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 P252

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors O Collins & 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.

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.

Officers advised that Planning Application 24/00986/LBC 34 High Street was withdrawn since the publication of the agenda and therefore no longer required consideration.

Resolved:

That, the comments, as per the attached schedule be forwarded to  ...  view the full minutes text for item P255

To consider an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003. Application reference W/24/00396/PRMA – Chris Hayter Transport Limited, 12 Tungsten Park, Colletts Way, Witney, OX29 0AX.

The Committee received  and considered  an application for a New Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003 from Chris Hayter Transport, Tungsten Park.

Resolved:

That, a no objection response be forwarded to the licencing team at West Oxfordshire District Council

To consider a consultation from Oxfordshire County Council in respect of an application for works associated with the construction of the A40 Shores Green Junction.

Application Documents can be found at:

https://myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/R3.0051/24/

The deadline for a response is 24 May 2024.

The Committee received and considered the Dust Management Plan Ref: R3.0051/24 in respect of the works at the Shores Green Junction of the A40.

Members welcomed the information and supported this application for the improvement to roads infrastructure given the benefits for Witney and the residents of the town.

Resolved:  ...  view the full minutes text for item P257

To consider a consultation from Oxfordshire County Council in respect of an application for works associated with the construction of the A40 Shores Green Junction.

Application Documents can be found at:

https://myeplanning2.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Planning/Display/R3.0052/24/

The deadline for a response is 24 May 2024.

The Committee received and considered the Traffic Management Plan Ref: R3.0052/24 in respect of the works at the Shores Green Junction of the A40.

Members again welcomed the information as they had the Dust Management Plan earlier in the meeting and supported this application for the improvement to transport infrastructure  ...  view the full minutes text for item P258

To consider notice received from Oxfordshire County Council regarding proposals to make amendment orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the provision of disabled persons parking places.

The deadline for a response is 17 May 2024.

The Committee received and considered the proposals received from Oxfordshire Country Council to amend the provision for disabled parking arrangements in Bourton Close and Corn Street in order to facilitate improvement to disabled parking facilities.

Members welcomed the changes.

Resolved:

That, Witney Town Council offers no objection.

To receive a notification of a Planning Appeal received for 141 Queen Emmas Dyke, Witney, Appeal reference APP/D3125/W/24/3339455. Original Planning Application reference 20/03068/FUL.

The Committee received notice of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/W/24/3339455 for 141 Queen Emma’s Dyke, Witney.

Resolved:

That, the Planning Appeal be noted.