Search and comment on new, existing and historical planning applications in Leeds.
You can view planning applications in Leeds using Public Access.
Search planning applications using Public Access
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Comment on an application
To object or comment on an application, you will need to register on
Public AccessExternal link.
You can also write to:
Planning Services
Leeds City Council
Merrion House
110 Merrion Centre
Leeds
LS2 8BB
You will need to include your full name, address and the reference number of the application you want to comment on.
List of common material considerations you can select when you submit your comments online
When you comment online on Public Access, you may wish to choose a reason (or reasons) by ticking the appropriate box (or boxes), in addition to any other comments you make.
Common material considerations:
- highway safety, parking
- layout and density of buildings
- Listed Building, Conservation Area, parks, gardens
- nature conservation
- noise and disturbance
- overshadowing, outlook (not view)
- overlooking, privacy
- risk of flooding
- scale, design and materials
- sustainability, climate change
- trees, landscaping
- visual appearance
We accept comments on:
- householder applications
- full planning permission
- outline permission
- reserved matter applications
- Section 73 applications (variation/removal of condition)
- prior approval householder (the grounds of objection are limited – this is detailed fully in the notification letter sent to all adjoining neighbours)
- prior approval determination (includes some changes of use and telecommunications developments)
These application types typically have a statutory consultation and publicity period (usually 21 days).
We will not accept comments on:
- certificate of lawfulness (proposed and existing) applications
- discharge of conditions
- advertisement consent
- listed building consent
- notifications of proposed works to trees in Conservation Areas
- works to trees with a Tree Preservation Order
These application types do not include a statutory consultation and publicity period.
Comments made through Public Access will receive an email response to confirm receipt, but any individual emails or letters received are not acknowledged.
To comply with the Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and to protect the privacy of contributors, comments on planning applications are not published on our online planning system. Comments from specialist technical consultees will be published online.
Any comments received will be summarised in the planning officer's report for that application.
The case officer will not normally contact or communicate with third parties.
For more information about how we deal with public comments, read our
privacy notice.
When a planning application is referred to the plans panel for a decision, to allow time for the full and detailed consideration of comments, we are unable to accept any comments made after midday the day before.
What happens next
The case officer will weigh up all the material planning issues and local and national guidance relating to a proposal before making a recommendation whether to approve or refuse planning permission.
An objection, even if made on good planning grounds, may not result in refusal of planning permission. Likewise, the absence of objections, when weighted against the overall benefits of the scheme, does not necessarily mean the proposal will be accepted.
What we'll consider
We will only consider comments or objections that are relevant to planning, such as:
- principle: if you feel the use of land or property should not change
- overlooking: the proposal would lead to previously private areas being overlooked
- overshadowing: the height or proximity of the development would be unreasonable, resulting in overshadowing
- disturbance: there would be unacceptable intrusion in the form of noise nuisance, general disturbance or odour
- overbearing: the scale of the works means that the property or premises has an oppressive impact on the surrounding area or houses
- out-of-character: if the design of the development, its scale and use, appears to be out of character with its surroundings
- road safety: the development may lead to a significant impact on road safety
What we won't consider
We will not consider comments or objections including:
- issues covered by other legislation
- encroachment onto another person’s land
- loss of value to a property, loss of view, and potential difficulties in property maintenance
- private interests of objectors, the effect of the proposal on property values and competition between rival companies
Site visits
The case officer will not normally carry out a site visit to neighbouring properties unless in the opinion of the case officer it is necessary to also assess the proposal from adjacent property.
Householder and minor commercial applications appeals
If a householder or minor commercial application goes to an appeal that is dealt with as a fast track (expedited procedure), any objections or comments will be passed to the Secretary of State and there will be no opportunity to make any further comments.
Lawful development certificates for an existing or proposed development
Lawful development certificates for an existing or proposed development in pursuant of Sections 191 and 192 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, are determined based on a legal test and a matter of fact. For that reason, these types of application are not subject to consultation. If the local planning authority is satisfied that the appropriate legal tests have been met it will grant a lawful development certificate.
The Lawful Development certificate is a legal document stating the lawfulness of the past, present or future building use, operations, or other matters. If granted by the Local Planning Authority, the certificate means that enforcement action cannot be taken against the development referred to in the certificate.
Please note, the certificate will not protect from enforcement action by the planning authority if the specified use is then changed ‘materially’ without a planning application for it.
The certificate is not a planning permission. The planning merits of the use, operation or activity in the application are not relevant. The issue of a certificate depends entirely on factual evidence about the history and planning status of a building or other land and the interpretation of any relevant planning law or judicial authority. The responsibility is on the applicant to provide evidence to support the application.
The only information that is shown on our Public Access website is that prescribed by Regulations relating to a precise description of the application and a copy of the decision notice.
Copyright and limitations
Copyright
All plans, drawings and material submitted to us when applying for planning permission is protected by the copyright acts (ection 47 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 as amended). You may only use material which is downloaded or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without the prior permission of the copyright owner, the applicant or their agent. By clicking on the ‘Search planning applications using Public Access’ button on this page you are agreeing to the above copyright provisions.
Limitations
The online planning history contained in the site may be incomplete and should not be relied on in connection with a property transaction. Anyone wishing to obtain planning information for this purpose is advised to contact
Local Land Charges.
Local Development Orders
Local Development Orders (LDO) grant permission for a specified type of development, which means no planning application is needed. Current adopted LDO are:
