UK Government Acknowledges Error in Approving 90 MW Woodlands Park Data Center in Buckinghamshire
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The UK government has recognized a 'serious logical error' in its approval of the 90 MW Woodlands Park data center in Buckinghamshire, prompting efforts to overturn the decision. A judge has allowed campaign group Foxglove to appeal the planning approval, highlighting concerns over inadequate environmental mitigation measures. This case underscores the tension between environmental policies and economic development in the context of growing data center infrastructure.

Jan 23, 2026, 10:25 AM