Have the planners gone stark-raving mad (The Argus, June 27)?

Planning legislation is meant to control out-of-character buildings in architecturally sensitive areas. Le Petit Pain's extended patio simply covered the back yard of this cafe's Victorian premises and is probably mostly used by mums for a quiet cup of coffee.

The area is surrounded by such architectural gems as a car park and more back yards.

The owner didn't have planning permission but can't they just have a bit of entente cordiale?

-AC Clements, Court Farm Road, Hove