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BISHOP MONKTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN

By Cerys Gill BISHOP MONKTON TODAY

Sunday, 26 October 2025

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Are you concerned about over-development in Bishop Monkton? Are you keen to see infrastructure, facilities and services improve to serve our community? And should we take more control of the future development of Bishop Monkton? If so, read on …

The Neighbourhood Plan is a Statutory Document resulting from a community-led initiative that enables residents to influence the village’s future development by expressing their needs and priorities. It sets policies for housing, infrastructure, green spaces and amenities, seeking to enhance local quality of life through sustainable development.

The plan is developed by a dedicated group comprising local residents, the Parish Council and a specialist Planning Consultant, with extensive engagement and consultation involving surveys and public meetings to ensure the community’s views shape the area’s evolution.

The document will have two main impacts. Firstly, it will help shape the nature of future development in our village and secondly it will deter Developers looking for a quick, simple and easy target for unsympathetic development. The Neighbourhood Plan cannot stop government mandated development, BUT IT CAN SHAPE IT!! Link attached for more information. https://bishopmonkton-pc.gov.uk/news/save-the-date-neighbourhood-plan-open-meeting-27th-november-730pm-at-the-village-hall/

Interested in hearing more?

If so, please come along to a public meeting in the BISHOP MONKTON VILLAGE HALL on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 7.30 pm.

Cllr Phil Goodier the lead of the Neighbourhood Planning Working Group of the Parish Council here:

“As a councillor and fellow resident, I believe the Neighbourhood Plan is one of the most important steps we can take to protect the character of Bishop Monkton while planning for its future. This is our opportunity to influence how and where development happens, and to ensure our infrastructure and services meet the needs of our growing community. I urge everyone to come along on 27th November at 7:30pm in the Village Hall—your voice matters.”

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