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 30(d)(v) permits the appointment of substitute Councillors to a Committee whose role is to replace ordinary Councillors  ...  view the full agenda text for item P311

No apologies for absence were 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.

There were no declarations of interest from members or officers.

a) To adopt and sign as correct the minutes of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee meeting held on 22 April and the new Planning & Development Committee meeting on 13 May 2025.

b) Matters arising from the minutes of 22 April and 13 May 2025.

The minutes of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee meeting held on 22 April and the new Planning & Development Committee meeting on 13 May 2025 were received.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee meeting held on 22 April and the new Planning & Development Committee meeting on 13  ...  view the full minutes text for item P313

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 review the Committee Terms of Reference (TOR) for the new municipal year.

The committee received and considered the report of the Deputy Town Clerk regarding changes to the Committee Terms of Reference along with a verbal update confirming the  remit of Committee.

Members were unanimous in agreement with the proposed changes, some of which had arisen due to the Council decision to  ...  view the full minutes text for item P315

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.

Resolved:

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

To consider application W/25/00467/PRMA for a New Premises Licence at SA Spaza Supplies UK Ltd, 38b High Street, Witney, under the Licensing Act 2003.

The Committee received the application from SA Spaza Supplies UK Ltd, 38b High Street, Witney for a new premises licence. 

The Committee had no objections to the licensing application. Members welcomed and were pleased to support the expansion to this new diverse small business.

Resolved:

That, the Council makes no  ...  view the full minutes text for item P318