Residents say planning commission ignored public concerns about data centers

Aug 26, 2026

Multiple residents used citizens time to press the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to slow or reconsider approvals for data‑center projects, saying the Planning Commission downplayed public opposition and relied on outdated reports; they asked the board to strengthen scrutiny and update its information sources.

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At citizens time, several residents urged the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to take a closer look at data‑center development and the Planning Commission's handling of recent cases.

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