Declarations of interest

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Category: Any Lobbied Non Pecuniary Pecuniary Personal Personal and Prejudicial Prejudicial

Councillor: Any Bailey, Councillor Emma Bailey Barrett, Councillor John Barrett Bennett, Councillor Eve Bennett Bierley, Councillor Owen Bierley Boles, Councillor Matthew Boles Bridgwood, Councillor Trevor Bridgwood Brockway, Councillor Mrs Jackie Brockway Brown, Councillor Frazer Brown Bunney, Councillor Stephen Bunney Carless, Councillor Karen Carless Clews, Councillor Liz Clews Darcel, Councillor Christopher Darcel Dobbie, Councillor David Dobbie Duguid, Councillor Adam Duguid Flear, Councillor Jacob Flear Fleetwood, Councillor Ian Fleetwood Hague, Councillor Sabastian Hague Howitt-Cowan, Councillor Paul Howitt-Cowan Key, Councillor Paul Key Lawrence, Councillor Mrs Angela Lawrence Lee, Councillor Paul Lee McGhee, Councillor Jeanette McGhee Morris, Councillor Peter Morris Mullally, Councillor Lynda Mullally Palmer, Councillor Maureen Palmer Patterson, Councillor Roger Patterson Pilgrim, Councillor Roger Pilgrim Rodgers, Councillor Mrs Diana Rodgers Rollings, Councillor Mrs Lesley Rollings Smith, Councillor Tom Smith Snee, Councillor Jim Snee Snee, Councillor Mrs Mandy Snee Swift, Councillor Paul Swift Velan, Councillor Baptiste Velan Westley, Councillor Moira Westley Young, Councillor Trevor Young

 Declarations

Meeting:  Wednesday, 11th September, 2024 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

4. Declarations of Interest

• Councillor David Dobbie - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor David Dobbie - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor David Dobbie - Personal - Councillor D. Dobbie made a personal declaration of interest regarding application number 00585, Baltic Mill, (agenda item 6f) in that he was a member of Gainsborough Town Council, a consultee for the application, however he confirmed he would hear the application with an open mind and address the matter as a Member of the Planning Committee.
• Councillor Emma Bailey - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Emma Bailey - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Jim Snee - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Jim Snee - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Karen Carless - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Karen Carless - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Matthew Boles - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Matthew Boles - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Matthew Boles - Personal - The Chairman made a personal declaration regarding application number 148001, Glebe Farm, (agenda item 6e), in that he knew the applicant through other associations however had not discussed any personal matters and he would consider the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Owen Bierley - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Owen Bierley - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Paul Swift - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Paul Swift - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Peter Morris - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Peter Morris - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.
• Councillor Tom Smith - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made two declarations on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee. The first declaration was in relation to application number 00585, Baltic Mill (agenda item 6f), as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members would hear the application with an open mind and in accordance with their training.
• Councillor Tom Smith - Lobbied - The second declaration was in relation to application 147738, land off Gallamore Lane, Market Rasen (agenda item 6a), in that all Members of the Committee had received an email from Tesco superstore. This would not impact their decision making process.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

4. Declarations of Interest

• Councillor David Dobbie - Non Pecuniary - Cllr D Dobbie explained that he was not able to attend 21 November site visit for application number 147131, Reepham BESS, therefore he would not vote on the item.
• Councillor David Dobbie - Non Pecuniary - Cllr D Dobbie explained that he had previously seen application number 00839, Silver Street, Gainsborough, in his capacity on Gainsborough Town Council; he declared that he would approach the application with an open mind, and would make a determination based upon the information presented at the meeting.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - Cllr Fleetwood made a non-pecuniary declaration of interest regarding application number 147131, Reepham BESS, in his capacity as County Councillor for the Reepham Ward. It was explained that he chaired the 21 November site visit with the support of the Committee, in the absence of the Chairman or Vice Chairman.
• Councillor Matthew Boles - Non Pecuniary - Regarding application number 147131, Reepham BESS, Cllr M Boles declared that he would not vote on the item due to his absence at the 6 November 2024 meeting and the 21 November 2024 site visit, but that he would remain in the Chamber to chair the item.
• Councillor Owen Bierley - Lobbied - With regard to application number 00698, Moortown House Farm, Market Rasen, Cllr O Bierley explained that he was contacted via email by the Applicant who was seeking support for the application, but that Cllr Bierley had not responded. He explained that as a Member of the Planning Committee, he needed to see all the evidence in the report before making a decision.
• Councillor Tom Smith - Non Pecuniary - Cllr T Smith declared that he would not vote on application number 147131, Reepham BESS; this was due to his absence at the first meeting when the application was deferred. He explained that despite attending the site visit, he had been advised to refrain from voting on the item but would comment during the discussion as he had read the documentation.
• Councillor Tom Smith - Non Pecuniary - Cllr T Smith made a non-pecuniary declaration of interest regarding application number 00698, Moortown House Farm, Market Rasen, in his capacity as County Councillor for the area. He explained that he had not made any comment on the proposed development, nor had he been contacted by the Applicant, and was to approach the application with an open mind.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

