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Hyperscale Data Centres

  • Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party
  • Date lodged: Monday, 14 September 2026
  • Motion type: Motion For Debate
  • Motion reference: S7M-01177
  • Current status: Due to be taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 16 September 2026

That the Parliament agrees to the introduction of a moratorium on planning applications for new hyperscale data centres until a national strategy and updated planning guidance are produced, which takes into account the cumulative impacts on energy demand and the environment.