29. PRESENT
Councillors:
- Capt J Flood
- Mrs M Flood
- Mr L Elias
- Mrs E Hards
- Mrs S Crowther (from Minute 33)
- Mr P Hayward (for Mrs M Turner)
Officers:
- Mr S Carter (Deputy Town Clerk)
30. ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR 2008/2009
There was one nomination for Chair, Mrs M Turner.
Upon being put to the vote it was:
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs M Turner be elected Chair for 2008-2009.
31. ELECTION OF CHAIR FOR THIS MEETING
As Councillor Mrs M Turner was not present at the meeting nominations were requested to serve as Chair in her absence.
There was one nomination for Chair, Capt J Flood.
Upon being put to vote it was:
RESOLVED that Capt J Flood act as Chair for this meeting.
32. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR FOR 2008/2009
There was one nomination for Vice-Chair, Mrs A Service.
Upon being put to the vote it was:
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs A Service be elected Vice-Chair for 2008 - 2009.
33. APOLOGIES
Councillors Mrs M Turner (personal) and Mrs A Service (personal).
34. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
Members were reminded to declare any personal or prejudicial interests on any item on the agenda in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct.
(a) Councillor Capt J Flood declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 36 application number P08/W0468 as he is an acquaintance of the applicant.
(b) Councillor Mrs M Flood declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 36 application number P08/W0468 as she is an acquaintance of the applicant.
(c) Councillor Mr L Elias declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 36 application number P08/W0468 as he is an acquaintance of the applicant.
(d) Councillor Mrs S Crowther declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 36 application number P08/W0468 as she is an acquaintance of the applicant. Councillor Mrs S Crowther also declared a personal interest in Minute 36 application number P08/W0531 as the applicant is known to her.
(e) Councillor Mr P Hayward declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Minute 36 application number P08/W0468 as he is an acquaintance of the applicant.
35. MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Meeting held on 30th April 2008 be approved and signed as a true and correct record.
25. PLANNING APPLICATIONS
RESOLVED that the following decisions be notified to the appropriate authority in accordance with Standing Order 54, which gives delegated authority to consider and respond to planning applications:
Application: P08/W0326, 45 High Street
Amendment: 1
Conversion of existing house into 2x1 bed flats. 2 storey side extension to accommodate 2x1 bed.
Refuse. Over development, further increase the parking problems, out of keeping with the street scene, various safety issues regarding the highway.
Application: P08/W0456, 37 Loyd Road
Amendment: No
Ground floor extension
No Strong Views
Application Number: P08/W0468, 18 Bosleys Orchard
Amendment: No
Erection of a conservatory
Not considered as the committee was not quorate for this application
Application Number: P08/W0469, Byways, Lydalls Close
Amendment: No
Double garage with studio above
No strong views
Application Number:P08/W0495, 34 Longford Way
Amendment: No
Single storey extension to rear aspects. Two storey extension over garage
No Strong Views
Application Number: P08/W0531, 47 Park Road
Amendment: No
Erection of a single dwelling and detached garage
No Strong Views
Application Number:P08/W0029, 114 Broadway
Amendment: Proposed
Demolition of existing single storey rear building
No Strong Views
Application Number:P08/W0463/LD, 52 Kynaston Road
Amendment: No
Amateur radio antenna and mast
No comments
Application Number:P08/W0541, The Glass Tower, 6 Station Road
Amendment: No
New 'Juliet' balustrading externally to first floor office window
Approve
Application Number:P08/W0544, 23 Wheatfields
Amendment: No
Erection of a single storey extension to rear and side of property
No Strong Views
Application Number:P08/W0554, 11 Orchard Street
Amendment: No
Fully glazed shop front and entrance doors
Approve
Application Number:P08/W0555/A, 11 Orchard Street
Amendment: No
Corporate identity and illuminated fascia signage
Approve
Application Number: Sutton Courtenay Landfill Site, Appleford Sidings
Amendment: No
Application for the deposit of non-hazardous waste including surcharging the existing landfill
Due to the size of this application it was RESOLVED to pass this application to the Major Issues Working Group for them to make a recommendation to the Planning Committee.
37. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
- P08/W0257 1 The Oval
- P08/W0279 29 Teescroft
- P08/W0284 18 Blenheim Close
- P08/W0285 132 Queensway
- P08/W0344 7 Blakehope Burn
- P08/W0357 89 Kynaston Road
NOTED
38. APPLICATIONS REFUSED
- P08/W0217/RET 7 Wessex Road
- P08/W0337/A The Orchard Centre, Station Road
NOTED
39. CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Children with Leukaemia
Report on children with leukaemia and the possible link to overhead power lines
NOTED
(b) South Oxfordshire District Council - Planning and Building Control
Ladygrove Park - PE/01667/08. Investigation ongoing into whether planning permission is required for the MUGA and tennis courts.
NOTED
(c) Oxfordshire County Council - Environment & Economy
Outcome of review of subsidised bus services in Henley, Wallingford and Didcot
NOTED
(d) South Oxfordshire District Council - Planning Services
P08/W0344 17 Wheatfields, amendment for information only
NOTED
(e) Oxfordshire County Council - Environment & Economy
Consultation on Bus Strategy
RESOLVED that the consultation is passed to the Parish Transport Representative, Councillor Mr P Hayward, to formulate a response.
NOTED
(f) Thames Water
Water Resources Management Plan, invite to public consultation
RESOLVED that the consultation be referred to the Major Issues Working Group. Note: As amended at the meeting of the Council on the 9th June 2008.
NOTED
(g) Oxfordshire County Council, Highways
Street Lighting A4130 Didcot Northern Perimeter Road
It was reported that Councillor Mr W Service was to meet with representatives of Oxfordshire County Council and that a response to this letter would be formulated following this meeting.
NOTED
Councillor Mrs E Hards left the meeting.
(h) Oxfordshire County Council, Environment & Economy
Review of subsidised Bus Services - new timetables from June 2008
NOTED
The Meeting commenced at 6.00pm and closed at 7.28pm
Chair
