A Chinese Embassy spokesperson said: ‘The application and approval processes fully adhered to international practices as well as local regulations and procedures.’ In response to the High Court decision, the RMCRA said it remained committed to fighting the proposals. AdvertisementBygate added: ‘This is a huge case with consequences that go far beyond planning law, far beyond the residents, far from the local community ≠ this is about our country.’ Tower Hamlets, the local planning authority, has twice rejected the proposals. In November last year, the Guardian reported that MI5 did not have any security concerns about the project, while the Metropolitan Police withdrew an earlier objection.