Proposed
Leesburg Gateway data center plan (Peterson Companies)
The Peterson Companies wants three data center buildings on a 107-acre parcel on the north side of Route 7, east of the Leesburg Premium Outlets, plus business buildings and 22 acres of parkland. The town plan calls for mixed-use neighborhoods there, so the council must first change the plan.
Where things stand: Needs a Town Plan change. Planning Commission recommended denial; council hearings were cancelled at the developer's request (latest January 2026).
🕒 Latest update (Jan 26, 2026): Town Council cancelled its public hearing at the developer's request.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNorth side of Route 7, east of Leesburg Premium Outlets, Leesburg, Loudoun County
- 🏢 CompanyThe Peterson Companies (Leesburg Gateway LLC)
- 🌳 Size107 acres
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Is the plan still active, and when will the Town Council hold a hearing? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- June 2025Leesburg Planning Commission recommended denial of the Town Plan change.
- Jan 26, 2026Town Council cancelled its public hearing at the developer's request.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Leesburg Council Cancels Hearing on Controversial Data Center Project · Loudoun Now · Jan 26, 2026
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