InÌýtheÌýheavily competitiveÌýUKÌýmarket, the right data centre site can be hard to come by. Exponential growth in demand means the programme is tight, and yet even once you’ve purchased the land, there’s no guarantee.ÌýEverything depends on the planning application.ÌýSo how do you increase your chances of success?Ìý
When to consult a planning specialist?
Before significant investment is made.ÌýThe UK planning system can be complex, time consuming and expensive.ÌýButÌýconsulting a planning expertÌýas part of your data centre site evaluationÌýcanÌýremove avoidable risk.ÌýÌýÌý
By identifying early which sites have the best chance of approval, expert planning advice can be the key to unlockÌýa site and protect investment.Ìý
6 steps for your data centre planning strategy
Before gaining planning approval, your data centre is hypothetical.ÌýSo withÌýeverything depending on theÌýright strategy for yourÌýplanning applicationÌýit pays to be prepared.ÌýWhile each site and projectÌýisÌýdifferent,Ìýconsidering theseÌýsix stepsÌýfor identifying the right planning strategyÌýwill help you set up for success.
Why °ÄÃÅÐþ»úͼ?
As trusted data centre advisors,Ìýand with deep expertise in the UK planning system, founded on over fifty years of experience, we are uniquely positioned to help data centre developers of all types and scale, includingÌýhyperscalers, colocation operators and global cloud computing providers.Ìý
- We are a planning led consultancy with over 50 years of experience.Ìý
- We have teams right across the UK with in-depth local knowledge and relationships with the relevant localÌýauthoritiesÌý
- We lead multi-disciplinary, in-house teams of environmental experts who can advise and deliver every aspect of the planningÌýapplicationÌý
- We have global experience and an in-depth understanding of the physical and technical requirements of data centre design, development andÌýoperationsÌý
- We make complex easyÌý
Set up for success: 4 early considerations
While each data centre construction project presents different challenges and opportunities, considering these 4 issues early will increase your chances of a smooth and successful planning application.Ìý
The Air Quality Neutral Assessment
In the UK the majority of new build data centres sit in or around London. But when it comes to getting planning permission for a site in the capital, developers must prove their data centre is Air Quality Neutral. Diesel generators make this challenging. Technical Director for Air Quality, Fiona Prismall,Ìýdiscusses the key questions - How does the assessment work? Is it appropriate for this unique asset class? How should developers tackle it?
Engage stakeholders early
In the UK nearly all planning applications are the subject of consultation and the success of an applicationÌýwillÌýbe heavily influenced by the views ofÌýlocal residentsÌýand other stakeholders.ÌýA vitalÌýstep to reduceÌýrisk in any data centre planning applicationÌýisÌýthereforeÌýidentifying stakeholders andÌýbuilding buy-inÌýearly.Ìý
Working in partnership through all aspects of the planning process we can helpÌýyou to establish trust and buildÌýaÌýshared understanding through open and transparentÌýcommunityÌýand stakeholderÌýconsultation.Ìý
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