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Housing or data centre? London's land-use dilemma

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London faces a land-use conflict as demand for AI-driven data centres grows, competing with housing development plans. A proposed 100,000 sq m data centre in Charlton Riverside has sparked local opposition due to environmental and land-use concerns. Data centre operators emphasize their role in supporting essential digital services and London's tech economy.

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