Leeds Local Plan Now Open For Consultation

The Leeds Local Plan is now open for consultation on topics that guide and influence the amount and location of development in Leeds, as well as how it looks, feels and functions.

What is the Leeds Local Plan?

The Leeds Local Plan outlines expected new developments, their locations, and how they will be designed, between 2024 and 2042.  It covers all parts of the district from the City Centre to smaller villages further out. 

Leeds City Council Best City Ambition

The Leeds Local Plan is the practical lever to ensure we’re achieving the “Best City Ambition” in Leeds, which is a vision for the future of the District, focused on improving the quality of life for all residents and tackling poverty and inequality.  It is built around three key pillars: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusive Growth, and Zero Carbon. 

The Leeds Local Plan will help support and deliver this ambition, by managing development in a way that aligns with the overall vision for Leeds, ensuring that growth supports the city’s ambitions.

How do you get involved?

The Leeds Local Plan is currently a draft, and the Council is seeking public opinions during a 10-week consultation in the summer between 7 July and 15 September. 

The sections they are encouraging feedback for are listed below and can be found on their website:

1. Vision and objectives
2. Distributing development
3. Housing and affordable housing
4. Economic development and employment
5. Role of centres and commercial development
6. Minerals and waste
7. Transport and connectivity
8. Landscape and rural development
9. Placemaking
10. Carbon reduction
11. Flood risk
12. The environment
13. Supporting the delivery of the plan

Have your say on how Leeds should develop before the deadline on 15 September: Leeds Local Plan Consultation