Notice: SL0 9JQ, Amazon Data Services UK Limited: environmental permit application advertisement - EPR/TP3621MM/A001
Summary
The Environment Agency is advertising an environmental permit application from Amazon Data Services UK Limited for a proposed emergency back-up generation facility associated with Ridgeway Data Centre in Iver, SL0 9JQ. The consultation relates to activities including water discharge, groundwater, medium combustion plant and specified generators, with the public invited to comment on whether the permit should be granted and what conditions should apply.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors may need to note the potential environmental and amenity implications of data centre-related infrastructure, particularly where permitting involves emissions, water, groundwater or generator operations. It is also relevant when assessing local environmental constraints, planning context and possible impacts on nearby residential property values and occupier amenity.
Key points
- Environment Agency is consulting on an environmental permit application.
- Applicant is Amazon Data Services UK Limited.
- The proposal relates to an emergency back-up generation facility for Ridgeway Data Centre in Iver.
- The permit covers water discharge, groundwater activities, medium combustion plant and specified generators.
- Public representations may influence whether the permit is granted and the conditions attached.
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