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 P174

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R Smith & G Meadows.

Additionally apologies for absence were received from Councillors J Aitman & D Temple, Councillors R Crouch & T Ashby attended as substitutes.

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.

a) To adopt and sign as correct the minutes of the Committees held on 27 January, 17 February and 10 March.

b) Matters arising from the minutes of 27 January, 17 February and 10 March.

The minutes of the Planning & Development Committee meetings held on 27 January; 17 February & 10 March 2026 were received.

P58 – 25/03152/S73 - The Committee acknowledged the decision taken by the Council to submit a further response to support the concern of Thames Valley Police and object to the application  ...  view the full minutes text for item P176

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.

The Committee adjourned for this item.

The Committee received representations from a resident of Kingfisher Meadows concerning the most recent version of his nature survey of the Windrush Valley area around Dry Lane. The Committee welcomed the information and agreed that it should be shared with the other neighbouring four  ...  view the full minutes text for item P177

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.

The Member of the Public left the meeting at 6:52pm.

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).

The Committee Clerk summarised the reasoning for the decisions that were contrary to the Committee’s submission.

Resolved:

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

To receive the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee meeting held 17 March 2026.

The Committee received the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee held on 17 March 2026.

A Member present at the meeting highlighted that the local bus routes currently supported by Oxfordshire Country Council were soon to be issued for tender for their renewal.

Resolved:

That, the minutes of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P180

To receive notification that on 24 February 2026, West Oxfordshire District Council formally adopted the Salt Cross Garden Village Area Action Plan (AAP).
 
A copy of the adopted AAP, statement of adoption and other relevant documentation is available to view online at www.westoxon.gov.uk/gardenvillage

The Committee received the confirmation of approval by West Oxfordshire District Council of the Salt Cross Garden Village Area Action Plan

Resolved:

That the correspondence be noted.

To receive and consider Oxfordshire County Council Planning Application R3.0037/26 relating to the Moorland Centre, Dark Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6LE.

The Committee received and considered Oxfordshire County Council planning application R3.0037/26 at Moorland Centre, Dark Lane, Witney.

Members acknowledged the importance of having a safe location to store vehicles which provided valuable community transport.

Resolved:

That, Witney Town Council has no objection to this application.

To receive and consider correspondence from Cornerstone Infrastructure Services Ltd regarding an upgrade to their existing telecommunications site at Burford Road Junction with Deer Park Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0NB.

The Committee received and considered the correspondence from Cornerstone Infrastructure Services Ltd regarding an upgrade to their existing telecommunications site at Burford Road Junction with Deer Park Road, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 0NB.

Members noted that the equipment and installation would be of the same dimensions as existing and recognised the  ...  view the full minutes text for item P183