Robert Powell drew attention to the wonderful view along the cliffs to the east of Brighton (Letters, February 12).

This is by far the finest natural view left in the Brighton and Hove area. It is magnificently seen from beside the coast road at Black Rock and even better from the upper deck of an eastbound bus on a sunny afternoon.

We take such a view for granted and assume nothing will take it away.

Unfortunately the planning applicant has adopted the old principle that a view stolen from many and sold on to a few is a goldmine to be exploited.

On the buses, see the majestic cliffs for yourselves and do not let this developer take Brighton for a ride.

  • Ian Alsop, Marine Drive, Brighton