The UK government has admitted that approving a datacenter project near London’s M25 was an error, following a legal challenge by the advocacy group Foxglove. The nonprofit argued against the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government’s decision to overturn local council objections regarding the Woodlands Park site near Iver. The local council had previously rejected the proposal, citing significant impacts on the area’s character. In 2024, the then Deputy Prime Minister’s office was involved in reclaiming two planning appeals related to the project, emphasizing economic benefits. However, recent acknowledgments reveal shortcomings in holding developers accountable to environmental responsibilities. The developer, Greystoke Land Ltd, has not commented, and other projects linked to the company have faced similar challenges. This reversal highlights ongoing tensions between development interests and environmental safeguards in the UK’s datacenter expansion.