What should Leeds be like in the future? Have your say on the city’s development

The Leeds Local Plan is a legal framework that will set out the council’s vision and strategy for sustainable growth up to 2042. The plan guides how land is used and developed across the district and influences planning decisions to ensure any developments meet the needs of the community and the environment. 

By having this long-term plan, the council can better manage where new homes, businesses, and services are built and ensure the right development happens in the right places.

The consultation, which will provide vital feedback in shaping the future of Leeds, is open for 10 weeks from July 7, and is asking for opinions on: 

• The vision and aims of the new Local Plan
• The key issues that it needs to address and the options, including homes, schools, workplaces, green spaces, waste management, carbon reduction and infrastructure
• Where new development should take place across the entire district

Deputy Leader and executive member for economy, transport and sustainable development, Councillor Jonathan Pryor, said: “As one of the fastest growing cities in Europe, we must ensure that the right developments and services happen in the right places, whilst also giving everyone across the entire Leeds district a voice in planning our city’s future.

“The opinions of people and businesses are hugely important in planning a sustainable future for our city, and this consultation is a real opportunity to have your say and tell us what you think Leeds and the surrounding district should be like by 2042. 

“The consultation has been designed to be as easy as possible to complete online, or if you prefer, come and speak to us, ask any questions, and share your thoughts at one of the in-person events.

“Your feedback is vital to making Leeds the best city possible and I encourage everyone to get involved.”

The Leeds Local Plan consultation is open for a period of 10 weeks starting from Monday July 7 and runs until Monday September 15, 2025. By visiting the dedicated and accessible on-line portal, you can: 

• Read the draft Local Plan.
• Explore supporting documents.
• See the potential sites that have been suggested.
• Submit your feedback.
• View the full schedule of in-person events in your area. 

Alternatively, you can join us at one of the thirteen in-person events we are holding across the Leeds district to have your say in person.

The Leeds Local Plan on-line portal can be found by visiting: https://leedslocalplan.commonplace.is/