Wind farm weather mast decision blown off course

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

- BY ROBERT MACDONALD

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 turbines.

The council's development committee considered the mast application this week, with on objector and one supporter addressing councillors.