I object most strongly to any development associated with the reconstruction of the West Pier that includes multi-storey construction as part of the development.

There is little point in reconstructing the West Pier if the view of it will be impeded by constructions higher than the current level of the esplanade.

The argument that a multi-storey construction is the only way to ensure the site generates sufficient income is based on either false costings or an unacceptable desire on the part of the St Modwen proposal to generate additional commercial income from the site.

The alternative proposal suggests sufficient income can be generated by a single-storey development that does not include constructions higher than the level of the esplanade.

If it is genuinely the case that extra commercial space needs to be developed in order to generate sufficient income for the development to be financially sustainable, I can see no reason why such space could not be developed at a low level by extending the development east-west along the level of the lower esplanade.

Multi-storey construction on the seaward side of the esplanade will generally reduce unimpeded sea views the length of the esplanade.

As even the relatively low-level construction of the Al Fresco restaurant further to the west has a detrimental effect on the sea views, one cannot imagine the damage which could be caused by longer and higher development at West Pier.

Part of the beauty of Brighton and Hove seafront is associated with the relationship between the Regency buildings to the north and the open sea views to the south. A construction in the middle of this relationship will be aesthetically (and therefore economically) unpleasing.

I do not believe there has been sufficient public consultation, as I am certain the voters and taxpayers of Brighton and Hove would not choose a multi-storey development at the landward end of the West Pier over one that remained below the level of the esplanade.

-Louise Perrotta, Waterloo Street, Hove