A mega data centre on Norwich's edge?
Norwich Apex wants to build a data centre of up to 150MW on 13 hectares at Keswick, by the A140. No planning application has been lodged yet, and nearly 15,000 people have already signed the local petition.
- Ref
- 2017/2794
- Decides
- South Norfolk Council
- Size
- 90MW, 13 ha
- Next
- Planning application expected
Local people already run a big petition to South Norfolk Council. Please sign theirs. Sign up here and we'll tell you as soon as an application is lodged.
Why local people are worried
Get ready to object
There's no planning application yet, so there's nothing formal to object to. This is the time to get organised, tell the developer and councillors what you think, and be ready when the application goes in.
- Quote the reference: 2017/2794
- Good planning grounds include: impact on the Green Belt or countryside, energy use and carbon, water supply, noise, traffic, wildlife and heritage. Developers' promises are not guarantees: ask for them to be made binding.
Once an application is validated, comment on the South Norfolk and Broadland planning portal or via planning@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk. Until then, Stop Norwich Mega Data Centre publishes a template objection letter and contact details for planning officers and MPs (campaign group's own material). Developer's consultation closed 12 July 2026.
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Every fact on this page is sourced. See the full record on Data Centre Watch. Last checked 3 October 2026.