Amazon wins approval for M25 data centre despite air quality fears

Buckinghamshire Council approved Amazon's 18-acre data centre in Iver, replacing 17 industrial buildings. Environmental officers warned that 27 backup generators could worsen local air pollution. Amazon will pay £600,382 to offset emissions and £73,000 for pedestrian routes.

• 18-acre data centre will replace 17 industrial buildings in Iver
• 27 backup generators raised air pollution concerns
• Amazon to pay £600,382 for emissions offset and £73,000 for footpaths
• Project expected to create 60 permanent jobs