Leeds Council introduces selective licensing and more public notices this week
Here are some of the most significant public notices issued in Leeds in the last week.
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.
Leeds - designation of the residential areas for Selective Licencing
Leeds City Council is introducing a Selective Licensing scheme for privately rented homes in parts of the city. Private landlords who rent out properties in the designated area will need to apply for a licence from the Council. This applies to all private rented properties in the area, with some exceptions.
The scheme covers parts of the Armley, Beeston and Holbeck, Burmantofts and Richmond Hill, Farnley and Wortley, Gipton and Harehills, and Hunslet and Riverside wards, starting on February 9, 2026 and continuing for five years.
Landlords who rent out a property that requires a licence without having one, or who breach the licence conditions, face enforcement action.
Leeds, Harehills/Armley/Yeadon and other areas - Disposal of Land
Leeds City Council intends to dispose of its interest in the following properties:
- Land at Elmete Lane Roundhay LS8 2LJ Ref A76/SKR/ Elmete
- Land between 71-93 Lea Farm Drive LS5 3QN Ref A76/MS/Lea Farm
- Yeadon Cemetery Chapel Cemetery Road Yeadon LS19 REF A76/ALB/Yeadon
- Harehills Cemetery Chapel Kimberley 6 Road LS9 6LZ REF A76/ALB/Harehills
- Horsforth Cemetery Chapel Calverley Lane LS18 4DZ REF A76/ALB/Horsforth
- Armley Cemetery Chapel Green Hill Road LS12 3PZ REF 76/ALB/Armley
Anyone who wishes to object to the proposed disposal should submit written representations by post to Legal Services, Civic Hall, Leeds LS1 1UR, or by email to [email protected] no later than November 29, 2025.
Bee Futures Limited - New Road Side - New Premises Licence
Notice has been given that Bee Futures Limited has applied for the grant of a premises licence at Hive, 194 B/194C New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4DP. Proposed licensable activities include the sale of alcohol on and off premises, Sunday to Thursday 11am to 11pm, and Friday and Saturday 11am to midnight.
How to have your say
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.
Have we missed an application near you? Got strong views on a local development? Let us know in the comments below or email [email protected].