Npower renewables gained planning permission last year for the giant turbines at Lindhurst Farm, off Blidworth Lane, despite objections from residents who said they would be too close to their homes.

Now the company is carrying out investigation work for around a week at the site –– but stress the construction of the structures will not begin yet.

Development manager Cath Stevenson told Chad: "This activity on the wind farm site doesn't mark the start of construction — it is just preliminary investigation work.

"Once construction begins, npower renewables will issue a newsletter to local residents explaining the process and what will be happening on the site."

The windfarm aims to create green energy for at least 4,700 homes and plans were approved by Newark & Sherwood District Council's Planning Committee last September.

For further information visit ">www.npower-renewables.com/lindhurst or contact 01793 892053.