Public notices: New licences, road closures and traffic changes across Leeds this week

Every week, we sift through the latest public notices 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.

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd - High Street, Boston Spa - New Premises Licence

Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd. has applied for a premises licence for Sainsbury’s, 169 High Street, Boston Spa, LS23 6BH, for the following licensable activities: to allow the sale of alcohol between the hours of 7am and 11pm daily for consumption off the premises.

Any person or responsible authority may make representations to the Licensing Authority no later than February 3, 2026, by emailing [email protected].

Sambuca Ristorante Italiano, Queens Place, Morley - New Premises Licence

Mr. Kastriot Hasanaj has applied for a premises licence in respect of the premises Sambuca Ristorante Italiano, 2 Queens Place, Morley, LS27 8HG, for the following licensable activities: the sale of alcohol, Monday to Sunday, noon to midnight, and regulated entertainment, Monday to Sunday, noon to midnight.

A record of the application can be inspected at the Leeds City Council offices during normal office hours, on the council's website, or by emailing [email protected].

Leeds, Burmantofts/Kippax/Otley/Woodlesford/Seacroft/Methley- Temporary Traffic Restrictions

Kippax

Westfield Lane: Will be closed to traffic from a point near property number 2 Kempton Road to the junction with Kempton Road.

• Reason: Gas pipe works.
• In force: 24 hours a day, from Friday, January 30, 2026, until approximately Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
• Diversion: Via Kempton Road, Ebor Mount, and Leeds Road.

Methley

Hungate Lane: Will be closed in two phases:

• Phase 1: From Newmarket Lane to a point adjacent to Home Farm.
• In force: 24 hours a day on weekdays, between January 23 and February 24, 2026.
• Phase 2: From a point adjacent to Home Farm to a point adjacent to property no. 20 Hungate Lane.
• In force: 24 hours a day on weekdays, between March 16 and April 14, 2026.
• Reason: Gas main replacement works.
• Diversion: Via Hungate Lane and Newmarket Lane (and vice versa).

Burmantofts

York Road: A temporary prohibition of right turns will be in place at its crossover junctions with Oak Tree Lane and outside the Cemetery.

• Reason: Carriageway resurfacing works.
• In force: Between 7:00 pm and 2:30 am, from Monday, January 26, 2026, until approximately Saturday, February 7, 2026.
• Diversion: Via York Road, Selby Road, and Lyme Chase.

Woodlesford

• Seventh Avenue: Will be closed to traffic at a point adjacent to property number 18.
• Reason: Electrical supply connection works.
• In force: Between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, each day, from Tuesday, January 27, 2026, until approximately Monday, February 2, 2026.
• Diversion: Via Sixth Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Eighth Avenue (and vice versa).

City centre (parking bay suspensions)

• Park Place: 4 parking bays adjacent to Bank House at the junction with King Street will be suspended 24 hours a day, from January 15, 2026, until February 24, 2026.
• York Place: 5 parking bays opposite Bank House at the junction with King Street will be suspended overnight (7:00 pm to 7:00 am) during the periods January 16 to January 27, and February 26 until March 3, 2026.
• Reason: Scaffolding works.

Motorist restrictions (core sampling works)

Ring Road Beeston: Prohibition of turning left at its junction with Millshaw.

• In Force: Between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm, each day, from January 26 to January 28, 2026.
• Tingley Common, Morley: Prohibition of turning right at its junction with Capitol Boulevard.
• In Force: Between 9:30 am and 3:00 pm, each day, from January 26, 2026.

Event-related traffic management

• Leeds Rhinos Headingley Stadium events: "No Stopping" restrictions will be in place on various sections of roads near the stadium (including St Michael’s La, Kirkstall La, Cardigan Rd, Headingley Mount) between Midnight and 11:59 pm on event dates, starting with the Testimonial Rugby Match on Saturday, January 24, 2026, and various Super League matches throughout 2026.
• Leeds United 2026 fixtures (Elland Road): Restrictions will apply on match days, including:
• Sovereign Street: Restrictions on stopping/waiting (other than buses) and a change to the loading restriction to a shared Loading & Taxi restriction.
• Lowfields Road: Prohibition of all vehicles (other than official match vehicles) from its junction with Elland Road up to the M621 overpass.
• Key dates: Premier League matches are currently scheduled for January 17 & 31, February 7 & 28, March 4 & 21, April 18, and May 2 & 17, 2026.

Permanent/long-term changes

Springwell Street, Holbeck: A new permanent "Prohibition of All Vehicles" (Point Closure) will be introduced from its junction with Wellington Street to its intersection with Springwell Road, effective January 15, 2026.

New 20mph speed limits (effective January 15, 2026):

Red Kite Court and Sunflower Close in Seacroft.

Proposed 20mps speed limits (objection deadline February 9, 2026):

Carr Banks View, Deanbeck Rise, Hillridge Drive, and Wharfe Meadow Avenue in Otley.

Proposed new "No Waiting at any Time" restrictions (objection deadline February 9, 2026):

On sections of various roads in Allerton Bywater, Kippax, and Methley, including Leeds Rd in both Kippax and Methley, and Station Rd in both Allerton Bywater and Methley. (See original notice for full list of roads).

Footpath Closure

• Aireborough Definitive Bridleway No.99 (off Cragg Wood Drive, Rawdon): Closed from its junction with Cragg Wood Drive to its end point for a maximum of 6 months, effective January 15, 2026.
• Reason: Collapsed wall. (No official diversion).]

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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