4th data centre for Bulls Bridge

Hayes is already a major location for data centres, and yet more are planned. The latest proposal comes from Ark Data Centres who have applied for planning permission to build a fourth block on the development they have under way at the former Bulls Bridge Industrial Estate, on the Grand Union Canal.

Subject to the receipt of approval it will be constructed on a triangular site between the Canal and the railway line that was formerly occupied by the Addison Lee private vehicle hire company. As well as another data centre there will be associated energy and water installations and a landscaped area for staff. Separately the Council is being consulted by Ealing Council about a planning application from Global Technical Reality to build four data centres on the former International Trading Estate in Trident Way Southall which adjoins the Paddington Branch of the Grand Union Canal.

Colt Data Centres will also be submitting a planning application to build four more centres in addition to the ones under construction at Beaconsfield Road (off Springfield Road).