Housing & Planning

Renters (Reform Bill) Intervention

On Monday, I intervened in the Renters (Reform) Bill debate, to raise the story of one of my constituents who was evicted under a Section...

Ukrainian refugees - Renting

On March 14th I spoke in Parliament on the barriers to renting for Ukrainian refugees, challenging the Home Office and DLUHC to do better.

East of Otley Application Paused for 'Meaningful Rethink'

Following Leeds City Council’s recent communication that it has paused the East of Otley hybrid planning application in response to the...

Clarity sought for East of Otley Development

Alex Sobel is seeking clarity from Leeds City Council as to the status of the East of Otley Development amid rumours of a significant...

Housing and net zero - Climate Change Committee Progress Report

Last week I spoke at the Climate Committee Progress Report 2021, one of the issues I raised was on planning and net zero.

East Of Otley planning submission

Today I have submitted an objection to the planning application for the East of Otley development. Over the past few weeks and months, I...

Digital billboards: What is happening and how we make change

We have had contact from a number of people in Otley, particularly residents of Bradford Road who are deeply concerned by the new digital...

MP requests 'call-in' for Leeds Bradford Airport decision

Alex Sobel has asked the Government to call in the decision to approve the new terminal building at Leeds Bradford Airport. The MP, who...

East of Otley: Library of Documents

Click Here for the Otley East Website Consultation response: Alex Sobel MP Otley Neighbourhood Plan Neighbourhood Plan Guiding Principles...