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77 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Leeds · updated daily · Leeds City Council

Planning in Leeds

Approved
86%
206 of 224 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leeds in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.

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Around Leeds

Postcode districts

LS1 227 applications in the last 12 monthsLS2 120 applications in the last 12 monthsLS7 179 applications in the last 12 monthsLS9 171 applications in the last 12 monthsLS8 400 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leeds City Council

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About Leeds

Leeds, located in West Yorkshire, is the largest city in Yorkshire and serves as the administrative hub of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, the second most populous district in the UK. Nestled along the River Aire and at the eastern foothills of the Pennines, Leeds evolved from a 13th-century manorial borough into a prominent market town by the 16th century. Its significant growth as a production and trading centre began in the 17th and 18th centuries, following the awarding of its Royal City Charter by King Charles I in 1626. This historical context is vital for those considering planning applications in the area. The city has a population of approximately 536,280 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.

Leeds sits at an elevation of 51 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 551.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leeds 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Leeds, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 362 planning applications were submitted near Leeds. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (64), discharge of conditions (41), advertising consent (39).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leeds?
In the last 24 months, 362 planning applications were submitted near Leeds. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Leeds?
The average planning decision time near Leeds is 68 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Leeds?
The planning approval rate near Leeds is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Leeds?
The most common type of planning application near Leeds is full planning applications, with 64 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Leeds?
You can search and track planning applications near Leeds on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.