£1bn Data Centre Planned for Pinewood Studios Site

Posted by UK Property Forums on 30th June 2025 -

Pinewood Group has submitted outline plans for a £1 billion data centre to the south of its studios site.

Proposals for the 55,000 sq m data centre, submitted to Buckinghamshire Council include a 60-acre nature reserve, six-acre community garden and learning space.

The proposed data centre is in the Slough Availability Zone, one of the key locations recognised as one of the Government’s nationally significant infrastructure projects.

Pinewood Group chief executive David Conway said: “Our proposed plan for a data centre on the land to the south of Pinewood Studios is in alignment with the critical infrastructure needs identified by the Government.

“The significant investment will bring jobs and additional benefits to the local community with the delivery of a nature reserve, community gardens and learning space.”

The planning application has a target determination date of the end of 2025. Subject to the grant consent, a detailed reserved matters application will be submitted.