Scout Moor II
A new chapter for local communities, nature, and clean energy in the North West
About Scout Moor II
An Introduction to Scout Moor II
Scout Moor II is a proposed onshore wind farm on the South Pennine Moors, between Rossendale and Rochdale. If approved, it will generate up to 100MW of clean electricity, enough to power over 100,000 homes each year.
At Cubico, we believe that renewable energy projects should do more than produce clean power - they should leave a lasting, positive impact on local communities. Scout Moor II is designed with this in mind, combining sustainable energy generation with the protection and enhancement of moorlands, investment in local priorities, and the creation of long-term benefits for the people and places nearby.
Click here to see where we’re up to with the planning application.
What is being proposed?
We are proposing a new wind farm at Scout Moor which will:
Include 17 carefully located turbines (up to 180m tall), designed to make the best use of the wind while avoiding sensitive habitats and reducing visual impact across the moors.
Use underground cables to connect the project to the grid, including a new substation to connect the project into the local grid at Rawtenstall that will be built in a low-profile way.
Provide site access via Scout Road (A680) through the existing quarry entrance, with no access from Rooley Moor Road helping to preserve the heritage of the area and protect nearby communities from additional traffic.
Deliver local benefits, including new jobs, investment in the local economy, and a £20 million Community Wealth Fund.
Restoring the Moor
We are not just building turbines – we are restoring and protecting the moorland that surrounds them. For every hectare developed, 10 times more land will be restored, helping to bring long-term environmental gains, including:
Re-wetting peatland to lock in carbon and restore natural water balance
Improving habitats for birds, pollinators, and local wildlife
Supporting biodiversity across the upland landscape
Reducing flood risk for surrounding communities
These works will ensure that Scout Moor continues to be a place of natural value for generations to come.
Building on the success of the existing Scout Moor wind farm, the proposal is intended to support the United Kingdom’s energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and deliver long-term benefits to the local community and natural environment.
What’s happening now?
A full planning application has now been submitted, and we are continuing discussions with residents, landowners, and local groups.
This website will be updated regularly with the latest information and key developments. You are welcome to get in touch using the contact details provided, and you can sign up to our newsletter to receive project updates directly.
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Stay involved
We’re committed to open and ongoing dialogue as the project progresses. This website will be updated with more information in due course, but if you have any questions, comments or would like to speak with the project team, you can contact us in the following ways:
Email us: scoutmoor2@cubicoinvest.com
Write to us: Scout Moor II Project Team
ARRIVE Blue Building
12th Floor, MediaCityUK
Manchester
M50 2ST
Press enquiries: Please contact our communications team at communications@cubicoinvest.com
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