"Environmental campaign group Foxglove stated that the NSIP designation allows the project to sidestep local planning and democracy, raising concerns about its potential carbon emissions."
"Foxglove head of communications Tom Hegarty emphasized that every new datacentre incurs serious environmental costs, and this particular project involves a staggering 300MW of power from fossil fuels."
A proposed 300MW datacentre at Wapseys Wood in Buckinghamshire has been granted Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project status, allowing it to bypass local planning processes. The development includes three datacentre halls and a proposed energy centre utilizing landfill gas. Environmental campaigners criticize the decision, arguing it undermines local democracy and poses significant environmental risks due to increased carbon emissions. The project can now apply for a Development Consent Order, with a six-month process open for public submissions. The NSIP designation expedites planning by consolidating various approvals into one legislative process.
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