DEVELOPMENT on our seafront is always problematic and always likely to provoke strong argument.

Historic England’s objection to the Sea Lanes swimming pool development on the old Peter Pan playground in Madeira Drive is not that surprising.

A clue to the Government body’s role is held in its title.

It fights to preserve and in this case believes the development will change the character and appearance of the area.

It also fears for the next door Madeira Terraces, currently the subject of revival efforts by Brighton and Hove City Council.

The concerns should be taken seriously.

However, there are other issues at play.

Our seafront needs to keep evolving.

The launch of the i360 last week proves that.

Like it or loathe it the tourist attraction is bringing fresh attention to what we have to offer as a seaside destination.

We currently have expensive flats being built at the Brighton Marina and at the other end there is a proposal for a frankly awful new King Alfred leisure centre and housing complex.

Somewhere in between we do need an evolution of attractions to modernise our offering.

Both the city council’s Terraces plan and the Sea Lanes proposal come close to achieving this.

If the Sea Lanes plan needs tweaking let’s tweak.

Let’s not, though, throw the plan away too hastily.