Weather mast plan decision on hold

DECISION on a crucial weather mast linked to plans for the controversial Scout Moor II windfarm has been put on hold.

- BY ROBERT MACDONALD Local Democracy Reporting Service

Rossendale councillors deferred their ruling on the mast plan and debated how future decisions around the proposed development should be taken.

A separate plan has also been submitted to Rossendale Council for proposed signs to warn people of construction work - if the mast gets the go-ahead - with a consultation set to last for 14 days.

Developer Cubico wants to put up a temporary meteorological mast - a so-called met mast - on land west of Rooley Moor Road, between Whitworth and Scout Moor to measure wind speeds over two years, ahead of plans for new Scout Moor II wind turbines.