DEVELOPERS are giving local residents longer to comment on detailed plans for York’s biggest housing development.

Fulford councillor Keith Aspden says the deadline for people to submit their views on the 700-home Germany Beck scheme in the village has been extended by Persimmon Homes and Hogg the Builders from December 31 to January 8.

He said this came after he had raised fears that residents would be unable to get their comments in during the busy Christmas holiday period.

Residents can submit comments on the initial plans by visiting bit.ly/germanybeck