Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 90594
Data Centres: Environment Protection and Land
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 24 November 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to ensure growth of the data centre sector is compatible with (a) wider land use and (b) environmental objectives.
Answer
Kanishka NarayanThe National Planning Policy Framework sets out the government's planning policies for England and how these are expected to be applied. In 2024, this was updated to provide particular support to key industries such as digital infrastructure, including da...
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