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

26/02603/FU - Full Planning Application Current
Change of useCommercial & major works

Proposal

Change of Use from Sui Generis (Car Park) to Class E(d) to facilitate the erection of 8 Padel Tennis Courts and associated ancillary works and facilities Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 May 2026
✓
Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 24 Aug 2026.

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Documents 29

Statements & assessments 12

PDF - CLIMATE AND ENERGY Consultee · 3 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF - CLIMATE AND ENERGY Consultee · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT ADDENDUM BackGround Papers · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT Consultee · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF - ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES TRANSPORT STRATEGY TEAM Consultee · 15 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF TRANSPORT STATEMENT BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF WIND MICROCLIMATE ASSESSMENT REPORT BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF NOISE ASSESSMENT REPORT BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DRAINAGE TECHNICAL NOTE BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING ASSESSMENT BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF TRAVEL PLAN BackGround Papers · 7 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF PLANNING APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 7 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 14

PDF - ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN GROUP ACOUSTICS Consultee · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF RESPONSE TO EHO BackGround Papers · 25 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE BackGround Papers · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - DESIGN TEAM Consultee · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF YORKSHIRE WATER Consultee · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN GROUP ACOUSTICS Consultee · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - LANDSCAPE TEAM Consultee · 9 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF INFLUENCING TRAVEL BEHAVIOUR TEAM Consultee · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - HIGHWAYS TEAM Consultee · 3 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - LOCAL PLANS Consultee · 2 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - DESIGN TEAM Consultee · 1 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF - NATURE TEAM Consultee · 28 May 2026 View ↗ PDF - DISTRICT HEATING Consultee · 27 May 2026 View ↗ PDF - CONTAMINATED LAND TEAM Consultee · 18 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ADD . WIND MICROCLIMATE TECHNICAL NOTE BackGround Papers · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗

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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
Applicant
Show
Agent
ID Planning

Public comments

5comments received
2 objecting1 neutral2 supporting

40% support · above the UK average of 15%

Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
10 Aug 2026
Site notice
26 May 2026
Press notice
22 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
Merrion Way Outside No 16 Leeds LS2 8PA
The proposed removal of an existing InLink Unit, and the deployment of a replacement Stre…
25/05741/FU
2025 Approved
Merrion Way Outside No 16 Leeds LS2 8PA
Two digital 75-inch LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
25/05742/ADV
2025 Refused
Tower A White Rose View 16 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PT
Non illuminated vinyl advertisement to top of north elevation
25/05608/ADV
2023
100 Merrion Centre And Wade House Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8NG
Demolition of existing building and construction of a 37 storey building comprising stude…
23/07214/FU
2023 Approved
21 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT
Retrospective application for two illuminated lettering fascia signages; one illuminated…
23/05427/ADV
2023 Approved
Ibis Styles Hotel Wade Lane Leeds LS2 8NJ
Removal of existing signage and replacement with new illuminated and non-illuminated buil…
23/01999/ADV
2022 Approved
78 Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8NG
Change of use from Class E to self-service launderette (sui generis)
22/07148/FU
2022 Approved
Land At Clay Pit Lane, Merrion Way, Brunswick Terrace And Elmwood Close Leeds LS2 8NZ
Hybrid Planning application for Full planning permission for the demolition of the existi…
22/01889/FU
2021 Approved
Stick Or Twist Public House Podium Buildings Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PD
Erection of an external, retractable canopy and the provision of 10no. mobile planters
21/07959/FU
2021 Approved
White Rose View 16 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PD
Five illuminated fascia signs; one illuminated projecting sign
21/05078/ADV
2021 Approved
Morrisons Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PJ
Roof mounted plant to supermarket
21/02855/FU
2021 Approved
21 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT
Two illuminated signs
21/00318/ADV
2020 Approved
Morrisons Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PJ
Roof mounted plant to existing supermarket
20/07276/FU
2020 Approved
Merrion House Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BB
Determination for installation of 6 antennas, 1 equipment cabinet and ancillary works on…
20/01840/DTM
2019 Approved
White Rose View Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8PD
Four illuminated signs
19/06878/ADV
2020 Approved
64 Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8NG
Change of use from retail unit (use class A1) to Virtual Reality arcade (class use D2)
20/00452/DPD
2020
11 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT
Two illuminated signs and two non illuminated signs
20/00884/ADV
2020 Approved
11 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT
Alterations involving installation of new shop front, ATM cash machine and plant (refrige…
20/00127/FU
2019 Approved
47-49 Wade Lane Leeds LS2 8NJ
Two illuminated signs
19/06694/ADV
2019 Approved
1 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT
Minor external alterations to install louvres above existing gym entrance
19/05996/FU
2017 Approved
4B Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT
Three illuminated signs
17/02598/ADV
2016 Approved
Telephone Kiosk Wade Lane Leeds LS2 8DB
Determination for replacement telephone kiosk
16/07446/DTM
2016 Approved
O/S Pure Gym Wade Lane Leeds LS2 8BT
Internally illuminated digital panel as integral part of Telephone Kiosk
16/06811/ADV
2016 Approved
Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds
One illuminated sign
16/06132/ADV
2016 Approved
82 Merrion Centre Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8NG
Change of use of retail unit for part A3/A5 and sui generis use
16/03193/FU
Leeds
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#131 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Leeds is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #95 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Leeds decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
83%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #238 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #249 of 296
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #95 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #78 of 296
70%
Minor dwellings approved
208 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
36 decided (10+ homes)
68%
Change of use approved
279 decided
3,681
Total decisions
613 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings