Data Centres: Greenfield Sites
2026-06-28 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · HL1452 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the suitability of greenfield sites for the development of AI data centres.
Answer
My department has made no specific assessment. However, the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets out that planning policies and decisions should recognise and address the needs of different sectors, including data centres. In determining appropr...