PEOPLE in West Devon are being invited to have their say on a list of possible sites which could have potential for housing or employment development in the future. It is an important part of the 'Our Plan' project by West Devon Borough Council to prepare a strategic plan for West Devon up to 2031. Our Plan will look at how much additional development might be needed across the borough and where it could go. No decisions have yet been made but the council is welcoming comments in this first step of the journey towards identifying the best possible places for new homes and employment for the next 15 years. Leader Cllr Philip Sanders said: 'The biggest challenge for our borough is enabling growth and providing much needed homes and jobs whilst, at the same time, protecting the beautiful place that is West Devon. 'We want to see development happen in the right way and in the right places, with minimal impact on our environment and maximum opportunities for the wellbeing of our communities.' Last autumn, the council asked for suggestions from landowners and others regarding sites available for development. Submissions were received for more than 130 sites spread out across towns and villages. Between January and May this year, the council gathered lots of information to help understand the constraints and opportunities for each site and whether they might have potential for development. This latest phase sees the publication of a list of sites along with the council's assessment of their potential and suitability. Cllr Sanders added: 'Have a look at our thoughts about each of the sites and tell us what you think. 'You may feel we have missed something important or you may think one site is more favourable than another. 'But I cannot stress enough that no decisions have yet been made. 'This exercise is just the first step we need to go through in helping us to plan for where new development could go.' The deadline for comments is August 15, 2014. People can view the site assessments and have their say by visiting http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/site">www.westdevon.gov.uk/site assessment Residents without internet access at home can go online for free at their local library. Hard copies of the site assessments can be viewed at the council's offices at Kilworthy Park in Tavistock or at the Okehampton Customer Service Centre in St James Street. Once all the comments have been received the council will be discussing the possible options in more detail. The whole process will feed into Our Plan — an innovative strategic plan for community needs and council services in West Devon between now and 2031. For further updates follow @OurPlanWD on Twitter or like Our Plan West Devon on Facebook.