A FILLING station and depot on the edge of a Wensleydale village could be demolished to make way for housing.

Richmondshire District Council has been asked to examine plans for 14 cottages at the garage at Patrick Brompton.

However, the proposals are not entirely residential - the blueprints also include a village shop, a bed-and-breakfast business and tea rooms.

Planning officers will now compile a report which will be tabled for debate when the authority's environment committee meets within the next few weeks.