Formal consultation on the East Havering Datacentre Local Development Order is now open.
The consultation is open from 6 March 2026 to 7 April 2026.
The consultation will close 11:59pm on 7 April 2026.
The consultation documents can be viewed below.
The proposal
The East Havering Datacentre is a proposal for a datacentre campus in North Ockendon.
It is proposed to consist of multiple datacentre buildings, an indoor horticultural facility, a district heating network, Ecology Park, and visitors centre.
The London Borough of Havering, in its function as the Local Planning Authority, is currently consulting on a draft Local Development Order (‘LDO’), that will allow the East Havering Datacentre Campus to be built.
An LDO is a planning mechanism used for large development projects.
View our infographic about LDOs on the Issuu website
Image: Proposed East Havering Datacentre boundary. Image by Adams Hendry.
Events
The Council, in its role as Local Planning Authority, is hosting two public events during the consultation period.
Time
6pm to 7.30pm
Location
St. Mary Magdalene Church, North Ockendon, Upminster, RM14 3QH
Details
There will be a short presentation by the Local Planning Authority starting at 6pm.
This will be followed by a question-and-answer session where the public can ask questions about the consultation. All are welcome to attend.
The event will close at 7.30pm.
Time
6pm to 7.30pm
Location
Committee Room 3, Havering Town Hall, Main Road, Romford RM1 3BB
Details
There will be a short presentation by the Local Planning Authority starting at 6pm.
This will be followed by a question-and-answer session where the public can ask questions about the consultation. All are welcome to attend.
The event will close at 7.30pm.
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Consultation documents
There are a lot of documents associated with this consultation because of the size and complexity of the draft LDO.
These are broken down into the categories below.
LDO Documents
These documents set out what development would be permitted and would be used to make sure the project is built to specifications set by the Council.
Statement of Reasons
To bring forward a LDO, there is a requirement to prepare and consult on a Statement of Reasons.
The Statement of Reasons is an important document that draws on all of the supporting evidence and technical assessment and provides the planning case for the draft LDO.
View the Statement of Reasons documents
Environmental Statement and Non-Technical Summary
A full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has been carried out to identify the likely significant environmental impacts of the proposed development as well as mitigation to avoid, reduce or off-set any likely significant adverse environmental effects, and where possible enhance any beneficial effects.
This is set out in the Environmental Statement.
The Non-Technical Summary provides an overview of the main findings that have been reported in the ES.
View the Environmental Statement and Non-Technical Summary
Technical Assessments and Supporting Evidence
The draft LDO, compliance documents and the Statement of Reasons have been informed by a series of technical strategies, assessments and evidence documents.
View the Technical Assessments and Supporting Evidence documents
Printed copies of the documents may also be viewed at the following locations during regular opening hours.
- Havering Town Hall, Main Road RM1 3BB - Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
- Upminster Library, 26 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster RM14 2BB - 9am to 5pm (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), 10am to 8pm (Monday and Thursday), and 10am to 4pm on Saturdays.
A copy of the Environmental Statement is available to purchase on CD or memory stick at a cost of £25 (plus VAT) from Ramboll at 240 Blackfriars Road, London SE1 8NW. Contact them on 020 7631 5291.
Your questions answered
We have pulled together answers to questions you have asked us in a document.