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23A Westgate Otley Leeds LS21 3AT

Awaiting decision Leeds 26/04663/DPD

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Determination for change of use from offices to form 2no. 4p two-bedroomed dwellings, refurbished existing front timber doors, new single staircase to first floor, ground floor retail unit ceilings will be sound proofed and removal of first floor staircase in retail areas

As published by the council, reference 26/04663/DPD

Application record

Reference
26/04663/DPD
Status
Current
Validated
25 Aug 2026
Ward
Otley & Yeadon
Parish
Otley Town Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
LS21 3AT

Comment by 18 September 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Have your say on Leeds's portal.

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 25 Aug 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 3 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 20 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Leeds took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

9 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

This application is with Leeds for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

About this record

Reading the register

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Leeds is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

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