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flag A data center on former UK military land near Corsham faces a council decision on Dec. 16, 2025, with support for its AI-driven infrastructure and national security role.

flag A proposed data centre on 18 acres of former Ministry of Defence land near Corsham, Wiltshire, is set for a decision by Wiltshire Council on December 16, 2025. flag The project, by security-focused operator Ark, would span nearly 600 feet and rise to 61 feet, with the closest structure just 144 feet from a home. flag Over 1,000 objections cite flood risk and resident impact, but Ark says rainwater will be managed on-site with no discharge into local drains. flag All council departments have no objections, and planning recommends approval. flag The development aims to meet growing demand from AI and cloud services, promising 87 jobs, £98 million in economic boost, and £4 million in annual business rates. flag It’s adjacent to the MOD’s Cyber Security Operations Centre, with employees holding government clearance. flag Lord Jonathan Evans, former MI5 chief, supports the project, which Ark calls vital for national data security and sustainable growth.

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