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Observations to Neighbouring LPA: 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.

Scout Moor Wind Farm Rochdale

Decided: OBSERVATIONS MADEReference: 11/25/0345Hyndburn Borough Council

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Determination deadline
22 Oct 2025
Local authority
Hyndburn Borough Council

Application overview

Observations to Neighbouring LPA: 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.

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11/25/0345

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Scout Moor Wind Farm Rochdale

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[Not_Protectively_Marked]_PA_PUB_Plan_-_25-00680-FUL_-_EIA_CONSULTATION_-_SCOUT_MOOR_WIND_FARM__ROCHCouncil documentNot publishedView
Constraints 11-25-0345Council documentNot publishedView
25_00680_FUL - Scout Moor Wind Farm_Consultation Request.msgCouncil documentNot publishedView
Cadent GasCouncil documentNot publishedView
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