01 August 2022

A giant data centre that was given permission to be built in 2008 could finally be going ahead - courtesy of irate residents angry about traffic pollution. 

People who live or travel on the A4010 Bradenham Road told Bucks Free Press there is a "major operation" at the former Molins Factory on Haw Lane, in Saunderton, Buckinghamshire. However, it is still unclear what is being built there.

Plans for a 78,000 sqm data centre were agreed with Wycombe District Council in November 2008, but construction never began.

“We can confirm that works have been undertaken on the site," said Cllr Peter Strachan, cabinet member for planning and regeneration. "The planning permission was granted in 2008. The owner is in the process of carrying out preliminary works - which include ecological fencing and general site clearance to facilitate an initial phase of building works.”