LS9 PROJECT PREPARATION BRIEF
Refurbishing a property with a commercial neighbour

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 premises or housing around Cross Green, Richmond Hill or Mabgate, establish what happens next door and above before planning disruptive work. The relevant question is the actual pattern of occupation, deliveries and shared services at your building, rather than a general description of the district.

DECISIONS TO RESOLVE

1. Map occupied interfaces
List adjoining homes, businesses and shared yards. Agree a route for deliveries and identify which operations need coordination with occupiers so the programme does not depend on unconfirmed access.
[ ] Gather: A simple neighbour and access plan, including shared entrances.
Notes: ________________________________________

2. Clarify service ownership
Locate meters, incoming supplies and any shared drainage runs before arranging strip-out. Record which systems serve only the project and which need the landlord or utility provider involved.
[ ] Gather: Meter photographs, available drainage drawings and landlord contacts.
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.
Mabgate: appraisal document (PDF 10MB): https://www.leeds.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-02/mabgateleeds_caa_19july22.pdf
Mabgate: area map (PDF 671KB): https://www.leeds.gov.uk/sites/default/files/files-imported/7abac090644d1e425feca327688c8a39350ff587649eab1aaba6a99835e92235.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

GOV.UK party wall guidance
Check the type and position of the proposed work before deciding whether notice or specialist advice is required.
Party walls and building work: https://www.gov.uk/party-walls-building-works

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