BISHOP Auckland MP Derek Foster is to visit Barnard Castle's Witham Hall to view plans for a £6m extension and renovation of the building.
He will view the blueprint for the scheme, which is on display to the public, on Friday, January 30.
Mr Foster has taken a close interest in the work of the hall's trustees, who have submitted the plans to Teesdale District Council for approval.
If they are approved next month trustees will apply to the National Lottery and other bodies for funding.
Many local residents have called to inspect the plans in the past two weeks.
Elizabeth Conran, former curator of the Bowes Museum and one of the trustees, said yesterday: "I am delighted with the number of visitors who have called."
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