Declarations
Meeting: Monday, 7th April 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
6. 45 Victoria Street Morecambe Lancashire LA4 4AF
- Councillor Keith Budden - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillor Keith Budden declared an interest in agenda item A6 24/01166/FUL 45 Victoria Road Morecambe. The reason being that the applicant was a fellow member of the Conservative group. Councillor Budden declared that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
Meeting: Tuesday, 27th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
7. Former Frankie And Benny's Hilmore Way Morecambe Lancashire
- Councillor Catherine Potter - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Catherine Potter declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that potential alternative uses for the site had been discussed at a meeting in which Councillor Potter had been present. Councillor Potter stated that she would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
- Councillor John Livermore - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor John Livermore declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that the proposals had been discussed at a meeting of Morecambe Town Council in which Councillor Livermore had been present. Councillor Livermore stated that he would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
Meeting: Tuesday, 27th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
8. Former Frankie And Benny's Hilmore Way Morecambe Lancashire
- Councillor Catherine Potter - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Catherine Potter declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that potential alternative uses for the site had been discussed at a meeting in which Councillor Potter had been present. Councillor Potter stated that she would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
- Councillor John Livermore - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor John Livermore declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that the proposals had been discussed at a meeting of Morecambe Town Council in which Councillor Livermore had been present. Councillor Livermore stated that he would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
Meeting: Tuesday, 27th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
9. Former Frankie And Benny's Hilmore Way Morecambe Lancashire
- Councillor Catherine Potter - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Catherine Potter declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that potential alternative uses for the site had been discussed at a meeting in which Councillor Potter had been present. Councillor Potter stated that she would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
- Councillor John Livermore - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor John Livermore declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that the proposals had been discussed at a meeting of Morecambe Town Council in which Councillor Livermore had been present. Councillor Livermore stated that he would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
Meeting: Tuesday, 27th May 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
10. Former Frankie And Benny's Hilmore Way Morecambe Lancashire
- Councillor Catherine Potter - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Catherine Potter declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that potential alternative uses for the site had been discussed at a meeting in which Councillor Potter had been present. Councillor Potter stated that she would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
- Councillor John Livermore - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor John Livermore declared an interest in agenda items A7 25/00314/FUL, A8 25/00316/FUL, A9 25/00390/ADV and A10 25/00932/ADV (all) Former Frankie and Benny’s, Hilmore Way, Morecambe. The reason being that the proposals had been discussed at a meeting of Morecambe Town Council in which Councillor Livermore had been present. Councillor Livermore stated that he would be viewing each of the four applications fairly and with an open mind.
Meeting: Monday, 23rd June 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
5. Land North West of Newlands Road Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Keith Budden - Other - Councillor Keith Budden sought advice from the Senior Solicitor and Deputy Monitoring Officer during consideration of item A5 23/00064/OUT Land North West of Newlands Drive Lancaster, and consequently declared an interest in the application. Councillor Budden recused himself from the meeting for the remainder of consideration of the item.
Meeting: Monday, 23rd June 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
8. City Lab 4 - 6 Dalton Square Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillor Martin Bottoms declared an interest in agenda items A8 25/00435/FUL and A9 25/00427/LB CityLab 4 – 6 Dalton Square Lancaster. The reason being that he had been a member of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the application had been previously discussed. Consequently, Councillor Bottoms would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of the items.
- Councillor Sue Tyldesley - Other - Councillor Sue Tyldesely declared an interest in agenda items A8 25/00435/FUL and A9 25/00427/LB CityLab 4 – 6 Dalton Square Lancaster. The reason being that she had been a member of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, Councillor Tyledesley would recuse herself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of the items.
Meeting: Monday, 23rd June 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
9. City Lab 4 - 6 Dalton Square Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillor Martin Bottoms declared an interest in agenda items A8 25/00435/FUL and A9 25/00427/LB CityLab 4 – 6 Dalton Square Lancaster. The reason being that he had been a member of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the application had been previously discussed. Consequently, Councillor Bottoms would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of the items.
- Councillor Sue Tyldesley - Other - Councillor Sue Tyldesely declared an interest in agenda items A8 25/00435/FUL and A9 25/00427/LB CityLab 4 – 6 Dalton Square Lancaster. The reason being that she had been a member of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the application had been previously discussed. Consequently, Councillor Tyledesley would recuse herself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of the items.
Meeting: Monday, 1st September 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
7. Former Builders Merchants Yard New Quay Road Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Mandy Bannon - Other - Councillor Mandy Bannon declared an interest in application A7 24/01171/FUL Former Builders Merchants Yard, New Quay Road, Lancaster. The reason being that she would speaking as Ward Councillor and Trustee of the Friends of Freeman’s Wood charity against the application. Councillor Bannon stated that she would recuse herself from the meeting for the consideration of the item.
Meeting: Monday, 29th September 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
6. 30 Berwick Way Heysham Morecambe Lancashire
- Councillor Colin Hartley JP - Other - Councillor Colin Hartley declared an interest in agenda item A6 25/00949/FUL 30 Berwick Way Heysham. The reason being that he was Ward Councillor for this application. Councillor Hartley stated that he would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.
