Written Question · S7W-04029 · Session 7
In light of reports that, while it is developing national guidance on hyperscale data centres, a planning application for a 1GW hyperscale …
The question
To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that, while it is developing national guidance on hyperscale data centres, a planning application for a 1GW hyperscale data centre in Dumfries and Galloway has been submitted and the local community given 21 days to comment, what arrangements are in place for the consideration of hyperscale data centre planning applications before the guidance is published.
The answer
Overdue, due 12 Nov 2026 · 3 days late. Lodged 6 Oct 2026.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S7W-04029 by reference.