Bishop Monkton, North Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishop Monkton, North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Bishop Monkton
Bishop Monkton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately five miles south of Ripon. The population has seen slight fluctuations, with 775 residents recorded in the 2001 census, rising to 778 in 2011, but estimated at 760 in 2015. This charming community offers a unique backdrop for planning applications, reflecting the area's growth and development potential.
Population: 873 (2021)
District: Harrogate
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,002 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Harrogate and Knaresborough
- LSOA: Harrogate 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishop Monkton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishop Monkton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Bishop Monkton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Bishop Monkton.
- - Heathers 2 Laburnum Drive Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire HG3 3RJ
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension. The proposed extension would extend 5.9 metres beyond an original rear wall, have a height to the eaves of 2.75 metres and a heig
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Melrose House St Johns Road Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire HG3 3QU
Crown reduction of 1no. Cherry (T1) to 3m, Crown reduction of 1no. Acer (T2) to 3m and Crown reduction of 1no. Alder (T3) to 2m within Bishop Monkton Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - St John The Baptists Church St Johns Road Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire HG3 3QZ
Fell 1 no. Elm tree (T2 on submitted plan), fell 1 no. Sycamore tree (T3 on submitted plan), fell 3 no. Cypress trees (within G1 on submitted plan (no.'s 1751, 1744 & 1743)) and lateral reduction to 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Sunningdale Moor Road Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire HG3 3QF
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and replacement with new dwellinghouse.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Land Comprising Field At 432804 466334 Hungate Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire
Lateral reduction (by 1.5 to-2m) of 1 no Pine (T1) within tree preservation order 04/1970 A1.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Green Croft Main Street Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire HG3 3QP
Felling of 1 Fir in Bishop Monkton consevartion area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - 12 Meadowcroft Drive Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire HG3 3QH
Remove two lower branches using the target pruning method to achieve a 4m crown lift and a 2m lateral reduction of 1 no. Ash (T4) of Tree Preservation Order 04/1970 (T1 on submitted plan).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Brook House St Johns Road Bishop Monkton North Yorkshire HG3 3QU
Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing car port, garage door, and woodshed door will be bricked up in line with the existing walls and current footprint of the property. Proposed solar panels and v
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harrogate | Date: 2025-07-12
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A brief summary of Bishop Monkton in North Yorkshire
Bishop Monkton is a quaint village and civil parish located in North Yorkshire, England, approximately five miles south of Ripon. The population has seen slight fluctuations, with 775 residents recorded in the 2001 census, rising to 778 in 2011, but estimated at 760 in 2015. This charming community offers a unique backdrop for planning applications, reflecting the area's growth and development potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 873 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harrogate district.
Property prices in Bishop Monkton show an average sale price of £331,002, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bishop Monkton a particularly low-crime area.
Bishop Monkton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bishop Monkton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bishop Monkton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Bishop Monkton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Bishop Monkton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishop Monkton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bishop Monkton were tree works (8), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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