Minutes of meetings are published as soon as possible on the website for the benefit of all. However, these do not become the formal record of the meeting until endorsed at the next Parish Council meeting; therefore you should always check to see whether any amendments have been made.
The Minutes for April 2023 – March 2024 are available in the 2023 – 2024 Agenda and Minutes section.
The agenda is usually available about a week before the meeting.
Additional papers for discussion or note are included under the agenda for the appropriate meeting, generally as PDFs or links to the Cherwell District Council Planning Portal website. All documents and links open in new tabs.
Meetings are usually held in Launton Parish Hall on the first Thursday of every month (with occasional changes) from 7.30pm.
The Clerk is happy to provide any of the papers which the Council will consider at the meeting to members of the public (provided they are not confidential), but, to save printing costs will need to know at the latest by 2pm on the Wednesday before the Parish Council meeting on the Thursday. Please let the Clerk know if you would like hard copies of the papers, and which ones.
2025
6 March
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 20 February)
Additional information for discussion or note for March
- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 25/00376/F at The Cottage, 58 West End, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5DG for “Removal of existing outbuilding and log store, erection of annexe ancillary living space”
- Appeal reference: 25/00010/REF against refusal of planning permission at Land North And Adjacent To Mill Lane, Stratton Audley for “Installation and operation of a renewable energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with a switchgear container, inverter/transformer units, Site access, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure and landscaping and biodiversity enhancements” (original application reference 22/03873/F)
20 February – Extraordinary Meeting
6 February
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 23 January)
Additional information for discussion or note for February
- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning (received 3 & 5 February)
- Application reference: 25/00188/F at Land South West Of South Riding, Station Road, Launton for “Dropped kerb for agricultural access”
- Application reference: 25/00223/ADV at Land North West Of Launton Road Roundabout Adjoining, Skimmingdish Lane, Launton for “Four internally illuminated fascia signs, two internally illuminated quattro dot signs and
various directional and promotional signs around the site relating to a drive-thru unit”
17 January – Extraordinary Meeting
Additional information for discussion or note for 17 January
9 January
(noting the change of usual date due to the closeness of the new year – venue is Launton School Hall)
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 19 December)
Additional information for discussion or note for January
- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/03244/ADV at Modular Building, Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, OX26 5AD for “Two illuminated signs depicting the Skyport’s logo and company name”
- Application reference: 24/03284/SCOP at Graven Hill, Circular Road, Ambrosden for “Scoping Opinion – Hybrid planning application comprising: – Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved apart from access) for the development of up to 1,303 residential units (1,243 homes (Use Class C3) and a 60-bed extra care facility (Use Class C2)) and supporting infrastructure, a pub / restaurant / hotel (sui generis) up to 1,000sqm and associated parking areas, access, allotments and public open space; and Full planning permission for the development of 26 residential units (Use Class C3) and associated parking areas, access and public open space”
- Application reference: 24/03338/ADV at Building 112 The North Tanker Shed, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX27 8AL for “1no. painted sign (non-illuminated)”
- Application reference: 24/03330/F at Modular Building, Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AD for “Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 24/00514/F – In order to enable the approval of the proposed sustainable drainage system”
- Application reference: 24/03295/LB at Windrushers Gliding Club, Building 113, Skimmingdish Lane, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AD for “Installation of new signage on the hangar doors of Building 113. The doors will be repainted in PRU blue with a painted Bicester Motion logo in light admiralty grey. A removeable vinyl decal sticker has been temporarily applied to the hangar doors providing a visualisation of the logo and colour palette proposed”
- Application reference: 24/03311/ADV at Sky Wave Gin, Building 113, The North Tanker Shed, Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester, OX27 8AL for “Proposed sign depicting brand logo”
2024
12 December – Extraordinary Meeting
Additional information for discussion or note for 12 December
5 December
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 21 November)
Additional information for discussion or note for December
- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/02895/REN56 at Unit 4,5,6,8,9, Longlands Road, Launton, Bicester, OX26 5AH for “Installation of PV panels to pitched roof areas”
- Application reference: 24/03085/F at 1 Station Road Launton OX26 5DS for “RETROSPECTIVE – Installation of entrance door”
- Appeal reference: 24/00056/REF against refusal of planning permission at 4 The Glades Launton Bicester OX26 5ED for “Erection of a garden building in front of the dwelling with a sliding door and composite decking on the front and a high-level vent window on a right side elevation. The one-room insulated building will measure 3.8 width, 3 m depth, and 2.5 m at the highest point.” (original application reference 24/00912/F)
7 November
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 24 October)
