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Hybrid planning application seeking: outline planning permission for the development of a data centre campus (Use Class B8) including site preparation, new buildings and electrical substations and the accesses, infrastructure, spaces, facilities, landscaping, surface water drainage features and othe...

Former Ford Engine Plant Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3PJ

DecidedReference: P/25/247/HYBBridgend County Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Hybrid application
Received
17 Apr 2025
Validated
28 May 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bridgend County Borough Council

Application overview

Hybrid planning application seeking: outline planning permission for the development of a data centre campus (Use Class B8) including site preparation, new buildings and electrical substations and the accesses, infrastructure, spaces, facilities, landscaping, surface water drainage features and othe...

Proposal details

Reference
P/25/247/HYB

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Former Ford Engine Plant Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3PJ

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Application Site Extent Con 5 BCBC Form.pdfPlanning documents25 May 2026View
Application Site Extent Con 5 Site Location Plan.pdfPlanning documents25 May 2026View
Notice of Development Commencing to be displayed on Site (1).pdfPlanning documents25 May 2026View
Notice of Development Commencing to be sent to BCBC (1).pdfPlanning documents25 May 2026View
CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-RP-C-900010-P05_Fuel Storage Technical Note.pdfPlanning documents5 Sept 2025View
CWL41-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-507002-P14_PROPOSED DRAINAGE LAYOUT SHEET 2.pdfPlanning documents5 Sept 2025View
CWL41-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-507005-PROPOSED DRAINAGE LAYOUT SHEET 4.pdfPlanning documents5 Sept 2025View
CWL41-SNH-DC-ZZ-DR-A-311101_PROPOSED DATA CENTRE SECTIONS.pdfPlanning documents5 Sept 2025View
CWL41-SNH-ZZ-SI-DR-A-011100_PROPOSED SITE PLAN.pdfPlanning documents5 Sept 2025View
R Davis NRW Response + UST Tech Note 050925.pdfPlanning documents5 Sept 2025View
Planning Statement Design Addendum IPS - 250725(1).pdfPlanning documents15 Aug 2025View
1. Cover Letter.pdfPlanning documents17 Apr 2025View
PlanningDecP-25-247-HYB(1).docxDecision12 Dec 2025View
25.247.HYB.pdfDecision2 Oct 2025View
DCC Amendment Sheet 02 10 2025.pdfDecision2 Oct 2025View
P_25_247_HYB V2.pdfConsultation responses25 Sept 2025View
P.25.247.HYB Air Quality Comments.pdfConsultation responses22 Sept 2025View
P25247HYB.docConsultation responses22 Sept 2025View
P_25_247_HYB LVIA Observations Sept 2025.pdfConsultation responses17 Sept 2025View
P_25_247_HYB V1.pdfConsultation responses15 Aug 2025View
BRI0564 Ford Engine Plant, Bridgend Jul 25 P#25#247.pdfConsultation responses15 Jul 2025View
Email-Comment for planning application P_25_247_HYB.msgConsultation responses11 Jul 2025View
Email-Former Ford Engine Plant P_25_247_HYB NRW_01167693.msgConsultation responses11 Jul 2025View
BR13 04-00250-8 02.06.25.pdfConsultation responses18 Jun 2025View
Email-Data centre planning application.msgConsultation responses16 Jun 2025View
Email-P_25_247_HYB- Former Ford Engine Plant Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3PJ.msgConsultation responses16 Jun 2025View
Email-Planning application consultation P_25_247_HYB Former Ford Engine Plant Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3PJ.msgConsultation responses16 Jun 2025View
Email-RE_ _EXTERNAL_ Planning application consultation P_25_247_HYB Former Ford Engine Plant Waterton Industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3PJ.msgConsultation responses13 Jun 2025View
PLA0087880 - Planning Response Letter.docConsultation responses11 Jun 2025View
PLA0087880 - Sewer Plan.pdfConsultation responses11 Jun 2025View
Planning Report - 3rd June 2025 Addendum with comments.pdfConsultation responses9 Jun 2025View
Cadw - P_25_247_HYB - 2025-06-06 - Development of a data centre campus, Former Ford Engine Plant, Waterton Industrial Estate, Bridgend - Response.docConsultation responses6 Jun 2025View
8150127801 plan.pdfConsultation responses2 Jun 2025View
8150127801-Exchange of Information.pdfConsultation responses2 Jun 2025View
25.09.23 - VDC CWL4_Highway Comments Response.pdfSubmission documents23 Sept 2025View
Planning Statement Design Addendum IPS - 250725.pdfSubmission documents28 Jul 2025View
Remediation Options Appraisal and Outline Remediation Strategy(3).pdfSubmission documents25 Jul 2025View
Remediation Implementation and Verification Plan.pdfSubmission documents25 Jul 2025View
Controlled Waters Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment - Infiltration Addendum.pdfSubmission documents25 Jul 2025View
Controlled Water Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment.pdfSubmission documents25 Jul 2025View
EIA V2 Technical Appendix 5.1 ECIA(1).pdfSubmission documents6 Jun 2025View
Site Notice_P25247HYB.docxSubmission documents5 Jun 2025View
Application Form(1).pdfSubmission documents29 May 2025View
Design and Access Statement - Part 1.pdfSubmission documents28 May 2025View
