Inspector's decision: Data Center and BESS redevelopment at Poyle Road

The Planning Inspectorate has issued a decision letter and Inspector’s Report on a recovered appeal for demolition and redevelopment at Poyle Road.

• Main action: Decision covers demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to comprise a Data Center (Use Class B8) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), including an ancillary substation, offices, associated plant, emergency backup generators and associated fuel storage, and related works.
• Project details and supporting works: The proposals also include landscaping, sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), car and cycle parking, and new and amended vehicular and emergency access from Poyle Road; this note records the Inspector’s Report and decision documents for the recovered appeal (no financial values or implementation timetable provided in the text).