There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.

Councillors Perry and Riordan stated that they were Members of Staplehurst Parish Council.  However, they had not participated in the Parish Council’s discussions on application 23/502654/FULL (38 Southbank, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, Kent) and intended to speak and vote when it was considered.

Councillor Russell stated that some two years ago before she became a Member of the Planning Committee, residents contacted her about application 21/503412/FULL (Marden Sports Club, Maidstone Road, Marden, Kent) so she called it in for determination by the Committee.  She had read the Committee report and intended to speak and vote on the item.