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Article 18 consultation from Rochdale Council (ref. 25/00680/FUL) Construction and operation of 12 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ground level), 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 (Further Environmental Information).

Scout Moor Wind Farm Rochdale

DecidedReference: 73651Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Consultation From Neighbouring Authority
Received
17 Sept 2026
Validated
17 Sept 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Article 18 consultation from Rochdale Council (ref. 25/00680/FUL) Construction and operation of 12 wind turbines with a maximum height to the tip of the blade of 180 metres (above ground level), 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 (Further Environmental Information).

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Scout Moor Wind Farm Rochdale

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