Introduce stricter national planning & environmental standards for data centres

Background

Introduce stricter national planning and environmental standards for data centres

Additional details

Data centres are expanding rapidly across the UK. They can affect local communities through noise, water use, energy demand, traffic, sewage capacity and impacts on wildlife. We want stronger national planning and environmental standards for new data centres, including mandatory environmental assessments, sustainability requirements, protection for residential areas and habitats, and limits on concentration in the same locality. Local infrastructure capacity should also be assessed.