Declarations of interest for agenda item 'Declarations of Interest/Pre Determination'
- Councillor Brian Puddicombe - - Councillor Puddicombe declared that, in relation to application 23/3619M, all Members had received brochure of the development form the agent / applicant, and he had received a letter via email from the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England on the subject of the application.
- Councillor Lesley Smetham - - Councillor Smetham declared that, in relation to application 23/3619M, she was acquainted with the agent of the applicant, Gary Halman, as a local resident.
- Councillor Nick Mannion - - Councillor Mannion declared that, in relation to application 23/3619M, he had previously been portfolio holder for Cheshire East Council’s Economy and Growth Committee, had been in Chair of the committee, and was currently Vice Chair of the committee and therefore was aware of the redevelopment on the site, but has had not no direct involvement with the application or applicant.
- Councillor Stewart Gardiner - - Councillor Gardiner declared that, in relation to application 23/3619M, he was known to the agent of the applicant, Gary Halman, as their paths had crossed with Councilor Gardiner was a practising planner, although they had not been in contact for several years and not discussed the application. Councillor Gardiner also declared that he was a member of Knutsford Town Council and met regularly with the applicant as they had large land holdings in the area, and had connections to the Knutsford Town Council buildings, however the application had not been discussed. Councillor Gardiner also declared that one of the public speakers, Councillor Anthony Harrison, was also a member of his local Conservative group.