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Erection of a new data centre comprising two commercial units (Sui Generis) with associated external plant, substations, boundary fencing, landscaping, highway access works and all ancillary infrastructure.

Land to the south of Bower Street M40 2AF

FinalReference: OTH-2026-001360Manchester City Council

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Application summary

Status
Final
Application type
Screening Opinion
Received
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Validated
17 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
7 Sept 2026
Local authority
Manchester City Council

Application overview

Erection of a new data centre comprising two commercial units (Sui Generis) with associated external plant, substations, boundary fencing, landscaping, highway access works and all ancillary infrastructure.

Proposal details

Reference
OTH-2026-001360
Ward
Miles Platting & Newton Heath
Agent
Mr Euan Kellie

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Application location

Land to the south of Bower Street M40 2AF

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Documents 3 of 3

DocumentPublishedAction
Energy and Water consumption supplementary informationSupporting Information · PDF3 Sept 2026View
Screening opinion - OTH-2026-001360Decision · PDF12 Oct 2026View
Bower Street - EIA Screening Report 14 August 2026 FINALEnvironmental Statement · PDF14 Aug 2026View

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Decision & conditions

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Screening opinion - OTH-2026-001360
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