Who opposed early lighthouse projects?

Early lighthouse projects faced opposition from various entities. The Trinity House was greedy to usurp more powers^[1]. Wealthy shipowners and colliery owners were alarmed at the number of lighthouse projects and debates in Parliament followed^[1].

The Trinity House considered lighthouses a luxury and sought to bestow them as seldom as possible^[1]. Any lighthouse scheme from a private person was opposed with ruthless vigour by the Trinity House^[1].