Leeds, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leeds, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · City
Planning applications in Leeds are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 536,280 (2021) · Area: 551.7 km² · Elevation: 51m
District: Leeds
Website: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North East
- LSOA: Leeds 034C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leeds.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leeds.
- 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 Leeds based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Leeds.
- - Arena Point Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PA
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 6 (Remediation works) of Planning Application 24/02370/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - The Hobby Horse Lovell Park Road Sheepscar Leeds LS7 1DZ
Retrospective application for a temporary (three years) change of use of public house car park to public car park
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Arena Point Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PA
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 10 (samples of hardstanding),12 (hard and soft landscaping),13 (tree rooting zones),15 (landscape management plan),20 (services and delivery manag
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Merrion Centre, Merrion Centre Car Park Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT
Change of Use from Sui Generis (Car Park) to Class E(d) to facilitate the erection of 8 Padel Tennis Courts and associated ancillary works and facilities
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Wade House Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8NG
Facade protection installation to exterior of existing 13-storey office building, limited to spandrel zones and stair core wall panelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Leeds College Of Building North Street Sheepscar Leeds LS2 7QT
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 3 (Provision For Contractors) of Planning Application 25/03859/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 12 Livinia Grove Woodhouse Leeds LS7 1LH
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Lovell Park Hub Wintoun Street Sheepscar Leeds LS7 1DA
Demolition of existing Class E day care centre; erection of two dwellinghouses and a single storey outbuilding; associated landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 8 - 10 Chapeltown Road Chapeltown Leeds LS7 3AP
Two storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 11 Regent Street Sheepscar Leeds LS2 7QN
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 10 (sustainability statement) to planning application 17/08269/FU
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Regent Hotel Regent Street Sheepscar Leeds LS2 7QN
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 15 (Sustainability) of Planning Application 21/07268/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 2 Ashley Business Centre Lower Brunswick Street Sheepscar Leeds LS2 7PU
Consent agreement or approval of condition 3 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points) of planning application 22/05980/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - The Hobby Horse Lovell Park Road Sheepscar Leeds LS7 1DZ
Temporary change of use (3 years) to provide for public parking
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Arena Point Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PA
Three halo illuminated individual letter fascia signs
Status: Unresolved | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land At Clay Pit Lane, Merrion Way, Brunswick Terrace And Elmwood Close Leeds LS2 8NZ
Consent, agreement or approval of condition 35 (temporary drainage measures) to planning application 22/01889/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 1-77 Concord Street Sheepscar Leeds LS2 7QB
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development to remove and replace the decking with a non-combustible material.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 29 Oatland Green Sheepscar Leeds LS7 1SN
Conservatory to rear and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 3 - 6 Queen Square Leeds LS2 8AF
Conversion of ground floor room in use as an open plan office to a geotechnical laboratory with internal alterations to electrical, lighting, plumbing and data infrastructure; resurfacing internal wal
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - King House 17 Regent Street Sheepscar Leeds LS2 7QN
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 23 of Planning Application 22/01940/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - King House 17 Regent Street Sheepscar Leeds LS2 7QN
Consent, agreement or approval required by Conditions 6 and 22 of Planning Application 22/01940/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of Leeds in West Yorkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leeds a particularly low-crime area.
Leeds 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, Leeds planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/. 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 Leeds
In the last 24 months, 202 planning applications were submitted near Leeds. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Leeds.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leeds were full planning applications (67), discharge of conditions (39), advertising consent (35). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 medium-scale applications, 193 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 95 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 96 applications
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