1 Redheughs Avenue, South Gyle
212 MW data-centre site in Edinburgh under a live Scottish Ministers planning appeal.
On 17 August, the planning appeal for the 212 MW data-centre site at 1 Redheughs Avenue, South Gyle was recalled to Scottish Ministers. The Edinburgh proposal targets a decision by 28 September.
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Will Scottish Ministers approve the 212 MW Redheughs Avenue data centre by 28 September?
Timeline for 1 Redheughs Avenue, South Gyle
Edinburgh appeal now sits with ministers
Data Centres: Boom and BacklashBackground
1 Redheughs Avenue, South Gyle is a proposed 212 MW data-centre site in Edinburgh. Its planning permission in principle is being considered through appeal case PPA-230-2794, a process that determines whether the site can move beyond proposal stage.
The site matters because large data centres need substantial electricity connections and planning consent before construction can proceed. Its 212 MW capacity places grid demand at the centre of the proposal. The appeal was recalled to Scottish Ministers on 17 August, rather than remaining solely with the local planning process.
The appeal agent confirmed that a full environmental impact assessment would be produced. That assessment will inform scrutiny of the proposed development's effects before any final planning decision.
