3/3 The planning system forgot to ask about the water. The Secretary of State conceded a "serious logical error" in January 2026 — EIA screening relied on mitig
A planning system error in January 2026 led to a power station being approved under the guise of a warehouse. The Secretary of State acknowledged a significant logical flaw where environmental impact assessments relied on unconfirmed mitigation measures. The Environment Agency is now tasked with regulating this facility, highlighting concerns about water security and data center infrastructure. AI
IMPACT Highlights potential regulatory gaps and resource strain (water) associated with large-scale digital infrastructure.