Approving China 'mega' embassy would be unlawful, UK government told
Summary
A top planning lawyer in the UK stated that approving a Chinese "mega embassy" near the Tower of London would be unlawful. Local residents, who are worried about the embassy's impact on their homes, commissioned a legal document arguing against the plan. Some rooms' intended uses are hidden in the application, raising security concerns.Key Facts
- A leading UK planning lawyer said granting permission for the Chinese embassy would be illegal.
- The embassy is planned to be the largest in Europe, located at the Royal Mint Court.
- Local residents oppose the plan due to concerns about being forced out and security issues.
- Some parts of the planning application have been redacted by China.
- There are fears that certain rooms may be used to detain pro-democracy activists.
- The UK government asked for unredacted plans to assess safety and planning concerns.
- China plans to leave part of the site open to the public, which has raised security worries.
- The UK government requested the site to be enclosed for security purposes, but China declined.
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