What is the "Hope Moor" wind farm project?

The "Hope Moor" project is a proposed wind farm development in the North Yorkshire Moors that would cover over 1,130 hectares of open moorland.

Who is proposing the Hope Moor wind farm?

The Hope Moor wind farm is being proposed by a Norwegian energy company that already operates wind farms in the UK.

How will the Hope Moor wind farm impact the local community?

The developer says the wind farm will be designed to "respect nature and the landscape, as well as the traditional land practices of the upland moors", and that it will create jobs and investment in the local area.

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Norwegian Firm Proposes Massive Wind Farm for North Yorkshire Moors

30 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Proposed wind farm would cover 1,130 hectares (2,792 acres) of open moorland
Project requires approval from national authorities, not just local council
Developer promises to design the project sensitively to respect the landscape

Norwegian Firm Proposes Massive Wind Farm for North Yorkshire Moors

A Norwegian energy company has unveiled plans for a major new wind farm project in the North Yorkshire Moors. The proposed "Hope Moor" development would cover an area of over 1,130 hectares (2,792 acres) of open moorland to the south of Barnard Castle and north of Richmond.

According to Yvonne Peacock, a local councilor, the scale of the project means it will require approval from the national government, rather than just the local North Yorkshire Council. The developer, which already operates wind farms in the UK, says the layout and number of turbines will be determined through consultations with environmental agencies and local communities.