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 P474

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.

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 response to the proposed raised Parallel crossing (combined pedestrian and cycle crossing) at Welch Way. Closing date for submission is 5September 2025.

https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/witney_welchway_parallel2025

The committee received and considered the correspondence from Oxfordshire County Council regarding changes at the Fiveways Roundabout with the proposed introduction of a raised parallel crossing.

Members agreed that the follow submission be made.

Members welcomed any measures that reflect the changes to the Highway Code giving priority to pedestrians  ...  view the full minutes text for item P478

To receive the decision of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/D/25/3363662. Original application number 24/03227/HHD.

The Committee received and considered correspondence concerning the appeal decision APP/D3125/D/25/3363662 for Kingsmead, 50 New Yatt Road, Witney.

Resolved: 

That, the appeal decision be noted.

To receive a notification of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/D/3370522. Original application number 25/00680/HHD.

The appeal will be proceeding under the Householder Appeals Service, there is no opportunity for Witney Town Council to submit comments.

The Committee received notification of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/D/25/3370522 in respect of 1 Sycamore Close, Witney 

Resolved:

That the notification of the Planning Appeal be noted.