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 P369

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A Bailey and O Collins.

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.

There was no 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 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 a naming request for the new development on the site of the former ‘St Marys Court’, off The Crofts in Witney.

The Committee received the request from West Oxfordshire District Council address management team regarding the naming of what was previously know at St Marys Court to be named Rosser Court/House.

Members discussed the proposal and felt the suggestion that a 20-year rule on naming streets or places after deceased individuals  ...  view the full minutes text for item P373

To receive proposals for an Air Quality Action Plan for Witney and consider entering a consultation response to West Oxfordshire District Council.

Documents can be found here:

https://yourvoice.westoxon.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/aqap-chipping-norton-and-witney

The Committee welcomed the consultation on the Witney Air Quality Action Plan, noting the last AQMA report was in 2005. Members  asked that that the following comments be submitted:

·        Requirement for more data on vehicle types passing through Witney.

·        Survey of Log burning stoves to discover the level that are  ...  view the full minutes text for item P374

To note the submission of a Scoping Report from the developers of the Botley West Solar Farm scheme to The Planning Inspectorate. The scoping report can be found at:

https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/south-east/botley-west-solar-farm/?ipcsection=docs

The Town Council understands West Oxfordshire District Council is due to be consulted on the report and has until 13  ...  view the full agenda text for item P375

The Committee received correspondence regarding the submission of a Scoping Report by the developers of the Botley West Solar Farm scheme along with a verbal update from the Deputy Town Clerk.

Members considered the information provided and discussed if it was appropriate to submit additional comments.

Members unanimously agreed that  ...  view the full minutes text for item P375

To consider an application for a Minor Variation of Premises Licence for Sainsburys Supermarket, Witan Way, OX28 4FF under the Licensing Act 2003

The Committee received the application from Sainsburys Supermarket, Witan Way, OX28 4FF for a minor variation of a premises licence under the Licencing Act 2003.

 Resolved:

That, the Town Council has no objection to this application.