Declarations of interest for agenda item '18/5544M-Development of 10 dwellings and associated infrastructure, Land off Dark Lane, Gawsworth, Land off Dark Lane, Gawsworth, Macclesfield for Mr M Thompson, Engine of the North'
- Councillor Brian Puddicombe - In the interests of Openness - In the interest of openness in respect of application 18/5544M, Councillor B Puddicombe declared that he attended Gawsworth Parish Council meetings as part of the area fell within his ward. He had heard the application being discussed at a meeting of Gawsworth Parish Council, however had had not taken part in any discussions or pre determined the application.
- Councillor Lesley Smetham - In the interests of Openness - In the interest of openness in respect of application 18/5544M, Councillor L Smetham declared that she was the ward Councillor. She lived within the locality of the site but it was not considered to be close enough to affect her judgment. She had been aware of this planning application for some time and, in her role as ward Councillor, she had attended a number of meetings and had also been involved with Gawsworth’s Neighbourhood Plan. She had been in contact with individuals about different matters at different times. She had not expressed any views and had not voted for or against proposals at any stage. She had provided advice on the planning process or signposted people to the correct section to deal with their matter. Her comments had been restricted to planning matters without expressing an opinion. She had not voted either for or against any proposals. She was attending the meeting with an open mind to balance the information and views that she heard today to reach a view on the application.
- Councillor Nick Mannion - In the interests of Openness - In the interest of openness in respect of application 18/5544M, Councillor N Mannion declared that as the land in question was in his portfolio he had a conflict of interest and therefore would leave the room prior to consideration of the application.
- Councillor Paul Findlow - In the interests of Openness - the interest of openness in respect of application 18/5544M, Councillor P Findlow declared that he knew Andy Frost the agent for the applicant speaking on the application.
- Councillor Sally Holland - In the interests of Openness - In the interest of openness in respect of application 18/5544M, Councillor S Holland declared that she had been contacted by a member of the Parish Council who was down on the list to speak at the meeting. She had not discussed the application or pre determined it and had merely provided advice as to the processes which needed to be followed.