LS14 PROJECT PREPARATION BRIEF
Updating a house without assuming the original layout still works

Prepared by ATR Developments Limited. You can use this with your designer or builder.
These are preparation prompts, not a property survey or a permissions decision.

Project address: ______________________________
Proposed work: ________________________________
Intended use / occupation: ____________________

For a house renovation in Seacroft, Swarcliffe or Whinmoor, begin with the layout and construction that are actually present. Earlier alterations may have changed walls, heating or storage. A village property around Thorner needs its own approach rather than borrowing the same specification.

DECISIONS TO RESOLVE

1. Identify earlier alterations
Compare the current floor plan with any original drawings or previous surveys. Mark uncertain wall construction and service routes before deciding where to form an opening or move a bathroom.
[ ] Gather: An annotated floor plan showing known and uncertain alterations.
Notes: ________________________________________

2. Set the order of improvements
If the project includes insulation, windows and new heating, discuss the work together before selecting equipment. Avoid paying to refinish surfaces that need reopening for the next phase.
[ ] Gather: A list of immediate work and planned later improvements.
Notes: ________________________________________

ADDRESS CHECKS
[ ] Confirm the authority using the full address: https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
[ ] Establish applicable permissions with the relevant authority and advisers.

PRIMARY RESOURCES

Local maps & character documents
Selected links from the council’s directory. Use the named area and boundary to check relevance to your property; these documents do not apply to the whole postcode.
Thorner: appraisal document (PDF 3MB): https://www.leeds.gov.uk/sites/default/files/files-imported/bf854789baad58d80282a9bb59d06dc3fc204a6e25ad1d3c73007eb13b3c7403.pdf
Seacroft Dawson’s Court: area map (PDF 549KB): https://www.leeds.gov.uk/sites/default/files/files-imported/816f0cd3b93aa0d1117ad674c88a31e0f6e2a88cf3d94990d0bb4b47d87a8e83.pdf

Leeds City Council
Find earlier decisions and check the relevant conservation boundary for your address.
Planning history: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/planning/planning-permission/view-and-comment-on-planning-applications
Conservation maps & appraisals: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/planning/conservation-protection-and-heritage/conservation-area

Historic England
Search for an individual listed building. This is a different check from whether it stands in a conservation area.
Search the National Heritage List: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/

Resource review: 2026-10-16
No project cost, permission or availability is confirmed by this checklist.