The Hertsmere Borough Council has granted outline planning approval for the DC01UK data centre, proposed to be among the largest in Europe, spanning 87,000 sq m near South Mimms service station. Data centres are critical for remote services, including streaming and AI, and are expected to be classified as national infrastructure. While council leaders believe the project will foster local economic growth and value, concerns have been raised about its placement on green belt land and the loss of open space, prompting ongoing public consultations as the project progresses.
The development, described as Europe's largest cloud and AI data centre, received outline planning approval and aims to transform the business landscape in the region.
Councillor Jeremy Newmark emphasized the importance of engaging with local residents while acknowledging the potential benefits of bringing the project to fruition.
Peter Waine from the Campaign to Protect Rural England raised concerns about the loss of green belt land due to the development and its impact on the local environment.
Despite the criticism, local council leaders are optimistic that the data centre will bring significant value and economic growth to Hertfordshire.
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