Planning Applications in
Leeds
Leeds has a population of approximately 800,000 and is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Search any postcode in Leeds to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
Leeds Council is often written as LCC. The authority covers Leeds city centre, Headingley, Morley and Otley and the surrounding parishes.
Search Leeds Planning Applications
Search any Leeds postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
Planning Application Types in Leeds
Based on 5224 applications tracked between 2025-12-22 and 2026-10-22.
Full
40% of all applications
Householder
25% of all applications
Tree Works
10% of all applications
Demolition
8% of all applications
Change of Use
5% of all applications
Listed Building
3% of all applications
Leeds Planning Statistics
Data period: 2025-12-22 to 2026-10-22 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Leeds
PlanWatch currently holds 5,224 Leeds planning records across 3,193 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2025-12-22 to 2026-10-22. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (2,084), Householder (1,300), Tree Works (522).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Planning Battles in Leeds
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Leeds area.
Planning Department Corruption Probe
2024-2025In November 2024, West Yorkshire Police arrested four Leeds City Council planning staff as part of a bribery investigation. Nine individuals total were detained including developers. Allegations included demands for bribes up to £500,000 to secure planning permissions. By November 2025, three staff were released without charge but three former employees remained under investigation.
Why this matters: This major scandal shows why monitoring planning decisions and financial interests of decision-makers matters - complaints triggered the investigation
Leeds United Elland Road Stadium Redevelopment
2024-2026Plans to expand Elland Road from 37,645 to 53,000 capacity faced scrutiny over traffic, infrastructure and environmental concerns. The planning application hit roadblocks at council panels before permission was finally granted in January 2026.
Why this matters: Major infrastructure projects require detailed scrutiny of transport and environmental impacts - monitoring committee discussions helps residents engage
Local Plan Housing Allocations Consultation
2025Public consultations for the Leeds Local Plan (Outer North West and Outer North East areas) drew controversy over proposed housing allocations in suburbs like Garforth. Residents cited strain on schools, roads and services while the council emphasized need to address housing shortage up to 2042.
Why this matters: Local Plan consultations are critical opportunities to shape development - monitoring ensures residents can object to unsustainable allocations
Major Developments to Watch in Leeds
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Leeds.
Leeds City Centre Regeneration
2024-2025Multiple high-rise developments in the city centre continuing despite corruption probe
South Bank Regeneration
OngoingMajor urban regeneration project transforming former industrial areas
What Makes Planning in Leeds Different
- Persistent five-year housing land supply challenges
- Significant green belt release proposals in outer areas
- City council under investigation for planning governance failures
Leeds processes several thousand applications annually. The corruption scandal has eroded public trust - planning decisions now under heightened scrutiny
Key Areas in Leeds
Average house price £230k-£250k, strong university city with growing tech sector driving demand
Recent Planning Applications in Leeds
Latest applications submitted to Leeds council.
T1 Common Ash: Reduce the crown by approximately 20 to 25%, taking around 3 to 4 metres off the longer branches where appropriate. Prune back to suitable growth points, keeping the crown balanced and maintaining the tree's natural shape. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches as part of the works.
37 Aberford Road Oulton Leeds LS26 8LA
Certificate of Propoased Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
45 Camelia Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 6WE
Reserved Matters Application for matters relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of the residential dwellings including the provision of 250 dwellings pursuant to approval 20/04464/OT. NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 22/07335/RM - NMA proposal
Middle Quadrant East Leeds Extension Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 4 (materials), 11 (phase II site investigation), 15 (vehicular access), 16 (visibility splays), 18 (parking and turning areas), 20 (highway condition survey) and 21 (statement of construction practice) to planning application 23/05782/OT
10 Victoria Avenue Yeadon Leeds LS19 7AW
Demolition of existing outbuilding; Raising of ridge height, addition of a two storey front extension and two storey rear extension to convert existing bungalow to a two storey dwellinghouse, incorporating canopy to side and juliet balconies to rear; new and amended fenestration; associated landscaping and alterations to boundary treatments to side - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 25/03298/FU - Roof lights to front and rear of detached dwelling
16 Elmete Grove Roundhay Leeds LS8 2JY
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Leeds council website.
Visit Leeds planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Leeds
Leeds Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Leeds's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Leeds Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
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Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Leeds council planning portal — publicaccess.leeds.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
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