Why host Scout Moor II in your community? ​

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Cutting Bills with British Energy​
Power from onshore wind is expected to cost just £36 per MWh by 2030 — more than four times cheaper than gas. Scout Moor II offers a practical way to reduce bills, make use of local resources, and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.​

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Local Jobs, Local Investment​
The project would bring over £70 million into the local economy, with more than 600 years' worth of skilled employment across development, construction, and operation. This includes work in civil engineering, electrical installation, and long-term maintenance.​

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A Fair Deal for Local Communities​
Scout Moor II would provide at least £600,000 each year to a new Community Wealth Fund, with a share of revenues going directly to local people. The fund would support apprenticeships, community energy, moorland access improvements, and other locally agreed priorities.​

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Backing Local Services​
If consented, the project would also contribute between £1 million and £1.9 million per year in business rates — supporting schools, roads, and local public services.​

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Restoring the Moor​
The proposals include restoring more than 340 hectares of damaged moorland. This would lock in carbon, improve biodiversity, reduce flood risk, and enhance the landscape for walkers, riders, and local families.​

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Deliverable and Ready to Go​
Scout Moor II is a commercially backed proposal with a secured grid connection and strong technical foundations. Subject to planning approval, it is ready to move quickly — bringing investment, jobs, and clean power online within a realistic and achievable timeframe.

 FAQs

  • We have designed the layout to keep turbines at least 1km away from residential properties. We also removed one turbine (T18) after feedback from Whitworth residents.​

  • Using taller turbines (up to 180m) means we can produce more clean energy with fewer turbines, reducing overall visual and environmental impact.​

  • No. All construction traffic will use the existing Scout Moor Quarry entrance via Scout Road (A680). Rooley Moor Road will be protected with a single controlled crossing.

  • The project follows strict national guidelines for turbine noise. Shadow flicker will be managed by an automatic system that pauses turbines under certain conditions, so no homes are affected.

  • We have mapped and assessed all known private water supplies and demonstrated that there will be no harm. Planning conditions will also be in place to ensure protection is maintained.

    If you believe your private water supply has not been assessed, please contact us at scoutmoorII@cubicoinvest.com. We are committed to investigating and taking appropriate steps to protect any additional supplies identified before the planning application is determined.

  • We are introducing gates, fencing, and deterrents. We are also committed to continue to work with local communities and the police to reduce damage and misuse.​

  • We have followed British Horse Society guidance and included a 200m buffer along Rooley Moor Road. Further rider safety measures are set out in the planning application with the Outdoor Access Enhancement and Management Plan.

  • We are avoiding deep peat wherever possible and using best practice construction methods. We will also restore 346 hectares of degraded moorland, helping carbon storage, nature, and flood prevention.

  • Over £600,000 a year will go into a Community Wealth Fund, with projects chosen locally. Plus, a share of project revenues will go back to the community directly.

  • The fund will be managed independently, shaped by local input, and inflation-proofed. It will be underpinned by a legal agreement to ensure it lasts and reflects local priorities.​

  • Yes. The project will support over 600 years’ worth of employment and create training, apprenticeships, and supply chain opportunities for local people.​

  • Cubico will safely decommission the site at the end of its life. Over 90% of materials can be recycled or reused. A financial bond will be put in place — and regularly reviewed — to guarantee that full decommissioning costs are covered, so neither the community nor the local authority is left with the bill.​

  • We understand past scepticism. That is why we will secure key commitments in planning conditions and legal agreements, and we will set up a Community Liaison Group to hold us to account throughout the project.