Bill Smythe (Letters, February 22) accused Green Party city councillors of slinging mud at the corporate Falmer bandwagon in the hope that some will stick and went on to perpetrate many of the myths that have been spun to justify the choice of Falmer for the new football stadium.

But he was just wrong in saying a business case isn't required to get planning permission.

The Brighton and Hove Local Plan Second Draft clearly states a full business plan must be submitted with the application.

-Coun Keith Taylor, Brighton and Hove City Council