Consultation on the construction and operation of 17 wind turbines at Scout Moor Wind Farm, including associated infrastructure and improvements to existing access tracks.

Full Proposal

Consultation from Rossendale BC in regard to the 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

04/09/2025

Application Validated

04/09/2025

Target Decision Date

02/10/2025

Committee Date

N/A

Decision Made

16/09/2025

Decision Issued

16/09/2025