Agenda and minutes

To consider apologies and reasons for absence.

Committee Members who are unable to attend the meeting should notify the Committee Clerk derek.mackenzie@witney-tc.gov.ukprior to the meeting, stating the reason for absence.

Standing Order 309a)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee whose role is to replace ordinary  ...  view the full agenda text for item P636

An apology for absence was received from Councillor J Aitman.

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.

There were no declarations of interest from members or officers.

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.

The Committee adjourned for this item.

A resident of Horton Cum Studley addressed the committee regarding Agenda item 7 – Botley West Solar Farm.

The meeting reconvened for planning applications to be considered.

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

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

Resolved:

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

To note the road naming for a new commercial development at Windrush Industrial Park, Witney.

The Committee received correspondence from West Oxfordshire District Council’s address management team which had already been circulated.

Members confirmed there were no objections to the proposed name of “The Gateway”.

Resolved:

That, the correspondence be noted.

To consider the road naming for a new residential development at the rear of 37 Corn Street, Witney.

The Committee received correspondence from West Oxfordshire District Council’s address management team.

Members had no objections to the proposed name of “Olive Court”.

Resolved:

That, the correspondence be noted.

Members are asked to consider the proposal by Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) to create a new solar farm in the West of Oxfordshire called Botley West Solar Farm and submit a response, if appropriate.

A public consultation is being held by the applicant up to and including 15 December 2022.  ...  view the full agenda text for item P642

The Committee intently discussed the proposal submitted for which a public consultation was open until 15 December 2022.

Members acknowledged that the proposed sites were to the East of Witney, however, effects would still be felt within the parish, most notably on resident access to the countryside and the local  ...  view the full minutes text for item P642