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News · 13 October 2026

Welcome: the site is now live

This site turns the questions in the paper “Beyond Planning Permission” into something anyone can use, whether or not they know anything about planning, energy or computers.

Where to begin

  • If a data centre may be built near you, go to Start here.
  • To understand the issues, read the short guides on The issues page. Each has an in-depth page if you want more.
  • To ask a question, use the questions tracker: every question is drafted in full and says who to send it to.
  • If you come across a word you don’t know, try the glossary.

Tell us what you think

If something is unclear, wrong or missing, please email dennis@environment.cymru. Corrections are made openly, with the date. If you receive an answer to any of the questions, please send it in so that the tracker can be updated for everyone.