Agenda and minutes

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

Committee Members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Democratic Services Officer (nicky.cayley@witney-tc.gov.uk) prior to the meeting, stating the reason for absence.

Standing Order 309a)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee whose role is  ...  view the full agenda text for item P422

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are reminded to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests in any of the items under consideration at this meeting in accordance with the Town Council’s code of conduct.

Cllr Smith declared an interest in the item on the East Witney development as she lived in close proximity to one of the two sites.

The Committee adjourned in line with standing order 42 to receive public participation.

Mr Jim Clemence addressed the Council on WTC/169/20 – East Plot of Land at Book End.

Mr Mark Utting was present to answer the Committee’s questions on 20/02654/OUT – Land South East of Oxford Hill.

Following this  ...  view the full minutes text for item P424

To receive and consider a list of planning applications from West Oxfordshire District Council and to receive and update on 20/02654/OUT – Land South East of Oxford Hill.

The applications were moved up the agenda with the express permission of the Chair so that the member of the public could hear the debate. 

Members discussed the application for the Land South East of Oxford Hill, at length and delegated their response and any technical specification for paths and  ...  view the full minutes text for item P425

To receive and consider the minutes of the meetings held on 22 September 2020, 13 October 2020 and 3 November 2020 and any matters arising from them.

The Committee received and considered the minutes of the meetings held on 22 September, 13 October and 3 November 2020.

RESOLVED:          that the minutes of the meetings held on 22 September, 13 October and 3 November 2020 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair with Cllr  ...  view the full minutes text for item P426

To receive and consider a list of planning decisions from West Oxfordshire District Council.

The Committee received and considered the schedule of planning decisions taken by West Oxfordshire District Council.

RESOLVED:         that the schedule as circulated be noted.

RESOLVED:          to suspend Standing Order 48(a) to allow the meeting to continue for a further 10 minutes.

To receive and consider a consultation from Oxfordshire County Council and form a response if appropriate.

The Committee received and considered a consultation from Oxfordshire County Council concerning alterations to bus stops in the town.

The Democratic Services Officer explained that she had taken a telephone call from a couple with accessibility issues at the Newland Stop, which had been taken up with County Councillor Suzanne  ...  view the full minutes text for item P429

To receive and consider the minutes of the meeting of the Traffic Advisory Committee held on 29 September 2020 – For information only.

The Committee received and considered the minutes of the Traffic Advisory Committee held on 29 September 2020.

RESOLVED:          that the minutes be noted.

To receive and consider a licensing application consultation.

The Committee received and considered an application for a licence to sell alcohol by a grocery shop in Corn Street.

RESOLVED:          that Witney Town Council supports this application.