I was very worried to read your criticism (The Argus, Febuary 7) of our elected representatives on the Planning Committee who decided nine to three to refuse consent for Brunswick Developments' proposal to build in the entrance to Brighton Marina.

Fortunately, there are people who are prepared to stand up to the intense pressure of unelected vested interests.

They listened to both sides and were probably appalled at the proposal to build 980 flats more than 400ft high just 150 yards from the unique and internationally famous Grade I conservation area in Kemp Town.

This extremely dense scheme provides no parking for most of the flats, no open space for children to play and there are no schools nearby.

Thank God there are still people who can protect Brighton's heritage.

-David Morris, Brighton