Councillor Perry stated that since he had taken part in the Cabinet’s decision-making regarding the Heather House and Pavilion Building sites, he would withdraw from the meeting when applications 23/505231/NMAMD and 23/505593/NMAMD were discussed.

Councillor Russell stated that since the Mote Park kiosk formed part of her Cabinet portfolio, she would address the Committee and then withdraw from the meeting when application 23/504640/FULL was discussed.

Councillor Russell also stated that since the schemes were within the scope of her Cabinet portfolio, she would withdraw from the meeting when applications 23/505231/NMAMD and 23/505593/NMAMD were discussed.

Councillors Garten, Perry and Russell stated that although as Cabinet Members they had taken part in the decision to demolish the existing buildings at the Former Royal Mail Sorting Office site, they did not consider that this should preclude them from participating in determination of application 23/504552/FULL for the redevelopment of the site.