Design and Access Statement - Part 2.pdfSubmission documents28 May 2025View
Design and Access Statement - Part 3.pdfSubmission documents28 May 2025View
Design and Access Statement (Combined).pdfSubmission documents28 May 2025View
Flood Consequences Assessment.pdfSubmission documents28 May 2025View
2. Planning Statement(1).pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
4. Statement of Community Involvement(1).pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
4a. Statement of Community Involvement Appendices(1).pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
5. PAC Report(1).pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
6. Economic and Well-being Benefits Report.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
8. External Lighting Strategy.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
9. Utilities Statement.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
10. Green Infrastructure Statement.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
11. Transport Assessment.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
12. Framework Travel Plan.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
13. Sustainable Drainage Strategy.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
14. Soil and Groundwater Quality and Proposed Remediation Works.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
15. Flood Consequences Assessment.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
16. Historic Environment Desk-Based Assessment.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
17. Energy Strategy.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
18. Arboricultural Appraisal Accompanied by Tree Appraisal Plan.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
19. BS5837 Tree Report.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 1.1 EIA Statement of Competence.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 3.1 Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 4.1 Cumulative Effects Table.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 4.2 EIA Scoping Report.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 4.3 EIA Scoping Opinion.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 6.1 Assessment Methodology.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 6.2 - Landscape Visualisation Methodology.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 8.1 Phase 1 ESA.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 8.2 ROA and Remediation Strategy.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 8.3 RIP.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 8.4 Below Ground Storage.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 11-2 Summary of noise sensitive receptors.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Appendix 11-3 Summary of acoustic survey.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 00 Cover and Contents .pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 1 Introduction.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 2 Site and Local Context.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 3 Proposed Development.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 4 Approach to Assessment.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 5 Biodiversity.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 6 Landscape and Visual Impacts.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 7 Hydrology.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 8 Ground Conditions.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 9 Transport.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 10 Air Quality.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 11 Noise and Vibration.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 12 Climate Change.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 13 Major Accidents and Hazards.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Chapter 14 Summary of mitigation, residual and interaction effects.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 2.1 Site Extent.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 3.1 Indicative Masterplan.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 3.2 Parameters Plan.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 3.3 Indicative Site Sections.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 3.4 Landscape Strategy.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 3.5 Drainage Strategy.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 6.1 - Landscape Context - A01.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 6.2 - Visual Context.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 6.3 - Cumulative Sites.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V3 Non-Technical Summary.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V2 Technical Appendix 5.2 HRA Screening Report.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 6.4.1 to 6.4.11 - Viewpoint Photographs and Photomontages v3_compressed.pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
EIA V1 Figure 6.4.1 to 6.4.11 - Viewpoint Photographs and Photomontages v3_compressed(1).pdfSubmission documents17 Apr 2025View
Existing Site Plan & Building 1 Area - CWL4-SNH-A-SI-SI-DR-A-011101 Rev P05.pdfPlans28 May 2025View
