Brighton fans have appealed to John Prescott for a 'yes' verdict

Brighton and Hove Albion wants to build a 22,000-seater ground at Falmer, but the plan is opposed by some villagers.

The MPs - David Lepper, Des Turner and Celia Barlow - have submitted an early day motion for a quick verdict on whether the club can build the stadium.

A decision is due soon after the recent ending of a lengthy public inquiry.

The club's last permanent home, the Goldstone Ground, closed in 1997 after the site was sold for retail development by the then chairman.

'Enhance life'

The Seagulls now play home games at Withdean - a 7,000 capacity athletics arena in Brighton.

Mr Lepper, MP for Brighton Pavilion, Mr Turner, Brighton Kemptown MP, and Ms Barlow, the new MP for Hove, all support the club's campaign for a new home.

Falmer would be three times the size of the club's current home

Planning permission for the planned ground at Falmer was submitted in 2001 and the scheme has also been backed by the city council.

The public inquiry into the scheme started in 2003, but deputy prime minister John Prescott has still not made a decision.

The team avoided relegation from the Championship on the final day of the season with a draw at home to promotion-chasing Ipswich Town.

The early day motion put forward by the three MPs states that avoiding relegation "is further justification of the need for a new community stadium as a permanent home for the club."