Approved - but it's not overWaterton, Bridgend

Bridgend's data centre: ten buildings, one decision so far

Vantage has permission for a ten-building data centre campus on the old Ford engine plant at Waterton. Only the first building has full permission. Each of the other nine still needs approval.

Planning notice

Vantage Bridgend

Ref: P/25/247/HYB
Decides: Bridgend County Borough Council
Size: 55 ha
Next: Sign-off and later phases

What we're asking for

To Bridgend County Borough Council: Every later phase of the Waterton data centre campus, and its temporary power plant, must come back to councillors in public, with real water and power figures.

Why local people are worried

392Backup diesel generators proposed across the campus.

10Data centre buildings, built in phases over years.

WaterWelsh Water said local supply capacity is limited, and upgrades are needed.

It's approved. Here's what you can still do

The headline decision has been made, but conditions, legal agreements and detailed designs still need approval. Each is a chance to be heard.

Quote the reference: P/25/247/HYB
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.

Comment on each reserved matters application via Bridgend CBC's planning portal and ask local councillors to call them to committee.

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