Residents have urged the planning inspector heading the latest inquiry into a wind farm proposal in Holderness to listen to their views.

The inquiry is looking into plans by Renewable Energy Systems (RES) to build nine turbines at Roos.

The inquiry began last week at County Hall in Beverley and finished yesterday.

East Riding Council's planning committee had thrown out the application due to visual impact, the effect on the character of the rural area and the cumulative impact.

The public were given the chance to air their views at Roos Memorial Hall this week.

Representing Rimswell and Roos parish councils, Jim McWatt warned the impact on the community would be harmful.

He said: "We have one of the fastest eroding coastlines in the world and have many renewable projects here.

"We think about climate change every day.

"But we do not worry about Government targets. We live here and know what we can absorb.

"We believe this is an application too far. Holderness, as an area, is full."

Mr McWatt, chairman of Rimswell Parish Council, also warned that such developments will impact on tourism.

He said: "Tourism is the life blood of the area and in this current financial climate it would be criminal to deny them their main income."

He also claimed noise is a major issue with at least 26 properties set to suffer unacceptable levels from the turbines.

South Holderness Opposes Wind Turbines (SHOWT) chairwoman Cherie Blenkin questioned the environmental assessment carried out by the RES.

"The impact on footpaths and bridal ways have not been adequately assessed and the development is in an area which is harmful to the landscape character.

"RES has also failed to carry out proper consultation with residents

"Please do not deny us a voice. We would urge the inspector to take our concerns into account and overrule.

"We want to work with the wind farm industry to tackle climate change but we won't stand by and let our villages be harmed."

RES has insisted there needs to be consistency as other similar developments have been successful on appeal.

Yesterday, conditions were agreed between the parties should the development be given the go ahead and closing submissions were heard.

A decision on the appeal is expected within the next few months.