The East Havering Data Centre, if approved, would be the largest in Europe, promising local job creation and enhanced energy security for the UK.
Residents expressed serious feasibility concerns regarding the data centre, feeling the council is hastily approving plans without sufficient consideration for local input.
Council leader Ray Morgon emphasized that while the proposal could provide economic growth, it must meet strict planning authority criteria and cannot prioritize council income.
The ongoing dialogue between residents and the council highlights the tensions over the Local Development Order process, which some view as a means to expedite approvals.
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