To disclose the existence and nature of any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests, other Pecuniary Interests or Non-Pecuniary Interests relating to items of business on the agenda having regard to paragraphs 6-8 inclusive of the Code of Conduct for Members.
(Members are reminded that they are also required to disclose any such interests as soon as they become aware should the need arise throughout the meeting).
Minutes:
Councillor A S Fluker declared the following in the interests of openness and transparency:
· Agenda Item 5 – FUL/MAL/17/00275 – Land between Station Road and Canute Hall, Fambridge Road, Althorne, Essex - he knew the Applicant and Objectors;
· Agenda Item 6 – FUL/MAL/17/00574 – Creeksea Place Farm House, Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex - he knew the Applicant;
· Agenda Item 9 – FUL/MAL/17/00736 – Land North of Riversleigh, Nipsells Chase, Mayland, Essex - he knew the Applicant, the Agent and Supporters;
· Agenda Item 10 – FUL/MAL/17/00738 – Land Adjacent High Steppers, Batts Road, Steeple, Essex - he knew the Applicant and the Agent;
· Agenda Item 11 – OUT/MAL/17/00752 – Land South of Charwood, Stoney Hills, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex - he knew the Applicant, the Agent and Objectors;
· Agenda Item 12 – FUL/MAL/17/00761 – Land Adjacent Theedhams Farm, Steeple Road, Southminster, Essex - he knew the Applicant and the Applicant’s company had contracted with him.
Councillor Mrs P A Channer, CC declared a non-pecuniary interest as she was also a Member of Essex County Council who was consulted on matters such as highways, regarding access, and education. Councillor Channer also declared the following non-pecuniary interests:
· Agenda Item 5 – FUL/MAL/17/00275 – Land between Station Road and Canute Hall, Fambridge Road, Althorne, Essex - she knew the Applicant, had been to a couple of events and knew some of the Objectors;
· Agenda Item 10 – FUL/MAL/17/00738 – Land Adjacent High Steppers, Batts Road, Steeple, Essex - she knew the Applicant;
· Agenda Item 11 – OUT/MAL/17/00752 – Land South of Charwood, Stoney Hills, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex - she knew the Agent.
Councillor R P F Dewick declared the following interests:
· A non-pecuniary interest in relation to Agenda Item 10 – FUL/MAL/17/00738 – Land Adjacent High Steppers, Batts Road, Steeple, Essex – as he knew the Applicant;
· A pecuniary interest in relation to Agenda Item 11 - Agenda Item 11 – OUT/MAL/17/00752 – Land South of Charwood, Stoney Hills, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex – as he did business with the Applicant. Councillor Dewick advised that he would leave the room for that item.
Councillor P G L Elliott declared the following interests:
· Agenda Item 5 - Agenda Item 5 – FUL/MAL/17/00275 – Land between Station Road and Canute Hall, Fambridge Road, Althorne, Essex – he knew the Applicant;
· Agenda Item 11 - Agenda Item 11 – OUT/MAL/17/00752 – Land South of Charwood, Stoney Hills, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex – he knew the Agent.
Councillor M W Helm declared the following interests:
· Agenda Item 5 - Agenda Item 5 – FUL/MAL/17/00275 – Land between Station Road and Canute Hall, Fambridge Road, Althorne, Essex – he knew the Applicant and some of the Objectors;
· Agenda Item 10 – FUL/MAL/17/00738 – Land Adjacent High Steppers, Batts Road, Steeple, Essex - he knew of the Applicant.
The Committee received the reports of the Chief Executive and determined the following planning applications, having taken into account all representations and consultation replies received, including those listed on the Members’ Update circulated at the meeting.