Agenda and draft minutes
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence from members of Sub-Committee. The quorum for the Sub-Committee is 3 members. Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Julian Cooper. Councillor Nigel Ridpath substituted for Councillor Cooper.
In Councillor Coopers absence the Vice Chair Mark Walker, chaired the meeting. |
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Declarations of Interest To receive any declarations of interest from members of the Sub-Committee on any items to be considered at the meeting. Additional documents: Minutes:
There were no declarations of interest received. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting To approve the minutes of the previous meeting, held on Monday 16 February 2026.
Additional documents: Minutes: The Chair proposed the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 16 February 2026. Councillor Andrew Beaney seconded the proposal which was put to the vote and agreed by the Sub-Committee.
The Sub-Committee resolved to: 1. Agree the minutes of the previous meeting held on Monday 16 February 2026. |
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Applications for Development Purpose: To consider applications for development, details of which are set out in the attached schedule.
Recommendation: That the applications be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the Head of Planning.
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23/03071/FUL Land South of Forest Road, Charlbury Additional documents: Minutes: Mike Cassidy Principle Planner presented the full planning application for the erection of thirty-seven dwellings including access road, landscaping, and associated earthworks. The Principle Planner explained the history of the application as it had come to the Uplands Area Planning Sub-Committee on 28th May 2025 and 21st July 2025 and a decision had subsequently been issued on 29 January 2026. It was explained to Members why the application was again before the sub-committee as set out in the introduction of the report. The Principle Planner highlighted that there had been no material changes to the application since it had last been presented to the Sub-Committee. An updated ecology response had been provided by the applicant confirming that there had been no material change in ecological circumstances since the original 2023 surveys were undertaken. A Phasing Plan had also been provided for the purposes of the calculation of CIL only and this did not form part of the assessment. Oxfordshire County Council and West Oxfordshire District Council had both reassessed the application on a fresh basis, with specific regard to the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) and had concluded that the accessibility arrangements within the scheme were acceptable and compliant with PSED requirements. The Principle Planner brought the Members attention to the Additional Representation report and explained that the additional objector and support comments received had been summarised in this report. Further representation received post publication of the Additional Representation report were also verbally brought to the sub-committee’s attention.
The Principle Planner brought members attention to page 70 of the application report and highlighted that informative 6 was the same as previously reported in July 2025, however, the Biodiversity Officer’s updated comments suggested a slightly different wording. The Principle Planner read the revised wording out to the Members for clarity. The Principle Planner turned to an overview of the application and highlighted the following points:
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Applications Determined under Delegated Powers Purpose: To inform the Sub-Committee of applications determined under delegated powers.
Recommendation: 1. That the report be noted by the Sub-Committee. Additional documents: Minutes: The report giving details of the applications determined under Delegated Powers was received, explained by officers and noted by the Sub-Committee.
Councillor Andrew Beany highlighted that even though he had requested to be notified of planning applications he was not getting all the notifications covering his ward and asked that this be looked into. The Chair asked that Democratic Services follow this up. |
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Purpose: To inform the Sub-Committee of any appeal decisions.
Recommendation: 1. That the report be noted by the Sub-Committee. Additional documents: Minutes: The report giving details of the appeals was received, explained by the officers and noted by the Sub-Committee.
Councillor Beany thanked the officers and the Chair for all their hard work this civic year.
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