Where are we now?

We have prepared a number of key documents and are in the process of consulting with our local residents and other interested parties: the consultation has concluded and the adjusted Plan submitted to the Council for independent Examination. The council is seeking comments for submission to the Examination from the period of six weeks between 19 January and 2 March 2026.

Copies of the draft Neighbourhood Plan and other key documents are available on the Neighbourhood Plan – Documents page . Print copies are available to view at the Central Library; the LCC section of the central Merrion House Hub; Swarthmore Education Centre (Woodhouse Square LS3 1AD); M&S Archive (Michael Marks Building off Clarendon Rd University of Leeds LS2 9LP); and the Left Bank Centre (Cardigan Rd LS6 1LP).

Comments should be submitted to the survey on https://www.leeds.gov.uk/planning/planning-policy/neighbourhood-planning/little-woodhouse-neighbourhood-plan or by email to npsupport@leeds.gov.uk

  • The Neighbourhood Plan
  • Review of evidence base for Housing policies
  • Heritage Area Appraisal and Non Designated Heritage Assets
  • Draft design code for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation
  • General Design and Character Area Design Guidelines
  • Draft design code for Park Lane site (future development)
  • Green Corridors and Local Green Spaces Appraisal

Stages to complete the Little Woodhouse Neighbourhood Plan

The Draft Neighbourhood Plan must go through a number of stages before it is completed (made).

  • Consulting with a wide range of local people and organisations with an interest in the area – Pre Submission consultation – Monday 20 May to Friday 19 July (extended to 2 August 2024). Results of comments and our appraisal are now available on Neighbourhood Plan documents page
  • Working with the local authority to ensure policies are consistent with local and national plans hoping to complete this stage in September 2025
  • Examination by a Planning Inspector
  • Review of policies
  • Formal final public Consultation to check accuracy
  • Local Referendum of registered voters in the area
  • if a majority vote in favour, the Neighbourhood Plan is Made and becomes part of the planning process of decision making.