Letter: Planning system

Sir: If the chief executive of Beazer Homes thinks that the planning system should be abolished (Business, 10 September) he no doubt wishes to add to the monotonous developments inflicted on the urban landscape around our cities. For the greatest threat, in recent years, has not come from the planning system but from the "Barrattisation" of the suburbs. Think again, Mr Webb, as you sip your gin and tonic in the pool.

DOMINIC WEST

London SE11