Leeds planning roundup: Federal Café coming to town and more public notices
Published 10th Oct 2025, 16:30 BST
Every week, we sift through the latest planning applications submitted to Leeds City Council to bring you the most eye-catching, controversial, or significant proposals.
Whether you're a neighbour, a property watcher, or just curious about what's changing, here’s what’s in the pipeline this week.
Federal Café - Boar Lane - New Premises Licence
- Submitted by: Federal Café 4 Limited
- The proposal: This popular Manchester cafe and bar is finally heading to Leeds.
- Why it matters: The new Leeds cafe marks its first expansion outside of Manchester, where it currently runs four venues.
- What happens next: While no official opening date has been revealed, the licence application indicates the cafe, located on 34 Boar Lane, will be open from 8am to 11pm, Monday to Sunday.
A Nation of Shopkeeper, Cookridge Street - Listed building application
- Submitted by: Mitchells & Butlers Retail Ltd
- The proposal: A Nation of Shopkeepers is proposing to convert vacant office space above the pub into 42 hotel rooms
- Why it matters: The hotel rooms will be part of the company’s Innkeepers Collection hotel brand, and, if approved, will add a new dimension to an already popular city centre pub.
- What happens next: Comments on the proposed development are to be submitted to Leeds City Council by Friday, October 31. You can submit your comment via the public access portal HERE.
Leeds Road, Lofthouse – Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
- Submitted by: Council of the City of Wakefield
- The proposal: Leeds Road in Lofthouse will be closed for around two weeks while roadworks are being carried out.
- Why it’s of interest: The road will be closed outside number 32 (service road) from October 13 to October 31, or until completion.
Members of the public can comment on or object to planning applications. You can search for and view full documents for these and other local applications via Public Notice Portal or Leeds City Council’s planning website.
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