Declarations of interest

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Category: Any DPI Other Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) Other Interest (Prejudicial) Pecuniary

Councillor: Any Abuhajar, Councillor Suhir Abuhajar Ainscough, Councillor Joanne Ainscough Armistead, Councillor Catherine Armistead Bannon, Councillor Mandy Bannon Belcher, Councillor Louise Belcher Black, Councillor Matthew Black Black, Councillor Phillip Black Blaikie, Councillor Gerry Blaikie Bottoms, Councillor Martin Bottoms Bradley, Councillor Philip Bradley Brookes, Councillor Dave Brookes Budden, Councillor Keith Budden Cleet, Councillor Roger Cleet Colbridge, Councillor Ruth Colbridge Colley, Councillor Wilson Colley Cooper, Councillor Brett Cooper Cozler, Councillor Claire Cozler Deery, Councillor Maria Deery Dennison, Councillor Roger Dennison Dowding, Councillor Gina Dowding Fish, Councillor Tom Fish Gardiner, Councillor Andrew Gardiner Gawith, Councillor Martin Gawith Greenwell, Councillor Alan Greenwell Hamilton-Cox, Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox Hanna, Councillor Chris Hanna Hanson, Councillor John Hanson Harris, Councillor Prof Chris Harris Hart, Councillor Paul Hart Hartley, Councillor Colin Hartley JP Hunter, Councillor Ross Hunter Jackson, Councillor Caroline Jackson Jackson, Councillor Peter Jackson Knight, Councillor Kate Knight Lenox, Councillor Jack Lenox Livermore, Councillor John Livermore Maddocks, Councillor Sally Maddocks McGowan, Councillor Sarah McGowan Metcalf-Riener, Councillor Isabella Metcalf-Riene Mills, Councillor Abi Mills Mills, Councillor Hamish Mills Newton, Councillor Paul Newton Otway, Councillor Andrew Otway Parr, Councillor Jean Parr Pattison, Councillor Margaret Pattison Penney, Councillor Susan Penney Potter, Councillor Catherine Potter Pritchard, Councillor Joyce Pritchard Punshon, Councillor Sarah Punshon Redfern, Councillor Robert Redfern Riches, Councillor Sam Riches Russell, Councillor Grace Russell Sommerville, Councillor James Sommerville Stubbins, Councillor Paul Stubbins Stubbs, Councillor Jackson Stubbs Thornberry, Councillor Sandra Thornberry Tyldesley, Councillor Sue Tyldesley Tynan, Councillor Paul Tynan Whitaker, Councillor David Whitaker Wild, Councillor John Wild Wilkinson, Councillor Nick Wilkinson Wood, Councillor Jason Wood

 Declarations

Meeting:  Monday, 16th December 2024 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee

5. Former Skerton High School Owen Road Lancaster

• Councillor Dave Brookes - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillors Dave Brookes and Sandra Thornberry each declared an interest in agenda item A5 24/00509/FUL Former Skerton High School Owen Road 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 Sandra Thornberry - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillors Dave Brookes and Sandra Thornberry each declared an interest in agenda item A5 24/00509/FUL Former Skerton High School Owen Road 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.

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Meeting:  Monday, 16th December 2024 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee

7. Cove House Cove Road Silverdale

• Councillor Alan Greenwell - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillor Alan Greenwell declared an interest in agenda item A7 23/01409/FUL Cove House Cove Road Silverdale. The reason being due to his relationship with the Abbeyfield Silverdale Society charity, there could be a perception of bias in his decision making. Councillor Greenwell declared that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.

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Meeting:  Monday, 16th December 2024 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee

8. Cohens Chemist 52 - 54 Ullswater Road Lancaster

• Councillor Dave Brookes - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillor Dave Brookes declared an interest in agenda item A8 24/00939/FUL Cohens Chemist 52 – 54 Ullswater Road Lancaster. The reason being he had previously undertaken work and provided an EPC (energy performance certificate) for the building. Councillor Brookes declared that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.

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Meeting:  Monday, 16th December 2024 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee

10. The Storey Gardens Meeting House Lane Lancaster

• Councillor Dave Brookes - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillor Dave Brookes declared an interest in agenda item A10 24/00831/FUL The Storey Gardens Meeting House Lane Lancaster. The reason being he was a Trustee of the Friends of the Storey Gardens charity. Councillor Brookes declared that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the duration of consideration of this item.

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Meeting:  Monday, 10th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee

7. East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster

• Councillor Jack Lenox - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Jack Lenox declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that he sold cycles and cycle trailers likely to be used on that route. Councillor Lenox stated that he would be viewing the applications fairly and with an open mind.
• Councillor Mandy Bannon - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Mandy Bannon declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that she was a regular user of that route. Councillor Bannon stated that she would be viewing the applications fairly and with an open mind.
• Councillor Martin Gawith - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Martin Gawith declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that he was a member of the Ramblers Association who had taken part in the consultation. Councillor Gawith stated that he would be viewing the applications fairly and with an open mind.
• Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that he would be speaking as Ward Councillor and against application A7 24/00638/FUL. Councillor Hamilton-Cox stated that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the consideration of both items.

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Meeting:  Monday, 10th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee

8. East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster

• Councillor Jack Lenox - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Jack Lenox declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that he sold cycles and cycle trailers likely to be used on that route. Councillor Lenox stated that he would be viewing the applications fairly and with an open mind.
• Councillor Mandy Bannon - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Mandy Bannon declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that she was a regular user of that route. Councillor Bannon stated that she would be viewing the applications fairly and with an open mind.
• Councillor Martin Gawith - Other Interest (Non-prejudicial) - Councillor Martin Gawith declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that he was a member of the Ramblers Association who had taken part in the consultation. Councillor Gawith stated that he would be viewing the applications fairly and with an open mind.
• Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillor Tim Hamilton-Cox declared an interest in agenda items A7 24/00638/FUL and A8 24/00637/LB East Lodge, Aldcliffe Road, Lancaster. The reason being that he would be speaking as Ward Councillor and against application A7 24/00638/FUL. Councillor Hamilton-Cox stated that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the consideration of both items.

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Meeting:  Monday, 10th February 2025 10.30 a.m. - Planning Regulatory Committee

9. St Bernadettes Parish House, 120 Bowerham Road, Lancaster

• Councillor Andrew Otway - Other Interest (Prejudicial) - Councillor Andrew Otway declared an interest in agenda item A9 24/01210/FUL St Bernadettes Parish House, 120 Bowerham Road, Lancaster. The reason being that he would be speaking as Ward Councillor and against the application. Councillor Otway stated that he would recuse himself from the meeting for the consideration of this item.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.