A High Court challenge to the government’s decision to grant planning permission for a new “super embassy” for China in London is dismissed, meaning the project can proceed. Multiple reports say the case is brought by the Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association (RMCRA). The challenge targets the decision-making process by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and also involves the London borough of Tower Hamlets.
The Evening Standard reports that the High Court upholds the planning permission decision after the legal action. The Guardian similarly states that the high court dismisses the residents’ challenge against the grant of planning permission and that the Chinese embassy project can go ahead.
In both accounts, the dispute centers on residents contesting the planning approval granted through the UK government and local planning arrangements. With the court ruling, the planning permission remains in force, and construction plans are not halted by the unsuccessful litigation. Neither report indicates a change to the approved permission following the dismissal.
