Consultation from Rochdale Council for the construction and operation of 17 wind turbines, each up to 180 meters high, with associated infrastructure including crane pads, access tracks, substation, and more, at Scout Moor Wind Farm.

Full Proposal

Article 18 consultation from Rochdale Council (ref. 25/00680/FUL):Construction and operation of 17 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ordnance datum), together with associated ancillary infrastructure comprising crane pads and hardstandings; new access tracks; improvement and widening works to Scout Road; onsite substation; underground electrical infrastructure and cabling; fencing and boundary treatments; external lighting; drainage infrastructure; habitat and moorland restoration works; public right of way works; landscaping; temporary construction compound and staging area; underground electrical grid connection to the Rossendale Bulk Supply Point; and associated engineering works; alongside the retention of and improvements to existing access tracks associated with the existing Scout Moor Wind Farm.

Application Timeline

Application Registered

26/08/2025

Application Validated

26/08/2025

Target Decision Date

N/A

Committee Date

N/A

Decision Made

22/01/2026

Decision Issued

23/01/2026