It is good news for commonsense and animal welfare within the city that Brighton Sealife Centre has decided not to build its proposed seal, penguin and otter pens.
It is a shame Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee did not have scope to reject the application but, thankfully, the centre has seen sense.
I only hope it doesn't prove a temporary reprieve and that the council will seek assurances future developments will promote animal welfare rather than trading off it.
-Daniel Yates, Brighton
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