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 P401

Apologies for absence was received from Councillors R Smith & D Temple, Councillor J Doughty attended as a substitute for the latter.

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.

Later in the meeting when consideration was given to application 26/02042/LBC – 6 Station Lane, Witney Cllr G Meadows declared a non-pecuniary interest due to her position as an appointed trustee of the applicant, Witney Town Charity.

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 the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on 30 June 2026.

The Committee received the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee held on 30 June 2026

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee held on 30 June 2026 be noted.

To note the Pavement Licence Renewal Application for Part & Parcel, 2-4 Market Square under the Business and Planning Act 2020. 

Given the short statutory timescale for Witney Town Council to respond, by prior agreement of West Oxfordshire District Council, documents were circulated electronically for the consideration of members of this  ...  view the full agenda text for item P406

The Committee noted the Pavement Licence Application for Part & Parcel, 2-4 Market Square under the Business and Planning Act 2020.

Given the short statutory timescale for Witney Town Council to respond, by prior agreement, documents were circulated electronically to members of this Committee.

Resolved:

That, a no objection response was  ...  view the full minutes text for item P406

To note the Pavement Licence Renewal Application for Gail’s, 17 Market Square under the Business and Planning Act 2020. 

Given the short statutory timescale for Witney Town Council to respond, by prior agreement of West Oxfordshire District Council, documents were circulated electronically for the consideration of members of this Committee  ...  view the full agenda text for item P407

The Committee noted the Pavement Licence Application for Gail’s, 17 Market Square under the Business and Planning Act 2020.

Given the short statutory timescale for Witney Town Council to respond, by prior agreement, documents were circulated electronically to members of this Committee.

A Member noted an apparent discrepancy in the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P407

To receive an update and timeline on the WODC LDS Sheme for information.

The Committee received the update from West Oxfordshire District Council regarding the Local Development Scheme (LDS).

In response to a question regarding the receipt of any Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding, it was confirmed that no such funding had been received by the Town Council.

The Committee noted that the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P408