Application Site Extent - CWL4-SNH-A-SI-SI-DR-A-011100 Rev P05.pdfPlans28 May 2025View
3. Existing Site Section - CWL4-SNH-SI-ZZ-DR-A-311101 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
4. Parameter Plan - CWL4-SNH-SI-SI-DR-A-011102 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
5. Indicative Campus Masterplan - CWL4-SNH-SI-SI-DR-A-011103 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
6. Indicative Proposed Sections - CWL4-SNH-SI-ZZ-DR-A-311102 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
7. Tree Appraisal Plan 1 of 1 - DTS24.12663.1.TAP.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
8. Landscape Strategy General Arrangement - CWL4-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-000101 Rev P04.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
9. Indicative Drainage Layout Masterplan - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-507004 Rev P08.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
10. Proposed Levels Plan – Sheet 1 - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-900000 Rev P01.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
11. Proposed Levels Plan – Sheet 2 - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-900001 Rev P01.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
12. Proposed Levels Plan – Sheet 3 - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-900002 Rev P01.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
13. Proposed Levels Plan – Sheet 4 - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-900003 Rev P01.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
14. Proposed Levels Plan – Sheet 5 - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-900004 Rev P01.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
15. Demo Levels Plan - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-900005 Rev P01.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
16. Earthworks Existing & Demo - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-901660 Rev P02.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
17. Earthworks Demo & Proposed - CWL4-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-901661 Rev P02.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
1. Proposed Site Plan - CWL41-SNH-ZZ-SI-DR-A-011100 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
2. Proposed Ground & First Floor Plans - CWL41-SNH-DC-ZZ-DR-A-111101 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
3. Proposed Roof & Gantry Floor Plans - CWL41-SNH-DC-ZZ-DR-A-111102 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
4. Proposed Data Centre Elevations - CWL41-SNH-DC-ZZ-DR-A-211101 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
5. Proposed Data Centre Sections - CWL41-SNH-DC-ZZ-DR-A-311101 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
6. Proposed Guardhouse Plans - CWL41-SNH-GH-ZZ-DR-A-111101 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
7. Proposed Guardhouse Exterior Elevations & Sections - CWL41-SNH-GH-ZZ-DR-A-211101 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
8. Landscape General Arrangement - North - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-001101 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
9. Landscape General Arrangement - South - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-001102 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
10. Soft Landscape Plan - North - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-001501 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
11. Soft Landscape Plan - South - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-001502 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
12. Hard Landscape Plan - North - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-001401 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
13. Hard Landscape Plan - South - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-001402 Rev P05.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
14. Tree Pit Details and Soil Profile - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-DR-L-001701 Rev P04.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
15. Soft Landscape Planting Schedule - CWL41-STL-XX-XX-SH-L-001601 Rev P04.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
16. Proposed Drainage Layout CWL41 Sheet 1 - CWL41-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-507001 Rev P10.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
17. Proposed Drainage Layout CWL41 Sheet 2 - CWL41-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-507002 Rev P11.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
18. Proposed Drainage Layout CWL41 Sheet 3 - CWL41-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-507003 Rev P11 (2).pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
19. Proposed Drainage Layout CWL41 Sheet 4 - CWL41-CUR-ZZ-ZZ-DR-C-507005 Rev P04.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
20. CWL41 Preliminary External Lighting Layout North - CWL41-HLE-DC-XX-DR-O-708001 Rev P03.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View
21. CWL41 Preliminary External Lighting Layout South - CWL41-HLE-DC-XX-DR-O-708002 Rev P02.pdfPlans17 Apr 2025View

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