I was very interested in the comments made by the Orange spokeswoman ("The height of concern", The Argus, October 25).

She said Orange "had carried out investigations on the roof of Park Lodge to ensure the building was strong enough to take the new equipment".

Does this mean a full structural survey of the whole building was undertaken? If so, were the events of October 1987 and January 1988 given specific attention?

She also said: "Work would be carried out in compliance with building regulations and the structure would be designed and built within the wind loading requirements of the British Standards for steel work... that gives a specific wind factor for the Brighton area and will mean the structure is designed in accordance with wind conditions in that area. If there's a tendency for strong winds, that is taken into account."

Does this allow for "acts of God" in the form of sudden gusts of wind of up to 108mph? If the plan goes ahead, would this person consider buying a property in Park Lodge? If she did purchase a penthouse, would she rest easy in her bed if gusts of wind started to howl around the building? We are not referring to a simple, standard mast but to a large structure. It could well conform to the requirements of the British Standard for steelwork but that would not prevent the roof itself lifting off like it did before.

It is true Orange sent us information packs - after the contract had been signed - but they did not allay our fears regarding safety, health risks or property values, to name but a few.

-Betty Hughes, Park Lodge, Dyke Road, Hove