The Prince of Wales is being asked to intervene to prevent Iran building a brand new embassy and Islamic cultural centre next to a historic church in one of Britain's most expensive neighbourhoods.

The new building, whose modern design has appalled wealthy residents and heritage experts alike, is located several hundred yards from Iran's existing embassy, made famous by the siege [1] which took place there 30 years ago.

The Islamic Republic's proposed new embassy is expected to cost tens of millions of pounds to build and is a bold, futuristic building set among Victorian mansion blocks and Georgian terraces in west London.