Allow a 12-week public consultation on the 600MW data centre LDO
The Issue
Imagine 200 hectares of pristine Green Belt land in Havering, lush, green, and teeming with life and crops. This precious natural resource is at imminent risk of being destroyed forever. A new Local Development Order (LDO) paves the way for a sprawling data centre development that will wipe out our beloved Green Belt. The heartache, the loss, and the undeniable impact on our environment are too severe to ignore. This isn't just another piece of land; it's a crucial green lung for our community, a sanctuary for local wildlife, fields of arable farmland and a vital part of our heritage.
Havering residents and stakeholders did not have any say in this monumental decision that affects every one of us. The council holds the power over the LDO timetable, and it is in their hands to allow a more participative process. At present the Council are proposing a minimum statutory 28-day consultation. A 12-week public consultation is crucial given the size and complexity of this development - the largest data centre in Europe! It would provide us, the residents and concerned stakeholders, the inclusive opportunity to voice our concerns, contributing to a decision that reflects the wishes and needs of the community.
Public consultations do more than just measure opinions; they ensure transparency and accountability. It's about building trust between the council and those it serves. This process should be reflective of our values, as our environment blends into our identity and well-being. We demand careful consideration of the consequences that a vast data centre will bring, from increased traffic and pollution to loss of biodiversity and our Metropolitan Green Belt.
Let's take action before it's too late. Havering Council can and should prioritise a more inclusive approach by extending the consultation period. By doing so, we can ensure every perspective is considered and pave the way for responsible development that harmonises with our environmental ethos.
Join us in urging Havering Council to commit to this 12-week public consultation. Sign this petition to stand up for our Green Belt, and for a community-centric decision-making process that places a high value on environmental conservation and collective involvement.
www.easthaveringdatacentre.com
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Jbmxy9PbQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
#stopdirtydatacentres
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The Issue
Imagine 200 hectares of pristine Green Belt land in Havering, lush, green, and teeming with life and crops. This precious natural resource is at imminent risk of being destroyed forever. A new Local Development Order (LDO) paves the way for a sprawling data centre development that will wipe out our beloved Green Belt. The heartache, the loss, and the undeniable impact on our environment are too severe to ignore. This isn't just another piece of land; it's a crucial green lung for our community, a sanctuary for local wildlife, fields of arable farmland and a vital part of our heritage.
Havering residents and stakeholders did not have any say in this monumental decision that affects every one of us. The council holds the power over the LDO timetable, and it is in their hands to allow a more participative process. At present the Council are proposing a minimum statutory 28-day consultation. A 12-week public consultation is crucial given the size and complexity of this development - the largest data centre in Europe! It would provide us, the residents and concerned stakeholders, the inclusive opportunity to voice our concerns, contributing to a decision that reflects the wishes and needs of the community.
Public consultations do more than just measure opinions; they ensure transparency and accountability. It's about building trust between the council and those it serves. This process should be reflective of our values, as our environment blends into our identity and well-being. We demand careful consideration of the consequences that a vast data centre will bring, from increased traffic and pollution to loss of biodiversity and our Metropolitan Green Belt.
Let's take action before it's too late. Havering Council can and should prioritise a more inclusive approach by extending the consultation period. By doing so, we can ensure every perspective is considered and pave the way for responsible development that harmonises with our environmental ethos.
Join us in urging Havering Council to commit to this 12-week public consultation. Sign this petition to stand up for our Green Belt, and for a community-centric decision-making process that places a high value on environmental conservation and collective involvement.
www.easthaveringdatacentre.com
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Jbmxy9PbQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
#stopdirtydatacentres
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Petition created on 22 February 2026