Plans for a 320MW UK data center, which developers claim will be the largest of its kind in Europe, has been given the go-ahead. The DC01UK campus in Hertfordshire will be built on 85 acres of land adjacent to the M25 motorway, to the east of the South Mimms Services.
The scheme was given the outline planning permission by Hertsmere Borough Council’s planning committee at a meeting on Thursday, January 23. DC01UK will now need to submit a more detailed planning application fleshing out its plans, which will also need the council’s approval.
Cllr Jeremy Newmark, leader of Hertsmere Borough Council and chair of the Hertfordshire Growth Board, said the scheme was a “momentous development” for his borough. “The project, which is aligned with the council’s vision, is set to deliver hugely significant growth and economic benefits for the area, creating jobs during and after the construction phase, as well as new businesses,” Newmark said. “This news clearly reinforces Hertsmere’s status as an extremely attractive location for business and industry, with a reputation that is getting even stronger.”
A spokesperson for DC01UK said: “This approval will solidify Hertsmere’s status as a leading region as a tech and media superhub, complementing other established, large technology-driven organizations and film studios in the area. “With planning for this important piece of critical national infrastructure now approved, the site stands ready to power the needs of tomorrow bringing a much-welcomed boost to the UK’s digital economy."
