The council is currently preparing Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3), and a survey asking for people’s opinions will close on Monday 30 September.

The LDP looks at all the land across the council area and shows how it should be used in the future to meet its needs.

This can include homes, businesses, transport, schools, healthcare and greenspace. The LDP will identify where these needs can best be met and who should deliver them.

The plan will be shaped by the views and aspirations of local people.

More information on the process can be found on the council's website.

Chair of the Planning Committee, Councillor Richard Nelson, said: “Local communities have a great opportunity to get directly involved in helping to shape their areas by telling us what they want to see protected or provided in LDP3.

“I would encourage everyone to complete the survey and have their say as it is people living in our communities that know them best, know what is needed and know what would improve them.

Fraser Carlin, Head of Planning and Regulatory Services, said: “This is the start of the LDP process and the first of a number of surveys that will be carried out over the course of the LDP which is expected to be adopted in 2027.

“If you haven’t done so already, please take the time to have your say on this first stage of engagement before the survey closes on Monday 30 September.”

As well as the online survey, council employees have also engaged in face-to-face consultation with local communities.