Written Question·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·UIN 5700

Data Centres: Planning Permission

Tabled: 12 September 2024

Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Andrew Griffith

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on easing planning rules for data centres.

Answer

Chris Bryant

The Secretary of State has regular formal and informal conversations with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on a range of issues. I welcome the proposed changes to planning policy that would facilitate growth in UK data ...

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