Emerging Local Plan

Find out about upcoming Local Plans that, once adopted, form the basis for making planning decisions across the Leeds district.

The Leeds City Council is actively developing its Emerging Local Plan, which will serve as the foundation for planning decisions across the Leeds district once adopted. The plan brings together ongoing consultations, updates, and essential background information relevant to future development in Leeds.

Current consultations

Several consultations are underway or have recently concluded as part of the Local Plan work, which remains in progress. These consultations offer the main opportunity for residents and stakeholders to contribute their views regarding the future development of Leeds and the surrounding region.

Leeds Local Plan

Find information about the Leeds Local Plan consultation which was open from 7 July until 15 September 2025

Latest news and Local Plan activity

Find out about updates on ongoing work related to the Local Plan, recent milestones, and forthcoming steps. This is regularly updated as the plan progresses

Previous consultations

Completed consultations are included for reference, as feedback from these exercises has contributed to the development of the current Leeds Local Plan.