Call-in request for 3.6m sq ft data centre campus
Summary
Gwelyfenai has proposed a 3.6m sq ft data centre campus on the former Ferodo site near Caernarfon, but the scheme may be called in by the Welsh Government for its own determination. The project includes demolition, regrading and a range of ecological mitigation measures, while attracting criticism over potential landscape and wildlife impacts.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in planning, development and due diligence should note the possibility of call-in, which can alter timescales, decision-making routes and risk profiles. The scale of the redevelopment and its environmental implications also make it relevant to site appraisal and planning strategy.
Key points
- Welsh Government has received a request to call in the application.
- The scheme would redevelop the 102-acre former Ferodo site off the Menai Strait in Caernarfon.
- Plans include 3.6m sq ft of data centre space, 147 generators and a substation.
- Existing buildings would be demolished and the land regraded for redevelopment.
- Ecological mitigation measures are proposed, including corridors, rain gardens and planting.
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