Meeting: Monday, 27th October 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
6. Car Park Nelson Street Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda item A6 25/00615/FUL Car Park Nelson Street Lancaster. The reason being that they had both been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council where the application had been previously discussed. Consequently, both Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
- Councillor Sue Tyldesley - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda item A6 25/00615/FUL Car Park Nelson Street Lancaster. The reason being that they had both been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council where the application had been previously discussed. Consequently, both Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
Meeting: Monday, 24th November 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
10. 1 Spring Garden Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1RQ
- Councillor Andrew Otway - Other - Councillors Dave Brookes, Tom Fish, Andrew Otway and Paul Tynan each declared an
interest in agenda item A10 25/00575/FUL 1 Spring Garden Street Lancaster. The reason being that the application had been made by a relative of another Green group Councillor. Consequently, all four Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
- Councillor Dave Brookes - Other - Councillors Dave Brookes, Tom Fish, Andrew Otway and Paul Tynan each declared an
interest in agenda item A10 25/00575/FUL 1 Spring Garden Street Lancaster. The reason being that the application had been made by a relative of another Green group Councillor. Consequently, all four Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
- Councillor Paul Tynan - Other - Councillors Dave Brookes, Tom Fish, Andrew Otway and Paul Tynan each declared an
interest in agenda item A10 25/00575/FUL 1 Spring Garden Street Lancaster. The reason being that the application had been made by a relative of another Green group Councillor. Consequently, all four Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
- Councillor Tom Fish - Other - Councillors Dave Brookes, Tom Fish, Andrew Otway and Paul Tynan each declared an
interest in agenda item A10 25/00575/FUL 1 Spring Garden Street Lancaster. The reason being that the application had been made by a relative of another Green group Councillor. Consequently, all four Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
Meeting: Monday, 24th November 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
11. Lancaster City Museum Market Street Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1HT
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillor Martin Bottoms declared an interest in agenda item A11 25/01039/LB Lancaster City Museum Market Street Lancaster. The reason being that he was a member of the Museum Working Group. Councillor Bottoms stated he would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
Meeting: Monday, 15th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
5. Land South Of Low Road, Halton, Lancashire
- Councillor James Sommerville - Other - Councillor James Somerville declared an interest in agenda item A5 23/01327/OUT Land South of Low Road, Halton. The reason being that he had previously expressed an opinion on this application. Councillor Somerville stated that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of the item.
Meeting: Monday, 15th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
11. 45A Chester Place, Lancaster, Lancashire
- Councillor Roger Dennison - Other - Councillor Roger Dennison declared an interest in agenda item A11 21/01577/FULL 45A Chester Place, Lancaster. The reason being his role as Armed Forces Champion. Councillor Dennison stated that he would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind but would nevertheless abstain from voting on the item.
Meeting: Monday, 15th December 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
12. Lancaster City Museum , Market Street, Lancaster
- Councillor Roger Dennison - Other - Councillor Roger Dennison declared an interest in agenda item A12 25/01136/LB Lancaster Museum. The reason being his role as Armed Forces Champion. Councillor Dennison stated that he would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.
Meeting: Monday, 16th February 2026 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
5. Land to the west of Slyne Road Bolton Le Sands Lancashire
- Councillor Keith Budden - Other - Councillor Keith Budden declared an interest in application A5 25/0080/OUT Land to the west of Slyne Road Bolton-le-Sands. The reason being was that he had been a member of Bolton-le-Sands Parish Council when the application had been considered. Cllr Budden stated that he would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.
- Councillor Sue Tyldesley - Other - Councillor Sue Tyldesley declared an interest in application A5 25/0080/OUT Land to the west of Slyne Road Bolton-le-Sands. The reason being was that she had met and heard the views of a group who were against the application. Cllr Tyldesley stated that she would be viewing the application fairly and with an open mind.
Meeting: Monday, 16th February 2026 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
6. Central Promenade Regeneration Site Marine Road Central Morecambe Lancashire
- Councillor Catherine Potter - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Dave Brookes - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Councillor Martin Bottoms was also a member of the Eden Project Board. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Sandra Thornberry - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Sue Tyldesley - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
Meeting: Monday, 16th February 2026 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
7. Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site Marine Road Central Morecambe Lancashire
- Councillor Catherine Potter - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Dave Brookes - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Councillor Martin Bottoms was also a member of the Eden Project Board. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Sandra Thornberry - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
- Councillor Sue Tyldesley - Other - Councillors Martin Bottoms, Dave Brookes, Catherine Potter, Sandra Thornberry and Sue Tyldesley each declared an interest in agenda items A6 25/01118/VCN Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe and A7 26/00023/FUL Land East of Central Promenade Regeneration Site, Marine Road Central, Morecambe. The reason being that they had all been members of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the applications had been previously discussed. Consequently, all five Councillors would recuse themselves from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
Meeting: Monday, 16th February 2026 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
10. Ryelands House Owen Road Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillor Martin Bottoms declared an interest in agenda item A10 25/01361/LB Ryelands House Owen Road Lancaster. The reason being that he had been a member of the Cabinet of Lancaster City Council when the application had been previously discussed. Consequently, Councillor Bottoms would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.
Meeting: Monday, 16th February 2026 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
11. Boundary Wall and Footway to Moor Mills Car Park Off Nelson Street Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillor Martin Bottoms declared an interest in agenda items A11 25/01313/FUL Boundary Wall and Footway to Moor Mills Car Park and A12 25/01318/LB Boundary Wall to Moor Mills Car Park off Nelson Street Lancaster. The reason being that he had previously discussed the applications with an access liaison group. Consequently, Councillor Bottoms would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.
Meeting: Monday, 16th February 2026 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee
12. Boundary Wall to Moor Mills Car Park Off Nelson Street Lancaster Lancashire
- Councillor Martin Bottoms - Other - Councillor Martin Bottoms declared an interest in agenda items A11 25/01313/FUL Boundary Wall and Footway to Moor Mills Car Park and A12 25/01318/LB Boundary Wall to Moor Mills Car Park off Nelson Street Lancaster. The reason being that he had previously discussed the applications with an access liaison group. Consequently, Councillor Bottoms would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of these items.