Leeds public notices: Manston Lane changes and new vehicle licences
Here are the latest public notices issued in Leeds.
Every week, we sift through the latest public notices issued in Leeds 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.
New Proposed Permanent Change
Stopping Up of Manston Lane, LS15: The Department for Transport proposes an Order under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to authorise the stopping up of an irregular shaped northern part width of Manston Lane to enable new development.
- Details: The draft order and relevant plan are available for inspection at Cross Gates Library for 28 days, commencing, January 8 2026.
- Objections: Any person may object in writing by midnight on February 5, 2026 to the Secretary of State, quoting reference SUO2722384. Objections can be emailed to [email protected] or sent by post to National Transport Casework Team, PO Box 1393, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 5FQ.
STARK (trading as STARK Building Materials UK Limited of Transport Centre, Second Floor, Tollbar House, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2UH) is applying to change an existing licence.
The change is to add an operating centre to keep 5 goods vehicles and 0 trailers at: Unit 4A, Logic Leeds, Skelton Moor Way, Halton, Leeds LS15 0BF
Objections: Owners or occupiers of land near the operating centre who believe their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE within 21 days of this notice. A copy of the representations must also be sent to the applicant at their address above.
Leeds District Traffic Regulation Notices
Leeds City Council has made several temporary and permanent traffic regulation orders across the district.
Key Temporary Road Closures and Traffic Changes
Shadwell Park Avenue, Harewood: Temporary road closure between Shadwell Lane and Shadwell Park Close for road crossing works.
- When: 19th January 2026 to 25th January 2026.
- Diversion: Shadwell Lane, Roundhay Park Lane, Shadwell Park Drive.
Central Leeds (Great George Street, Bedford Street, Park Row & South Parade): Temporary restrictions for works including removing a traffic island and fire remediation.
- Changes Include: A temporary banned left turn from Great George Street into Woodhouse Lane, and a closure of Bedford Street from Park Row. Bus gates on Park Row, Infirmary Street, and East Parade will be suspended for diversionary traffic.
- When: Various dates, starting from Monday 12th January 2026.
Montagu Crescent, Roundhay: Temporary one-way exit restrictions at its junctions with Oakwood Lane for gas replacement works.
- When: Phased closures from 8th January 2026 to 30th January 2026.
Ring Road Speed Limit: A temporary 30mph speed limit will be in effect on Ring Road Weetwood, Adel, Moortown, and Meanwood (A6120) between Lawnswood Roundabout and King Lane Roundabout for ducting and signage works.
- When: Monday 12th January 2026 to Friday 1st May 2026.
Elland Road Match Day Restrictions: Vehicle restrictions (stopping/waiting/road closures) will be in place on Sovereign Street and Lowfields Road on all Leeds United home match days during the remainder of the 2026 season.
Footpath Closure
Aireborough Definitive Footpath No.103 (Rawdon): The footpath from Low Green to Cliffe Drive is temporarily closed due to a broken culvert.
- When: Starts 8th January 2026, for a maximum of 6 months.
Proposed Permanent Changes
The Council also proposes permanent restrictions, including new 'No Waiting at any Time' zones and prohibitions of all motor vehicles in parts of the Wortley (Kellett Lane/Ryedale Holt area), Victoria Park (Kirkstall Avenue, Victoria Park Avenue area), and Seacroft (Stocks Rise) wards.
- Objections: Any objections or representations concerning the proposed orders must be made in writing by 2 February 2026 to the TRO Team at Leeds City Council or via email to [email protected].
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.
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