Merrion Centre, Merrion Centre Car Park Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT Data via plota.co.uk

26/02603/FU - Full Planning Application Current

Proposal

Change of Use from Sui Generis (Car Park) to Class E(d) to facilitate the erection of 8no. Padel Tennis Courts and associated ancillary works and facilities Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Consultation
25 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 9 Jul 2026.

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Important details

Council
Leeds
Application type
Full Planning Application
Postcode
LS2 8BT
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
7 May 2026
Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Target decision
6 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
ID Planning

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
25 Jun 2026
Site notice
26 May 2026
Press notice
22 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Leeds
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#182 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Leeds ranks #136 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Leeds is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 84% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Leeds decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #234 of 292
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #250 of 292
67%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #136 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #118 of 292
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