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 P411

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R Smith, J Aitman, O Collins, and J Robertshaw. Councillors G Doughty and J Treloar attended as substitutes for O Collins and J Robertshaw respectively.

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.

Councillor D Edwards-Hughes attended the meeting as a member of the public and spoke on agenda item 6.3. He took no part in the discussion on this item or the rest of the meeting.

a) To adopt and sign as correct the minutes of the committee meetings held on 13 June and 4 July 2023.

b) Matters arising from the minutes of the meetings held on 13 June and 4 July 2023.

The minutes of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee meetings held on 13 June and 4 July 2023 were received.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee meetings held on 13 June and 4 July 2023 be approved as a correct record of the meeting and be signed  ...  view the full minutes text for item P414

To receive the report of the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO).

The Committee received and considered the financial report of the Responsible Financial Officer showing figures for aspects under its remit. 

Resolved:

That, the report be noted.

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 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 (WODC).

Resolved:

That, the list circulated advising of WODC planning decisions be noted.

To receive and consider the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on 13 June 2023.

The Committee received the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee (WTAC) meeting held on 13 June 2023.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the WTAC meeting held on 13 June 2023 be noted.

To receive notice of Planning Appeal Decision APP/D3125/W/22/3309162 for 118C Quarry Road, Witney.

The Committee received notice of planning appeal decision APP/D3125/W/22/3309162 – 118C Quarry Road, Witney.

Resolved:

That, the planning appeal decision be noted.

To receive notice of Side Roads & Compulsory Purchase Orders concerning A40 Access to Witney and consider entering a representation if appropriate.

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/roads-and-transport/roadworks/future-transport-projects/a40-improvements/a40-access-witney/access-witney-cpo-and-sro

The Committee received notice of the A40 Access to Witney Side Roads & Compulsory Purchase Order from Oxfordshire County Council.

The Order was part of the larger scheme for this development and although there was an option to submit a representation, Members agreed this was outside the town council’s remit but  ...  view the full minutes text for item P420