Planning application
Land at Purchas Road, Didcot, OX11 7BF
Works: Demolition
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
Demolition of the existing building and structures on site, and all other associated site clearance works. Construction of a data centre building (Class B8) with plant at roof level with an emergency generator (1no.) and associated flue (provided within an external compound adjoining the data centre building), sprinkler tanks and pumphouse, security guard house, and provision of kiosk substation. The development also comprises the construction of a new access and internal road and circulation areas, footpaths, provision of car and bicycle parking, hard and soft landscaping and other associated works and ancillary site infrastructure. Amended plans received 26 March 2026.
As published by the council, reference P25/V2462/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- P25/V2462/FUL
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Under Consideration
- Decision
- Application is not yet decided
- Received
- 14 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 2 Dec 2025
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- OX11 7BF
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Nov 2025
Received by Vale of White Horse
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2 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Lichfields Agent, registered in Newbury
Active · incorporated 2006 · Newbury
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