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.ukprior 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  ...  view the full agenda text for item P174

There were no apologies of absence.

The Chair, Cllr A Bailey had advised he would have connectivity issues so relinquished the Chair-ship to the Vice-Chair, Cllr G Meadows ahead of 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.

Cllr R Smith and Cllr T Ashby declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest in application 25/00322/LBC as the applicant was known to them.

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 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 decision of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/D/24/3355711. Original application number 24/01515/HHD.

The Committee received and considered correspondence concerning the appeal decision APP/D3125/D/24/3355711 for 65 Winfield Drive, Witney.

Resolved:

That, the appeal decision be noted.

To receive correspondence in relation to WODC ‘s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Draft Charging Schedule.

Updates relating to the proposal can be found at:

 https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/planning-and-building/community-infrastructure-levy/west-oxfordshire-cil-charging-schedule-examination/

The Committee received correspondence regarding the West Oxfordshire District Council Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) draft charging schedule.

A Member advised this update was referring to the feasibility of developer contributions and what rates should be set to ensure developments took place, but that the community received adequate funds for infrastructure.  ...  view the full minutes text for item P179