Agenda and 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 P231

An apology for absence was received from Councillor J Doughty, Councillor D Temple attended as a substitute.

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.

Councillor J Aitman declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest in Planning Application 25/00832/HHD by virtue of knowing the applicant.

Councillor D Temple declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest in Planning Application 25/00754/FUL as he was a member of the social club that neighboured the development.

There were no other declarations from Members  ...  view the full minutes text for item P232

Cllr R Smith joined the meeting at 6:03pm.

a) To adopt and sign as correct the minutes of the committee held on 11 February, 4 March & 25 March 2025

b) Matters arising from the minutes of 11 February, 4 March & 25 March 2025.

The minutes of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning  Committee meetings held on 11 February, 4 March & 25 March 2025 were received.

P86 – The Committee heard from the Biodiversity & Green Spaces  Officer that judging of the Green Flag Award would take place later that week. He along with the Green Spaces  ...  view the full minutes text for item P233

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.

The Biodiversity & Green Spaces Officer left the meeting at 6:10pm.

To receive and consider the report of the R.F.O concerning the financial position of items under the remit of this Committee in 2024/25 and the upcoming 2025/26 period.

The Committee received and considered the report of the Responsible Financial Officer (RFO) detailing income and expenditure for budgets which were the responsibility of the committee.

Resolved:

1.      That, the report be noted and,

2.      That, the management accounts of the Climate, Biodiversity & Planning Committee for the period to 28  ...  view the full minutes text for item P235

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.

Following the Members discussion regarding application 25/00773/HHD, a vote was taken as to whether an objection response should be submitted. Six Members being in favour of an objection, two Members being against.

Resolved:

That, the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P236

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).

Resolved:

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

To receive the decision of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/W/24/3355318. Original application number 23/03056/FUL

The Committee received and considered correspondence concerning the appeal decision APP/D3125/W/24/3355318 - Welcome Evangelical Church, High Street, Witney

Resolved: 

That, the appeal decision be noted.

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

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

The Committee received notification of Planning Appeal APP/D3125/D/25/3363662 in respect of 50 New Yatt Road Witney.

Resolved:

That the notification of the Planning Appeal be noted.

To receive the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held on 18 March 2025.

The Committee received the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee held on 18 March 2025.

Resolved: 

1.      That, the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee held 18 March 2025 be noted.