Additional information for discussion or note for November
- Policy Review
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/02618/F at Building 131, Bicester Heritage, OX27 8AL for “Internal and external alterations to Building 131, including refurbishment works and alteration of garage doors” and also application reference 24/02619/LB (time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/02802/F at Box Tree Farm, Station Road, OX26 5DX Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 23/00482/F – 1 – Minor amendment to the replacement link with removal of door and additional illustrations showing how the approved scheme should be supported. 2 – New door to replace plastic window to rear elevation. 3 – Amended configuration of the boot/utility room area. 4 – Removal of all first floor proposals. 5 – Design alterations to the swimming pool to separate this from the existing curtilage listed buildings. 6 – Revisions to the annexe, outdoor kitchen area and garden store and also application reference 24/02803/LB
3 October
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 19 September)
Additional information for discussion or note for October
- Governance
- Finance
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/02285/F at 16 Bicester Road, OX26 5DQ for “Formation of means of access and associated dropped Kerb”
- Application reference: 24/02329/F at Gate 8 Bicester Heritage, Skimmingdish Lane, Bicester for “RETROSPECTIVE – Erection of a guardhouse with associated access control and landscaping”
- Application reference: 24/02524/F at Ascot Cottage, Station Road, OX26 5DS for “Demolition of existing garage/workshop and summerhouse; construction of new outbuilding containing garage/workshop and store at ground floor level and home office at first floor level”
- Application reference: 24/02440/F at The Old Barn, Hare Leys Farm, Poundon Road, OX26 5AB for “Removal of Condition 9 (windows & doors) of 11/01281/F – so that we can replace the windows and doors as required, with any material (timber or non-timber) which will withstand the exposed weather conditions we experience.”
- To note:
24 September – Staffing Committee
5 September
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 22 August)
Additional information for discussion or note for September
- Policies
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/02006/F at Apple Cottage, 37 West End, OX26 5DF for “Extension to rear of garage to provide annex accommodation” (time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/02038/ADV at Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, OX27 8AL for “Retrospective – Erection of six poles with associated advertisement banners” (time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/02146/F at Bicester Heritage, Building 137, Bicester Heritage, OX27 8AL for “Change of Use of Building 137 from Class B8 to Sui Generis to provide indoor e-karting centre and attached annexes to Class E with associated repairs and conservation works” and application reference 24/02147/LB (time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/02032/F at Salamanca, Bicester Road, OX26 5DQ for “Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 23/03036/F – Design amendments”
- Application reference: 24/02166/F at 2 Coppice Way, OX26 5AQ for Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
- Application reference: 24/00770/F at Ash Grove House, West End, OX26 5DF for “Proposed building to garage vintage/collectable cars. Building to provide protection and storage, not maintenance or restoration.” (re-consultation)
1 August
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 18 July)
Additional information for discussion or note for August
- Policies
- Oxfordshire Councils Charter
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Puy du Fou Consultation website
4 July
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 20 June)
Venue changed (due to the General Election) to Launton SCHOOL Hall
Additional information for discussion or note for July
- Policies
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Budget Monitoring Report to end June 2024
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/01419/F at 1 Station Road, OX26 5DS for “Single storey rear extension and installation of entrance door” (received 4 June – time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/01607/CLUE at Mews 7 Grange Farm, Station Road, OX26 5DX for “Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use for existing building with mixed Class Use: Mews 7B – class use E(c)i; Mews 7C – class use E(c)ii; Mews 7D – class use E(c)iii; Mews 7E – class use B2; Mews 7F – class use B2; Mews 7G – class use B2”
- Application reference: 24/01664/F at Building 116 , Bicester Heritage, Buckingham Road, Bicester for “Change of Use of Building 116 from Sui Generis MOD use to Class E/B8 to create office and storage, with associated alterations”
Received 3 July
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- Application reference: 24/01687/F at Laurels Farm, Station Road, OX26 5DX for “Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 23/03153/F – 1. Introduction of low-key traditional carport. 2. Conversion of the existing attic storage area located on the 2nd floor of the Farmhouse. 3. Inclusion of ensuites to first floor bedrooms. Introduction of 1.5 storey rear extension over lightweight glass link. 4. Introduction of a sympathetically designed front porch together with associated parking. 5. The internal layout of the Listed Building has been simplified to retain more of the original features with the inclusion of a new opening within the north-west rear wall. Door to replace external window on south-east and north-west. 6. Reintroduce traditional sash windows with correct proportions to the north-east elevation. 7. Rearrangement of the open planned space to integrate the kitchen to the listed building. 8. Design alterations to the swimming pool to separate this from the existing curtilage listed buildings. 9. Revisions to the annexe, outdoor kitchen area and garden store.”
