Environment Agency issues permit for Linmere Island Data Center

The Environment Agency has issued an environmental permit to Amazon Data Services UK Limited for the Linmere Island Data Center under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

• Permit issued: The Environment Agency granted a bespoke environmental permit (EPR/AP3427SQ/A001) to Amazon Data Services UK Limited for the Linmere Island Data Center in Charlton, published 5 February 2026 under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).
• Documentation and access: The permit and accompanying decision document are published as PDFs on gov.uk (see document URLs). The page states the decision applies to England and provides the contact email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk for accessible formats.