Agenda and minutes

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As there was no legislation in place for the Town Council to hold virtual meetings, and because of the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, the Parks & Recreation Committee formed virtually as an Advisory Committee. Any recommendations outside of the current work’s programme, budget or policy would require ratification at the Full Council meeting held on 28th June 2021.

P280

Apologies for Absence

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

 

Committee Members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Deputy Town Clerk (adam.clapton@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 P280

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence received.

 

P281

Declarations of Interest

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.

Minutes:

Cllr M Jones declared a non-pecuniary interest for agenda item 5.13 as the applicant was known to her.

Cllrs J Aitman, V Gwatkin and R Smith declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5.11 & 5.12 as the applicant was known to them.

 

P282

To adopt and sign as correct the minutes of 30 March, 20 April & 18 May 2021 pdf icon PDF 498 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Resolved:

 

That, the minutes of the meetings of the Committee held on 30 March, 20 April & 18 May 2021 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

 

P283

Matters arising from the minutes of 30 March, 20 April & 18 May 2021.

Minutes:

Min No. P261 Salt Cross Garden Village Area Action Plan Examination

 

An update was requested as to whether a further written submission had been made. The Chair undertook to look into the issue and advise accordingly.

 

P284

Public Participation

The meeting will adjourn for this item.

 

Members of the public may speak for a maximum of five minutes each during the period of public participation, in line with Standing Order 42.  Matters raised shall relate to the following items on the agenda.

Minutes:

The Committee adjourned for this item.

 

Mr M McCappin addressed the Committee on Agenda Item 11, Burford Experimental Traffic 7.5T Regulation Order.

 

The Committee reconvened following public participation.

 

P285

Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 17 KB

To receive and consider a schedule of Planning Applications from West Oxfordshire District Council.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

 

The Committee received and considered a schedule of planning applications received from West Oxfordshire District Council.

 

Resolved:

 

That the comments, as per the attached schedule, be forwarded to West Oxfordshire District

Council.

 

 

P285a

20/03281/FUL - 87 Corn Street - Amended Plans pdf icon PDF 292 KB

To consider revised plans and additional Agent’s comments in respect of Application 20/03284/FUL – 87 Corn Street

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received a report seeking comments on amended plans for an application at 87 Corn Street, Witney.

 

Resolved:

 

That, Witney Town Council welcome the improvements to cycle storage provision and electric vehicle charging points reflected in the revised plans. While Witney Town Council does not object to this application,  ...  view the full minutes text for item P285a

P286

Planning Decisions pdf icon PDF 11 KB

To receive and consider a schedule of Planning decisions from West Oxfordshire District Council.

 

Minutes:

The Committee received and considered a schedule of planning decisions received from West Oxfordshire District Council.

 

Resolved:

 

That the list circulated advising of District Council planning decisions be noted.

 

P287

Licensing Application W/21/00319/PRMA - Freebrights Ltd T/A Huffkins, Unit 2, Parkside, Avenue Two, Witney, OX28 4YX pdf icon PDF 139 KB

To receive and consider a premises licence application - W/21/00319/PRMA - Freebrights Ltd T/A Huffkins, Unit 2, Parkside, Avenue Two, Witney, OX28 4YX

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received and considered an application for a Premises Licence at Unit 2, Parkside, Avenue Two, Witney.

 

It was noted that the application sought to allow the applicant to add alcohol drinks to hampers they provided online.

 

Resolved:

 

That, no objection be raised in respect of Licensing Application W/21/00319/PRMA  ...  view the full minutes text for item P287

P288

Licensing Application W/21/00322/PRMA - Part And Parcel (Dodo Pubs Ltd), 2 - 4 Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AN pdf icon PDF 121 KB

To receive and consider a premises licence application W/21/00322/PRMA - Part And Parcel (Dodo Pubs Ltd), 2 - 4 Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AN

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received and considered an application for a premises licence at 2-4 Market Square, Witney.

 

The Committee considered the hours to accord with those expected for a licensed premises.

 

Resolved:

 

That, no objection be raised in respect of Licensing Application W/21/00322/PRMA

 

P289

Planning Appeal - APP/D3125/W/21/3274682 - 2 Springfield Park, Witney pdf icon PDF 93 KB

To receive notification of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/W/21/3274682 - 2 Springfield Park, Witney

Minutes:

The Committee received details of a planning appeal submitted in respect of 2 Springfield Road, Witney.

 

Resolved:

 

That the planning appeal notification for 2 Springfield Park, Witney be noted.

 

P290

West Oxfordshire District Council Community Recycling Centres - Consultation pdf icon PDF 320 KB

To receive details of a consultation by West Oxfordshire District in respect of the Community Recycling Centres.

Minutes:

The Committee received details of a consultation regarding the closure of Community Recycling Centres in Witney and other parts of the district.

 

Members expressed their disappointment at the closures and considered the consultation process to have been inadequate with both statutory organisations and the public and that the response deadline  ...  view the full minutes text for item P290

P291

Burford Experimental Traffic 7.5 Tonne Regulation Order pdf icon PDF 644 KB

To receive an interim monitoring report from Oxfordshire County Council of the traffic count data collected in April 2019 and February 2021 as part of the ongoing monitoring of this scheme.

Minutes:

The Committee received an interim monitoring report showing traffic data collected as part of the monitoring of the scheme.

 

Members noted the apparent impact on Witney of increased HGV movements with three of the four largest increases being in the town. It was suggested that, whilst understanding the concerns in  ...  view the full minutes text for item P291

P292

Experimental TRO - Various Roads (Witney) - Experimental School Streets Schemes (Phase 1b) pdf icon PDF 251 KB

To receive and note the introduction of Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders as part of the School Streets Scheme.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received details of the recently introduced School Street Scheme in Witney.

 

Resolved:

 

That, the implementation of the Experimental School Streets Scheme be noted.