The Planning Application

We have submitted a full planning application for Scout Moor II to Rochdale Borough Council and Rossendale Borough Council. This follows two rounds of public consultation and ongoing engagement with local residents, landowners, community groups and statutory bodies.

Following feedback received through the statutory consultation process, Cubico has now submitted revised plans and Further Environmental Information to both Councils.

The revised proposals reduce the scheme from 17 to 12 turbines and include updated information on the wind farm and moorland restoration proposals, including assessments of potential effects on the environment, landscape, transport and biodiversity, along with proposed mitigation and enhancement measures.

For ease of access, we have provided a copy of the planning documents on this website below. The applications can also be viewed via the planning portals of both local authorities:

Rossendale Borough Council Ref: 2025/0267

Rochdale Borough Council Ref: 25/00680/FUL

Members of the public at a public consultation

A separate application for works on common land will be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate in due course. This will follow confirmation of the final layout through the planning process, to ensure it reflects both feedback from the community and decisions made by the local planning authorities.

The Councils will now carry out a further period of public consultation on the revised plans and Further Environmental Information, giving residents, stakeholders and consultees another opportunity to review the updated proposals and make their views known.

You said, we heard, we acted.

Read more about our updated proposals here:

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Planning Application Steps

1. Pre-Submission Consultation

Early engagement with local communities and stakeholders to inform the development of the proposal.
2. Planning Application Submitted

Formal submission of the planning application to the local planning authorities.
3. Statutory Public Consultation

Consultation period where members of the public and consultees can review and comment on the submitted application
4. Cubico Respond to Consultation Feedback

Submission of amendments, clarifications, and further information in response to consultation feedback.
5. Further Public Consultation

Additional consultation on any changes or additional information provided.
6. Planning Committee Determination

Application considered by the Planning Committee, with a recommendation from planning officers.

Document & Drawing Schedule

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Application Documents

Scout Moor II - Application Form - Rochdale (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Application Form - Rossendale (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Covering Letter - Rochdale (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Covering Letter - Rossendale (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Ownership Schedule (Redacted) (Copy)

Drawings for Approval

Scout-Moor-II---SK01_Site-Location-Plan (Copy)

Scout-Moor-II---SK02_Infrastructure-Layout (Copy)

Scout Moor II - SK03_Infrastructure Layout - Construction Phase (Copy)

Scout Moor II - SK04_Infrastructure Layout - Operational Phase (Copy)

Scout Moor II - SK16_Rooley Moor Road Crossing Plan & Section (Copy)

Scout Moor II - SK17_Rooley Moor Road Crossing Plan View (Copy)

Scout Moor II - SK18_Rooley Moor Road Crossing Construction Detail (Copy)

Scout Moor II - SK19_Scout Moor Quarries Access Design GA (Copy)

Scout Moor II - SK21_Scout Moor Quarries Laydown and Junction GA (Copy)

Drawings for Information

Documents for Approval

Scout Moor II - Drainage Strategy (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Moorland Resoration and Management Plan (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Outdoor Access Management & Enhancement Plan (Copy)

Scout Moor II - Outline Decommissioning Strategy (Copy)

Documents for Information - click to view all documents

Documents for information (Copy)

Environmental Statement

Volume 1 Primary Report & Supporting Graphics (Copy)

Volume 2 Technical Appendices to the Primary Report (Copy)

Volume 3 Environmental Management Plan (Copy)

Volume 4 Non-Technical Summary (Copy)

Met Mast

Rooley Moor Road Photographic Survey (Copy)

Met Mast Preliminary Ecological Appraisa (Copy)

Construction Method Statement (Copy)

Figure 1 - Scout Moor - Site Location - V1c - MH (Copy)

Figure 2 - Scout Moor - Layout Plan - V1d - MH (Copy)

Figure 3 - Scout Moor - Indicative Mast Elevation - V2a - MH (Copy)

Figure 4 - Scout Moor - Mast Plan View - V1a (Copy)

Figure 5 - Scout Moor - Transport Access to the Site - V2b-MH (Copy)

Figure 6 - Scout Moor - Heras Security Fence - V1c - MH (Copy)

Figure 7 - Scout Moor - Stock Fence - V1b - MH (Copy)

Figure 8 - Scout Moor - Welfare Unit - V1b - MH (Copy)

Figure 9 - Scout Moor - Construction Signage Plan - V1a - MH (Copy)

Met Mast Installation Signage (Copy)

Scout Moor II Temp Met Mast - Planning Statement (Copy)

The Planning Application

You said, we heard, we acted.

1. Pre-Submission Consultation

2. Planning Application Submitted

3. Statutory Public Consultation​

4. Cubico Respond to Consultation Feedback

5. Further Public Consultation

6. Planning Committee Determination

3. Statutory Public Consultation