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a)     To receive planning applications and to comment on them in the name of the Council within the time limit set by statute. The Committee may decide, where time for consultation allows, to make a recommendation to the Council on any application considered to have a major impact on the town;

b)     To consider any planning decisions, appeals, planning briefs and tree preservation orders, and recommend, if appropriate, any views that should be expressed by the Council, or any action that should be taken, in respect of these;

c)     To consider, and submit appropriate representations on behalf of the Council, in respect of applications for justices, gaming, public entertainment and pavement licences;

d)     To consider, and submit appropriate representations on behalf of the Council, in respect of street naming, highways and traffic regulation consultations unless deemed by the Proper Officer of significance to be referred to Full Council;

e)     To consider, and submit appropriate representations on behalf of the Council, in respect of consultations relevant to the sphere of planning and development including forward planning;

f)      To consider and submit appropriate representations on behalf of the Council concerning the potential impact of flooding in Witney, including requests for mitigation measures and comments on sustainable drainage solutions. Due to the serious nature of flooding events, any incidents will be referred to Full Council for further consideration, response and escalation with other agencies;

g)     To consider the impact on the green environment and biodiversity of all planning applications and comment in the name of the Council accordingly;

h)     To promote sustainable and active travel in the future planning of the town;

i)       To receive and review the minutes of the Witney Traffic Advisory Committee and address any resulting actions relevant to the Town Council;

j)       The Membership of the Committee shall consist of 5 Members plus the Leader of the Council ex officio with voting rights;

k)     The quorum of the committee shall be 4 members.