Reeves and Rayner will personally intervene in planning decisions with potential regional and national economic gains, recovering two denied appeals. The focus is on development benefits, as highlighted by an emphasis on investment opportunities with significant planning considerations.
The re-opening of planning submissions for data centers in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire follows previous refusals based on concerns about impacting green belt land. The new approach aims to leverage foreign direct investment, job creation, and funding for education schemes.
An increase in data center capacity is crucial given the high usage by UK businesses. The government aims to boost London's capacity by 2,250MW to 3,100MW by 2027 to support the growing demand.
Data center operators have substantial economic impacts, generating around £4.6 billion annually. The new initiative reflects a strategic shift towards prioritizing economic growth and infrastructure development in the digital sector.
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