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In September 2024, a developer sought permission to construct a large data center in Potters Bar, UK, prompting local protests. Despite over 1,000 residents opposing the project through a Facebook group, the local government granted planning permission in January 2025.

Equinix acquired the land in October 2025 and plans to begin construction in 2026. New UK policies classify data centers as critical infrastructure, allowing more development on previously protected green belt land.