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.
Chapel Villas,
Dishforth,
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Caddick has applied for outline permission to build 85 houses (26/03292/OUTMAJ) and the council is currently preparing its objections. Should residents wish to object, they may use or adapt these points when submitting comments. The deadline for objections is 29 August 2026.
Happy Yorkshire day! Today is a county-wide celebration of regional identity, recognising what we hold precious about where we live, our neighbourhood. That’s why the Bishop Monkton Neighbourhood Development Plan is so important.
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Bishop Monkton Parish Council vacancy for Councillor
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