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UK data-centre planning digest — week to 17 August 2026
3
new applications
1
decision
83
awaiting decision
521 MW
declared, live
267
tracked

Buckinghamshire Bucks/PL/26/06414/OA is the week’s largest new application, an outline proposal for 46,150 sqm. There were three new applications, with Northumberland (County) recording two and Buckinghamshire one, alongside one status change. Applications tracked: 267; awaiting decision: 83; permitted this year: 96.

New applications
Buckinghamshire · PL/26/06414/OAOutline
Land at Pinewood Nurseries Wexham Street Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire SL3 6NB · received 14 Aug · Undecided
Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for principal points of access), to be implemented in phases, for the redevelopment of the site comprising: a) Demolition of existing buildings and structures. Preparatory works, and
46,150 sqm GIA4.3 haGas-fired energy centre initially; grid electricity once conUse Class sui generis Data Centre use or B2/B8
Northumberland (County) · 26/02818/FULOther
Land East Of Sleekburn Business Centre West Sleekburn Northumberland · received 10 Aug · Undecided · consultation closes 31 Aug
Application for 11/33kV temporary substations and associated development for the construction and early operation of the proposed Cambois Data Centre Campus
Northumberland (County) · 26/02817/FULOther
Land At Former Power Station Site On Northern Side Of Cambois Cambois Northumberland · received 10 Aug · Undecided · consultation closes 31 Aug
Application for 20kV temporary substations for construction and early operation of proposed Cambois Data Centre Campus (Application Reference: 24/04112/OUTES)
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