Report finds what’s slowing down DC planning permission
A Hoare Lea report reveals that UK data centre planning applications face an average delay of 490 days due to issues like insufficient community engagement, unclear benefits, design concerns, infrastructure limitations, and energy usage objections.
MAIN POINTS
- Data centre planning applications in the UK are delayed by an average of 490 days.
- Key delay factors include inadequate community engagement and unclear community benefits.
- Design and infrastructure constraints contribute significantly to planning delays.
- Energy use objections are also a major cause of planning application delays.
TAKEAWAYS
- Improved community engagement could reduce planning application delays.
- Clear articulation of community benefits is essential for smoother approval processes.
- Addressing design and infrastructure issues can expedite planning permissions.
- Energy efficiency considerations are crucial in overcoming objections and delays.