Holbeck, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holbeck, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Holbeck are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Holbeck
Holbeck, located just south of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, is an inner city area within the LS11 postcode district. Historically, it was a key transport hub with the M1 and M621 motorways, but now only the M621 runs through the area. As preparations for regeneration continue, Holbeck has experienced significant depopulation, with a recorded population of 5,505 in 2011. The area is part of the Beeston and Holbeck ward, making it an important focus for planning applications and development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South
- LSOA: Leeds 082G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holbeck.
- 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 Holbeck based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
36 planning applications found near Holbeck.
- - Matthew Murray House 97 Water Lane Holbeck Leeds LS11 5QN
Listed Building Application for internal and external works associated with the proposed use of first floor and second floor from class E (offices) to class C4 (residential) for multi-occupation, comp
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Matthew Murray House 97 Water Lane Holbeck Leeds LS11 5QN
Change of use of first floor and second floor from class E (offices) to class C4 (residential) for multi-occupation, comprising 17 units with shared facilities on each floor and use of part ground flo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/9/00112/MOD - Midland Mills Silver Street Holbeck Leeds LS11 9YW
Refurbishment of Midland Mills and the construction of a 32 storey tower comprising a total of 306No. apartments; flexible commercial space (class uses A1/A2/A3/A4/B1) creation of a public realm at Mi
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07 - - Midland Mills Silver Street Holbeck Leeds LS11 9YW
Refurbishment of Midland Mills and the construction of a 32 storey tower comprising a total of 306No. apartments; flexible commercial space (class uses A1/A2/A3/A4/B1) creation of a public realm at Mi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/9/00098/MOD - 1 City Walk Holbeck Leeds
Installation of roof plant, photovoltaic arrays and provision of roof top plant screen and acoustic louvre to existing office building - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 25/07120/FU - Addition of guard rail
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-02 - - 1 City Walk Holbeck Leeds
Installation of roof plant, photovoltaic arrays and provision of roof top plant screen and acoustic louvre to existing office building - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 25/07120/FU - Addition of guard rail
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Land South Of Sweet Street West Leeds
Variation of conditions 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 46, 50, 51, 53, 55, 58, 59, 60, 62, 63, 64, 66, 67, and 68 of previou
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - Land Former 16 To 18 Manor Road Holbeck Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 14 (Construction Practice) of Planning Application 22/02305/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - South Village Land At Meadow Road And Sweet Street LS11 9BX
Enabling works associated with the major mixed use development approved under 22/04827/OT and as per previous approval 22/07121/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Midland Mills Silver Street Holbeck Leeds LS11 9YW
Refurbishment of Midland Mills and the construction of a 32 storey tower comprising a total of 306No. apartments; flexible commercial space (class uses A1/A2/A3/A4/B1) creation of a public realm at Mi
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Water Lane Holbeck Leeds LS11 9UD
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 21 (Accessible hsg cert) of Planning Application 22/00361/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Units 30-33 Crossland Court Czar Street Leeds LS11 9PR
Determination for the demolition of single storey units under viaduct arch
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land South Of Sweet Street West Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 11 (interim drainage measures), 29 (district heating system) 46 (statement of construction practice) to planning application 25/02855/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Land South Of Sweet Street West Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 51 (wind mitigation) to planning application 25/02855/FU
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 3 Fourth Court Bridge Road Holbeck Leeds LS11 9UG
Change of use B2/B8 or E(g)(iii) unit to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Street Record Wharf Approach Holbeck Leeds
Temporary change of use to public car park
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land South Of Sweet Street West
Consent agreement or approval of Condition (21 and 22) of Planning Application 25/02855/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 17 Marshall Street Holbeck Leeds LS11 9EH
Installation of a first floor balcony, to an existing apartment; new timber double doors within existing window opening to form access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Midland Mills Silver Street Holbeck Leeds LS11 9YW
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 26 (waste material storage) and 28 (servicing management plan) to planning application 18/04579/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - St Davids Court David Street Holbeck Leeds LS11 5QA
Demolition of existing buildings and erection of office building (Use Class E), with flexible Class E commercial uses at ground floor level, together with hard and soft landscaping, alterations to hig
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-11
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A brief summary of Holbeck in West Yorkshire
Holbeck, located just south of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, is an inner city area within the LS11 postcode district. Historically, it was a key transport hub with the M1 and M621 motorways, but now only the M621 runs through the area. As preparations for regeneration continue, Holbeck has experienced significant depopulation, with a recorded population of 5,505 in 2011. The area is part of the Beeston and Holbeck ward, making it an important focus for planning applications and development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Holbeck a particularly low-crime area.
Holbeck has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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, Holbeck 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 Holbeck
In the last 24 months, 158 planning applications were submitted near Holbeck. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Holbeck.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Holbeck slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Holbeck were discharge of conditions (56), full planning applications (43), advertising consent (18).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 9 medium-scale applications, 144 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 79 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 71 applications
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