Leeds City Council is preparing a new Leeds Local Plan, shaping how places grow and develop across the district. They set out where new homes, jobs, infrastructure and community facilities should be located. Supporting regeneration and environmental improvements and provide clarity for residents, businesses and developers.
Once adopted, it will replace the existing Local Plan and form the basis for planning decisions.
The plan is being prepared under the new national planning system, which introduces a clearer timetable and structured stages for plan-making.
Current stage and next steps
Help shape what topics the Local Plan should cover and how we should involve communities and stakeholders as the plan progresses. This consultation runs from Wednesday 24 June 2026 to Wednesday 5 August 2026
We have published a Notice of Intention to prepare the Leeds Local Plan, as required under the planning regulations
The Local Plan timetable sets out the key stages in preparing the plan and when you can get involved
Latest updates
Find information about the West Yorkshire Mass Transit: Spatial Development Framework consultation that ran until Thursday, 12 March 2026
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.
Find information about the Leeds Local Plan consultation which was open from 7 July until 15 September 2025
Find out about the previous consultations as part of the Leeds Local Plan 2040
Find out about the previous consultations as part of the Local Plan Update
