Agenda and draft 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 30(d)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee whose role is to replace ordinary  ...  view the full agenda text for item P608

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.

(Councillor G Meadows joined the meeting at 6:02pm)

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.

There was no public participation.

(Councillor S Simpson joined the meeting at 6:16pm – From Application 4.6 24/02578/FUL)

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 receive and consider request from West Oxfordshire District Council in respect of naming of buildings and street for the Local Centre, West Witney.

The Committee received and considered correspondence from Address Management at West Oxfordshire District Council in respect of their request for suggestions for the naming of a street.

Members agreed that the naming should reflect the current theme of that area of the estate where names of people with historical connections  ...  view the full minutes text for item P612

To receive an update from Oxfordshire Country Council regarding EV Community Microhubs.

The Committee received and considered the correspondence received.

Resolved:

That, the correspondence be noted.

To receive and consider correspondence regarding the proposed introduction of 20mph speed limit in the neighbouring parish of Hailey. This item was referred to the committee from the meeting of the Council on 14 October 2024.  (Minute 589 Refers)

Note: The consultation date has passed therefore any response would be  ...  view the full agenda text for item P614

The Committee received and considered the correspondence received from Oxfordshire County Council regarding the proposed introduction of a 20mph scheme in the neighbouring parish of Hailey.

The item had been referred to the Committee from the meeting of the Council on 14 October (Minute 589 refers). Officers advised the closing  ...  view the full minutes text for item P614

To receive from West Oxfordshire District Council an Information Leaflet in respect of Section 106 Contributions.

The Committee received an Information Leaflet from West Oxfordshire District Council relating to Section 106 funding requests

Members expressed how useful they found the information and that it highlighted the need to ensure that Section 106 requests be considered and submitted at the outset of consideration of Planning Applications.

The  ...  view the full minutes text for item P615

To note the approval of Condition 14 – Carbon Management Plan for the development.

Details of documents can be found at:

https://myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/R3.0094/24?cuuid=CF8D9C1B-64B6-4DB7-B747-F5932A6780CA#undefined

The Committee received correspondence relating to the approval of Planning Application Ref: R3.0094/24 (Carbon Management Plan) at the Shores Green Junction of the A40.

Resolved:

That, the correspondence be noted.

To note the approval of Condition 17 (Ecology Surveys) and 19 (European Protected Species Mitigation Licence) for the development.

Details of documents can be found at:

https://myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/R3.0097/24?cuuid=25AFAC73-5C08-432F-9B6E-A8C94DB53C7A#undefined

The Committee received correspondence relating to the approval of Planning Application Ref: R3.0097/24 (Ecology Surveys) and 19 (European Protected Species Mitigation Licence) at the Shores Green Junction of the A40.

Resolved:

That, the correspondence be noted.

To receive a notification of a Planning Appeal received for XXXX

The Committee received notice of the Planning Appeal Public Inquiry for 75 Oxlease, Witney Appeal Ref: APP/D3125/D/24/3352870. Original Planning Application 24/01448/HHD

Officers advised that due to the notification being received the day prior to the meeting, that details of the hearing would be circulated following the meeting.

Resolved:

That, Officers  ...  view the full minutes text for item P618

Members received verbal notification that an application for a Pavement Licence for The Corn Exchange, 19 Market Square, Witney was open for comments. The normal notification of the application had not been issued by West Oxfordshire District Council however, Officers were aware of the application due to the Council being  ...  view the full minutes text for item P619