Policy paper

Delivering AI Growth Zones

A package of policy reforms to support the delivery of AI data centres through the AI Growth Zones programme.

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Delivering AI Growth Zones

Delivering AI Growth Zones (web-accessible)

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Details

This paper sets out a comprehensive package to deliver data centre capacity through AI Growth Zones, as announced in our AI Opportunities Action Plan. The document explains what we are doing to achieve that vision:

  • making the energy system AI-ready
  • reforming the planning system
  • providing opportunities for all
  • creating support for investors

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Published 13 November 2025

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