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Scottish data center operator DataVita has submitted planning applications for a new facility, designated DV4, at its Chapelhall campus in North Lanarkshire. The proposal follows four public consultation events, after which the company revised its initial plans.

DataVita already operates DV1 on the site and is currently constructing DV3. A separate facility, DV2, is located in Glasgow. Danny Quinn, managing director of DataVita, emphasized the company’s established presence: “We have seen a lot of data center speculation in Scotland recently, and the vast majority of it will never be built. DataVita has been operating in Scotland for more than ten years, and we already underpin a lot of the critical services used day in, day out across Scotland. We built DV1 at Chapelhall, we are building DV3, and we run them ourselves with a Scottish team. DV4 is the next stage of that campus.”

Following public feedback, the updated plans reduce the maximum building height from 30 meters (98 feet) to 26 meters (85 feet). An operational plant has been relocated to the south of the structure, away from residential areas, and approximately 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) of new native hedgerow will be planted—double the length of foliage removed for the development. The facility will utilize a closed-loop cooling system to minimize water consumption and operate on 100 percent renewable energy, targeting a power usage effectiveness (PUE) rating of 1.25.

DataVita plans to capture surplus heat from the site and is in discussions with the Monklands Replacement Hospital and the adjacent BioCity campus regarding heat reuse. Additionally, a feasibility study is underway to determine whether the company can construct a community garden and greenhouse warmed by the data center’s excess heat—an initiative reportedly suggested by residents during consultations. The project would be financed through a dedicated community investment fund.

Addressing industry perception, Quinn stated: “Not all data centers are the same, and we are keen to change the public perception. Scotland has an opportunity not only to become a data center location but an exporter of intelligence via low-carbon data centers. We don't think of exporting barley when we talk about the success of our whisky industry, and data centers should be no different.” He added: “The application is now with the council and open for comment, and I would encourage people to look at the details.”

DataVita has operated DV1 since 2016. Originally constructed by HFD Group, it was the facility’s first tenant before acquiring the site from a syndicate of private investors in a 2021 transaction backed by £45 million ($63.1 million) in support from DataVita’s owner. In January 2025, the company filed to expand the existing Fortis building with an external plant structure, followed by a November application to construct DV3. Meanwhile, DV2 occupies the basement of 177 Bothwell Street in Glasgow, providing 130 racks across 1,000 square meters (10,765 square feet).

The Chapelhall campus falls within the North Lanarkshire AI Growth, a UK government-designated area offering incentives to developers building digital infrastructure. Last year, neocloud CoreWeave announced deployments of an unspecified number of Nvidia GPUs across DataVita’s facilities.

DataVita’s emphasis on sustainability aligns with ongoing opposition to data center expansion in Scotland. Both the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) and the Scottish Green Party have called for a temporary moratorium on new projects, citing concerns over electricity and water consumption. This stance contrasts with the UK government in Westminster, which continues to support data centers as drivers of economic growth.