Northtree Investment Management has secured planning consent for a new 5,000 sq m (circa 54,000 sq ft) data centre at 45 Maylands Avenue in Hemel Hempstead.
Designed by Scott Brownrigg, the data centre development will maximise space on the industrial site by replacing an existing two-storey warehouse and office building with a new three-storey, state-of-the-art data centre facility.
Existing levels on the site will be utilised to maximise available space while reducing the height of the building facing the street.
The sustainability strategy for the development includes a fabric-first approach to the design of the centre and a layout that allows for naturally ventilated offices via openable windows.
