Meteorological Mast at Top of Leach – Rooley Moor
Planning Application 2025/0061
Please see the following notification (ufm8_Consultee_Reconsultation_Letter) regarding planning application 2025/0061 for the erection of a temporary (three-year) Meteorological Mast and associated equipment on land west of Rooley Moor Road at the Top of Leach. This follows two previous failed applications.
While the site itself falls within Rossendale, the majority of the proposed access route lies within Rochdale.
Of particular concern, construction traffic is planned to pass through the Catley Lane Head Conservation Area and along the rural section of Rooley Moor Road (RMR). As you may be aware, this section of RMR is not a highway but a nationally significant bridleway and an internationally recognised, non-designated heritage asset known as the Cotton Famine Road. It holds historic ties to the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery.
Unfortunately, the “View Planning Application” link provided in the attached letter appears to be non-functional. To ensure access to the application documents, we have provided an alternative link below:
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The deadline for responses is 11th June 2025.
To assist you in lodging your own comments, we have included a template objection letter HERE, which you may use as-is or modify to reflect your specific concerns.
The RMNF trustees hope you find this information helpful and greatly appreciate any time you can spare to respond to the application. We also encourage you to share this with family, friends, and colleagues to increase community engagement.