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Savills says data centre consent presumption reinforces government support for sector expansion

By Public Technologies
  • Savills welcomed draft planning policy favoring consent for nationally significant data centers, saying it reinforces government support for sector expansion.
  • The presumption of consent is conditional on planning, mitigation and regulatory requirements; Green Belt proposals are excluded.
  • Associate director Nick Heard questioned how projects could lower electricity bills without exporting waste heat or funding upstream grid improvements.
  • Heard also flagged unclear requirements for Local Benefits Plans, including how their value would be determined.
  • The draft sets an indicative 100 MW threshold for nationally significant projects; consultation runs until January 8, 2027.


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