A public inquiry into the application to register land west of Metcalfe Lane, York as a village green will start on 9 October.

The venue will be the Council Chamber at The Guildhall, York and the inquiry is expected to last for four days.

Details of the application and documents relating to the inquiry can be viewed on the council website by visiting www.york.gov.uk and selecting the 'planning' and 'major sites and projects'  links.

Anyone who would like to make a 'proof of evidence' submission as part of the inquiry process  is asked to do so by writing to: Verlie Riley, Design, Conservation & Sustainable Development, City of York Council, 9 St. Leonard's Place, YO1 7ET. All submissions will be forwarded to the inspector by 11 September for consideration during the inquiry.