6e 00779 Washdyke Lane, Nettleham

• Councillor John Barrett - Non Pecuniary - Cllr J Barrett apologised to the Committee and declared a non-pecuniary interest in application 00779, Washdyke Lane, Nettleham, as the Ward Member for the area. He proceeded to thank the Agent and Case Officer for their work in addressing concerns with the outline application, before declaring that he would not participate in the surrounding discussion or vote.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

4. Declarations of Interest

• Councillor David Dobbie - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - In reference to application number 147744, Cllr Fleetwood declared a non-pecuniary interest in his capacity as District Councillor for the area. It was stated that he had not been lobbied and therefore would participate fully in the discussion and vote.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - With regard to application number 00446, Land North of Corn Close, Fiskerton, Cllr Fleetwood declared a non-pecuniary interest in his capacity as County Councillor for the area. It was stated that he had not been lobbied by the Parish Council, or individuals, and therefore would participate fully in the discussion and vote.
• Councillor Jim Snee - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor John Barrett - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Karen Carless - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Matthew Boles - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Matthew Boles - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Owen Bierley - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Paul Swift - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Peter Morris - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Roger Patterson - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Roger Pilgrim - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.
• Councillor Sabastian Hague - Lobbied - Regarding application number 147744, Pallinc Ltd, Beehive Business Park, Church Lane, Rand, the Chairman made a statement on behalf of all Members of the Planning Committee; it was explained that Members had received an email from the Applicant's Agent and the Chairman stated that the email had been deleted without being read.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

6c 00662 - Land at Willingham by Stow Farm, Marton Road, Willingham by Stow

• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - Cllr Fleetwood made a non-pecuniary declaration regarding application number 00662, land at Willingham by Stow Farm, Marton Road, Willingham by Stow. It was stated that he had substantial shareholding in National Grid but believed it did not preclude him taking part in the debate or the vote, as the Applicant was a separate company.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

4. Declarations of Interest

• Councillor David Dobbie - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Emma Bailey - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - Councillor I. Fleetwood declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to application WL/2024/00446 – Land North of Corn Close, Fiskerton. He explained he was the County Councillor for Fiskerton, he had not spoken with Fiskerton Parish Council in relation to this application.
• Councillor Jim Snee - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor John Barrett - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor John Barrett - Lobbied - Councillor Barrett declared, in relation to application WL/2024/00570 – Nettleham Road, Scothern, he had received an email regarding the application, but his decision making would not be affected.
• Councillor Karen Carless - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Matthew Boles - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Owen Bierley - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Paul Swift - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Peter Morris - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Roger Patterson - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.
• Councillor Roger Pilgrim - Non Pecuniary - The Chairman made a declaration on behalf of all Members of the Committee in relation to agenda item 6d, WL/2025/00005 & WL/2025/00044 – Trinity Art Centre, as the applicant was West Lindsey District Council. He confirmed that Members of the Planning Committee would retain an open mind and determine the application in line with their training. Members were not required to make a further declaration in respect of this application unless they had additional issues to raise regarding their ability to determine the application with an open mind.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 2nd April, 2025 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

4. Declarations of Interest

• Councillor Tom Smith - Non Pecuniary - Cllr T Smith made a non-pecuniary declaration of interest regarding application number 148017, Land off Riby Road, Keelby, in his capacity as County Councillor for the area. The Councillor explained to the Committee that he would keep an open mind when approaching the application.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 28th May, 2025 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

6a 00026 - Land to the North of Abbey Road and Wragby Road, Bardney

• Councillor Jim Snee - Non Pecuniary - The Vice-Chairman Cllr Snee thanked the Officer for his response and proceeded to make a non-pecuniary declaration of interest. He disclosed a personal connection to a housing provider linked to the area, noting that his wife was employed by Acis Housing, with Bardney falling within her remit. Councillor Snee had reassured the Committee that work-related discussions were not conducted at home.

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Meeting:  Wednesday, 28th May, 2025 6.30 pm - Planning Committee

3. Appointment of Vice-Chairman for the Meeting

• Councillor Ian Fleetwood - Non Pecuniary - Cllr Fleetwood declared a non-pecuniary interest in relation to planning application number 00026, concerning land to the north of Abbey Road and Wragby Road, Bardney. Before his appointment as Vice-Chairman of the Planning Committee, he had spoken locally about the application, offering guidance to both his constituents and the local parish council. Given his prior involvement and his intention to speak on the item as Ward Member, he stated that he would seek to appoint a Vice-Chairman to chair the item and would leave the room before the Committee’s deliberations commenced.