The eastern edge of London where it meets Essex is a really fantastic spot with plenty of greenery. However, new plans to create a massive data centre could have a big impact on part of this. It has led to fierce opposition from locals. We want to have a closer look at the proposal and the response. Then, if you invest and want guaranteed rent in Havering, you can speak to us.
The project
Digital Reef, an infrastructure developer, has plans to create a brand new data centre on a site in North Ockendon. It would be a massive 99 acres, including numerous high tech buildings. The idea is it could create 1,240 permanent jobs. Plus, there would be economic benefits during the construction phase.
An interesting part of the project is it would create a 279 acre “ecology park”. The developer wants to create this to help the local environment. It would be accessible to the public too, creating new green space to enjoy.
The project could have a huge impact on the area. It could make more people want to live nearby to work in the data centre and enjoy the park. This could create a property hotspot. If you invest and want guaranteed rent in Havering, we can help.
The response
While the project could bring some benefits, there is a lot of concern among locals regarding the impact. The site is currently agricultural and there are other farms in the area. A massive worry is creating a huge data centre on the site would harm the character of the area. Most crucially, it would be could set a dangerous precedent for other schemes that look to develop parts of the green belt.
Another major worry is the noise and harm it will cause. The estimate is the project would take up to 12 years to complete. That is a long time for locals to have to live with the sounds of development.
There are concerns about the impact on traffic too. Because it is a rural area, the roads are mainly quiet country lanes. So, it would be a big problem if large construction vehicles and trucks began using them.
The decision
Digital Reef is not following the typical process to get planning permission for the project. Instead, they want to obtain a local development order (LDO). What this means is the local planning committee won’t get to discuss the project and give or decline permission. The council leaders will be the ones to decide whether to approve the LDO or not.
The council has a difficult decision to make here. On one hand there are benefits to the area. However, on the other there are fears of the impact. The local authority will need to decide if there are more pros than cons.
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So, if you want to find out more about guaranteed rent in Havering, feel free to speak to us. We’d be happy to help, answering questions and explaining exactly what we can do.
