Data centre compound at Shelford Farm Estate, Canterbury

“PROPOSAL: Proposed data centre building and compound, engineering operations, fencing, parking and associated works…”

“APPLICATION TYPE: Full planning application…”

“The site is located within the Shelford Landfill site and is accessed via a private driveway from Broad Oak Road to the south. A Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) turning and parking/holding area associated with the landfill site is located directly to the north of the site, which together with the application site, is enclosed to all sides by a mature…”

“In 1997 KCC granted planning permission for an extension to existing landfill operation, incorporating materials recycling facility and restoration to public amenity, nature conservation, woodland and agriculture.”

“In 1999 further permission was granted for the construction and operation of green waste composting facility for the production of horticultural compost.”

“KCC Highways – No objection, subject to conditions to install vehicle parking, cycle parking and EV charging and Construction Environmental Management Plan.”

“South East Water – No objection, subject to conditions for limit of 20 cubic metres of water usage per day and for submission and approval of details of cooling system.”

“[In respect of Application CA/25/02094/FUL Shelford Farm Estate, Broad Oak Road, Canterbury, Kent, Councillor Mckenzie left the chamber for the debate and vote.]”

“A proposal was put and seconded that the item be DEFERRED for a site visit.”

“When put to a vote the proposal was AGREED.”

“For the proposal (5): Councillors Buckman, Edwards, Prentice, D Smith and I Stockley Against the proposal (1): Councillor Dixey Abstained from voting (1): Councillor Thomas…”