RESIDENTS have one last chance to have their say on future development in the district.

Braintree Council's draft local plan consultation comes to a close on Friday at 5pm after which the final draft will be sent to the Secretary of State for approval.

The first section is a strategic plan for North Essex and the second section relates to sites for development, housing, employment, regeneration solely in the Braintree District.

Visit www.braintree.gov.uk/publicationdraftlp.