Kirkgate Outdoor Market George Street And New York Street Leeds LS2 7DF

Current 26/02206/FU
Council
Date received
1 May 2026
Date validated
1 May 2026
Postcode
LS2 7DF

Description

Erection of a Mixed Use Building Comprising Uses within Use Class E Commercial, Business and Service and Sui Generis Drinking Establishments and Venues for Live Music Performances and Events with Associated Facilities and Works to Re-Provide Market Stalls to the East Elevation at Kirkgate Market

4.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#156 of 282

Leeds is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #88 out of 282. Leeds is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

Leeds decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #226 of 282
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #242 of 282
80%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #88 of 282
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #114 of 282
70%
Minor dwellings approved
213 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
37 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
250 decided
3,649
Total decisions
606 refused in 2025