Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 90595
Data Centres: Infrastructure
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of data centres opting into the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects scheme on local (a) decision-making and (b) accountab
Answer
Ian MurrayThe NSIP consenting process provides substantial opportunities for interested parties, including local communities and local authorities, to “have their say” on proposals that go through the NSIP consenting process. Under the Planning Act 2008, local auth...
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