[8] Local objectors also pointed out that there are twelve turbines on the horizon at nearby Lissett Airfield and others with planning permission.

[2] One of the civic societies based in Bridlington objected on principle that the wind farm would prevent people from visiting what they termed as "Hockney Country".

[11] The MoD has been involved in the planning stage of some major projects across the eastern part of Yorkshire; a similar scheme in Bempton was objected to by the MoD which was then denied permission by councillors,[12] and the siting of Woodsmith Mine near to RAF Fylingdales meant a protracted inquiry process.

The construction company installed over 3,107 miles (5,000 km) of cabling and had to drill underneath and jack-up the nearby Yorkshire Coast railway line.

[1][16] The farm provides enough electricity to power over 22,000 homes and stops over 48,000 tonnes (53,000 tons) of carbon dioxide gas from entering the environment.