Bishop Monkton is a charming village near the A61 Harrogate to Ripon Road, situated in a shallow valley with woods nearby. The village features a mix of modern houses and a historic core along Bishop Monkton Beck, which runs through the village and eventually joins the River Ure. The Beck is lined with grass and trees, and the village has an “island” formed by Main Street and St John’s Road. The name “Bishop Monkton” comes from the Domesday Book, indicating historical ties to a monastery and the Archbishop of York.
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Drainage works at the junction of Knaresborough Road and St Johns Road will maintain and improve road drainage systems, including repairs and potential installation of new drainage infrastructure, helping to improve road safety and reduce water-related damage. Click for details....
All households will soon receive details of the Housing Needs Survey, designed to understand future housing needs in Bishop Monkton. Responses are anonymous and will guide the emerging Neighbourhood Development Plan. Deadline: 27 September. See below for more detail....
A new village traffic‑monitoring study will gather long‑term, privacy‑respecting data on vehicle movements to support better planning and informed decisions for Bishop Monkton’s future. Click to see a summary and full document with FAQs...
Caddick has applied for outline permission for 85 homes (26/03292/OUTMAJ). The Parish Council has submitted a detailed objection, and residents are welcome to use its key points when making their own representations.
All the documents relating to the Bishop Monkton Neighbourhood Plan can be found here.
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