RICHMONDSHIRE residents outside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park are being asked their views on the district council’s Local Development Plan.

The plan sets out what future development is acceptable and once adopted, it will govern how planning applications are assessed.

The council has published its Issues and Options Consultation to give people a chance to have their say.

There will also be drop in sessions in Richmond, Colburn, Leyburn and Gilling West where people can talk to members of the planning policy team.

Planning spokesperson, Cllr Jimmy Wilson-Petch, said: “I urge residents, businesses and other interested parties to get involved in this very important stage as we develop the plan for our future.

“This consultation will identify the key issues and opportunities for Richmondshire which the revised Local Plan should address.”

Comments submitted during the consultation will inform a Draft Local Plan and a Draft Catterick Area Masterplan to be published in Autumn 2019.