Agenda and minutes

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 28^th June 2021.

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

There were no apologies for absence received.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Committee reconvened following public participation.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.