- Application reference: 24/01688/LB at Laurels Farm, Station Road, OX26 5DX for “Variation of Condition 2 (plans) of 23/03154/LB – 1. Introduction of low-key traditional carport. 2. Conversion of the existing attic storage area located on the 2nd floor of the Farmhouse. 3. Inclusion of ensuites to first floor bedrooms. Introduction of 1.5 storey rear extension over lightweight glass link. 4. Introduction of a sympathetically designed front porch together with associated parking. 5. The internal layout of the Listed Building has been simplified to retain more of the original features with the inclusion of a new opening within the north-west rear wall. Door to replace external window on south-east and north-west. 6. Reintroduce traditional sash windows with correct proportions to the north-east elevation. 7. Rearrangement of the open planned space to integrate the kitchen to the listed building. 8. Design alterations to the swimming pool to separate this from the existing curtilage listed buildings. 9. Revisions to the annexe, outdoor kitchen area and garden store.”
- Application reference: 22/01978/DISC at South East Bicester, Wretchwick Way, Bicester for “Discharge of Condition 10 (Masterplan and Design Code) of 16/01268/OUT. Details of amendment. Amended Design Code July 2024”
6 June
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 23 May)
Additional information for discussion or note for June
- Policies
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/01419/F at 1 Station Road, OX26 5DS for “Single storey rear extension and installation of entrance door” (received 4 June – time extension requested)
2 May
Annual Meeting of the Parish Council (in Launton SCHOOL Hall)
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 18 April)
Additional information for discussion or note for May
- Policies
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Draft Statement of Accounts (including Assets list)
- Internal Auditor’s Letter and Report
- Draft External Audit Form including Accounting Statements
- Draft Statement of Variance
- Planning
- Application reference: 24/00852/F at 4 Wetland Drive, OX26 5AN for “Proposed conversion of existing double garage to home office and hobby room”
- Application reference: 24/00912/F at 4 The Glades, OX26 5ED for “Erection of a garden building in front of the dwelling with a sliding door and composite decking on the front and a high-level vent window on a right side elevation. The one-room insulated building will measure 3.8 width, 3 m depth, and 2.5 m at the highest point.”
- Application reference: 24/00949/F at Land West of Bicester Road, Launton for “Siting of battery storage facility; substation for the connection of the BESS to the grid; ancillary equipment; security fencing; landscaping and vehicular access alterations.”
- Application reference: 24/01044/DISC at Box Tree Farm, Station Road, OX26 5DX for “Discharge of Conditions 7 (internal joinery details) and 8 (external joinery details) of 23/03548/LB”
- Application reference: 24/00770/F at Ash Grove House, West End, OX26 5DF for “Proposed building to garage vintage/collectable cars. Building to provide protection and storage, not maintenance or restoration.”
- Application reference: 24/01098/F at 1 Lanes End, OX26 5DU for “Single storey rear extension”
- Application reference: 24/01099/F at Blenheim Barn, Blenheim Drive, OX26 5EA for “New rear facing former window to replace current roof light”
18 April – Annual Parish Meeting
See the Annual Parish Meeting page for information
4 April
(items for agenda to the Clerk by 20 March)
Additional information for discussion or note for April
- Policies
- Information Logs
- Finance Report and Payment Schedule
- Budget Monitoring Report to end March 2024 (to be published after 31 March)
- 2024/25 Proposed Budget
- 2024/25 Reserves Policy – draft
- Speedwatch Report
- Planning Applications
- Application Reference: 24/00514/F at Land Forming Part Of Airfield, Skimmingdish Lane, OX26 5AD for “Construction of a living lab vertiport for research and development, Final Approach and Take Off (FATO) area / safety area and aircraft stand with associated access and landscape works.” (time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/00523/F at Apple Cottage, 37 West End, OX26 5DF for “First storey extension over existing dining area (no increase in building footprint)” (time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/00414/F at The Old Poolhouse, 59 West End, OX26 5DG for “Change of use to community coffee shop” (time extension agreed)
- Application reference: 24/00549/F at 12 Sharpes Cottages, Station Road, OX26 5BU for “Variation of Condition 3 (natural stone) of 22/02973/F – change the exterior finish from stone to block and K render to match the neighbouring property”
Received 27 March