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.uk prior to the meeting, stating the reason for absence.

Standing Order 8(e)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee whose role is to replace ordinary Councillors  ...  view the full agenda text for item P532

An apology for absence was received from Councillor J Aitman.

Apologies for absence were also received from Councillors G Doughty, and J Doughty, Councillors J Treloar and T Ashby attended as substitutes respectively.

Due to the absence of the Chair and Vice-Chair the Deputy Town Clerk called for nominations for a Chair for the meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr D Temple and seconded by Cllr J Treloar that Cllr D Temple be elected. There being no other nominations it was:

Resolved:

That,  ...  view the full minutes text for item P533

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.

a) To adopt and sign as correct the minutes of the meetings held on 15 July, 5 August and 26 August 2025.

b) Matters arising from the minutes of 15 July, 5 August and 26 August 2025.

The minutes of the Planning & Development Committee meetings held on 15 July, 5 August, and 26 August 2025 were received.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the Planning & Development Committee meetings held on 15 July, 5 August and 26 August 2025 be approved as correct records of the meetings and be  ...  view the full minutes text for item P535

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 25. 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 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).

The Committee Clerk summarised the reasoning for the decisions that were contrary to the Committee’s submission. Members discussed the current practice of officers marking certain planning applications as "contrary" where planning conditions have  ...  view the full minutes text for item P538

To receive the decision of Planning Appeal 1 Sycamore Close, Witney. Original application number 25/00680/HHD

The Committee received and considered correspondence concerning the appeal decision APP/D3125/D/25/3370522 for 1 Sycamore Close, Witney.

Resolved:

That, the appeal decision be noted.