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North Somerset Council is consulting on a new draft Local Plan and people have until 5pm on Friday 29 April to give their views.
The new Local Plan Preferred Options document, identifies where development can and cannot take place in North Somerset and guides investment and funding for new housing, jobs, transport and community facilities until 2038.
The plan shows how seriously the council is taking its commitment to tackling climate change and environmental issues through the location and form of development, promoting renewable energy, minimising car use, encouraging green infrastructure and biodiversity, avoiding sensitive areas such as areas at flood risk and minimising waste.
It also considers the future housing needs of the area including an increased affordable housing target of 40 per cent, a need for homes to support an ageing population and encourages supported housing for people with specialist needs.
Cllr Mark Canniford, North Somerset Council's executive member with responsibility for placemaking and economy said this consultation provided the perfect opportunity to give communities a say in any changes affecting their area.
"The Government has commanded North Somerset Council to provide 20,085 homes by 2038 which is extremely challenging when all the environmental constraints are taken into account, including flood zones, green belt and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
"This process provides an open, fairer and greener way of shaping communities in the future and we would urge people to have their say and engage in this opportunity. We want to be open about the issues affecting us and the decisions we need to take and that is captured in the draft local plan.
"This plan also rises to the challenge of tackling climate change and our pledge for North Somerset Council to be carbon neutral by 2030. If you haven't had a say yet then please take the opportunity before Friday 29 April."
To find out more and have a say visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/newlocalplan