London Residents Oppose Large Brick Lane Datacentre Over Housing and Noise Concerns
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A proposed 5,200 sq m datacentre in London's Brick Lane, designed for high-frequency financial trading and consuming energy equal to 15,000 homes, faces opposition from local residents and Tower Hamlets council due to housing shortages and noise pollution. The government is expected to decide on the plan by August 17, 2026.