Data centres / United Kingdom
Vantage Bridgend data centre campus (former Ford engine plant)
PermittedUnited Kingdom4 of 13 fields known
Waterton, Bridgend, South Wales, United Kingdom.
- Operator
- Vantage Data Centers
- Owner
- Not stated
- Stage
- Permitted (source, 2 October 2025)
- Power
- The planning report says existing National Grid lines could supply the campus for roughly five years until late 2031, when a permanent connection is due, and an interim power solution needs a separate reserved matters application.
The planning report does not state MW. The government says the South Wales AI Growth Zone, along the M4 from Newport to Bridgend, has potential to harness over 1GW by the early 2030s, but the metric is unstated and it covers several sites.
Planning
| Decision or document | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| P/25/247/HYB hybrid application: outline for the campus and full permission for the first data centre, approved by Bridgend Development Control Committee | Approved | 2 October 2025 |
| Officer report recommending approval of P/25/247/HYB | Approved | Not stated |
What we checked
- The applicant is VDC CWL4 Limited, a Vantage company, for a site of about 55 hectares at the former Ford engine plant. (source)
- Committee minutes record the hybrid application as approved on 2 October 2025, subject to conditions. (source)
- The government's November 2025 announcement names Vantage as a partner in a South Wales AI Growth Zone including the former Ford Bridgend engine plant. (source)
What we do not know yet
4 of 13 fields in a complete record are filled. Still missing:
- Owner
- Capacity (MW)
- Grid connection
- Cooling
- PUE
- Water use
- Chips
- Connectivity
- Certifications
Checked on 2 October 2026. Reported and planned figures are shown as such. Not yet reviewed line by line by a second person. If something is wrong or you know more, tell us.