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 P274

An apology for absence was received from Councillor D Temple prior to the meeting; however, due to the late receipt, it was not reported during the meeting.

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 25. Matters raised shall relate to the following items on the agenda.

There was no public participation.

Cllr J Treloar joined the meeting at 6:04pm.

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 a notification of Planning Appeal 26/00013/APPEAL. Original application number 25/01990/LBC and consider the submission of additional, or modification of existing comments

The Committee received notification of Planning Appeal 26/00013/APPEAL in respect of 46a Market Square, Witney.

Resolved:

That the notification of the Planning Appeal be noted.

To receive a notification of Planning Appeal 26/00012/APPEAL. Original application number 25/01989/FUL and consider the submission of additional, or modification of existing comments

The Committee received notification of Planning Appeal 26/00013/APPEAL in respect of 46a Market Square, Witney.

Resolved:

That the notification of the Planning Appeal be noted.

To recevie notification of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) that came into force 1^st June 2026.

The Committee received notification of the introduction of the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order for the Barnard Gate A40 no right turn restrictions.

Resolved:

That the notification be noted.

To receive and consider a new Premises Licence Application for I&A Restaurants T/A McDonalds, Ducklington Lane, Witney under the Licensing Act 2003.

The application is for Late Night Refreshment from 2300hrs to 0500hrs daily, there will be no alcohol sales.

The Committee received and considered the application from McDonalds Restaurant, Ducklington Lane, Witney for a new premises licence under the Licencing Act 2003.

It was agreed that the following submission be made.

Witney Town Council has no objection to this application.

Members nevertheless wish to raise concerns regarding the potential  ...  view the full minutes text for item P281