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Reason
for Decision
Housing
the homeless under
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision published: 31/07/2020
Effective from: 14/05/2020
Decision:
Decision
To lease 20 Pipit Close, Weymouth, DT3 5RT under the direct leasing scheme for homeless households.
Alternative options considered and rejected
Not to lease this particular property.
Wards affected: Melcombe Regis;
Lead officer: Sarah How
Reason
for Decision
To allow more flexibility as to completion date and
taking account of planning matters.
Alternative options considered and rejected
The Delegated Powers clearly gives the authority, the
delegated powers the obvious way forward
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision published: 02/06/2020
Effective from: 22/05/2020
Decision:
Decision
A revision to the Option agreement for the sale of the land at Roman Road / Spa Road, Weymouth, involving price and term.
Wards affected: Radipole;
Lead officer: Ben Lancaster
Subject
Following concern from councillors and residents as
a result of heritage walls being removed from the Dorchester Conservation Area,
an Article 4 Direction was made on 10th December and notice given on
18 December 2018 covering around 900 properties in the Conservation Area. This
removed specific permitted development rights including the demolition of the
whole or part of any gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure adjacent to
a highway or public open space. Following the making of the order, public
notices were put up in the area and an eight week public consultation process
was undertaken. The responses along with
officers’ comments are attached at Appendix 1. The purpose of this decision is
to confirm the Article 4 Direction for Dorchester, as otherwise it will lapse 6
months after being made.
For further information link to Planning Committee
report and appendices below:
https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=428&MId=4281&Ver=4
Reason for Decision
To confirm the Article 4 Direction for the
Dorchester Conservation Area, in order to conserve the public amenity of
specific parts of the Dorchester Conservation area, by preventing loss of
further features which contribute to the character of the conservation area. None of the consultation responses lead
officers to conclude that the order should not be confirmed.
Alternative Options
considered and rejected
Not
to confirm the Article 4 Direction. If the Article 4 Direction is not
confirmed, it will lapse. This is likely to lead to further loss of walls,
gates and other means of enclosure which is likely to harm the conservation
area, as residents would be able to carry this out using permitted development
rights.
Consultees
A report regarding the Article 4 Direction was
taken to the Northern Area Planning Committee in November; the Committee
supported making the Direction. The Portfolio holder for Planning signed the
Executive Decision Notice to make the Direction on 10th December.
This was published on the Council’s website and in the local paper and an eight
week consultation exercise undertaken. Every property covered by the Article 4
Direction was sent the statutory notice and information about the implications
of the Direction, and inviting them to submit comments as part of the
consultation process. Three responses were received which are attached as
Appendix 1.
Budget Implications
Cost
of placing an advert in the local paper to inform people that the Article 4
Direction for the Dorchester Conservation Area has been confirmed. There is a possible risk of compensation
claims, but this did not occur during the duration of the previous Article 4
Direction and it is considered that the risk of this resulting in significant
expenditure is low. There may be an additional cost if letters are sent to all
householders.
Legal
Implications
There
is a risk of legal challenge to the Direction and this is also considered to be
low
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Planning
Decision published: 02/06/2020
Effective from: 22/05/2020
Decision:
To confirm the Article 4 Direction for the Dorchester Conservation Area – the area covered is shown on the plan at Appendix 2 of the report.
Lead officer: Alison Turnock
Reason
for Decision
Traffic safety will be maintained and inappropriate
parking should reduce.
Alternative
Options considered and rejected
Keeping
car parks closed or opening all car parks is not in line with the slow and
managed opening of Dorset.
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision published: 01/06/2020
Effective from: 20/05/2020
Decision:
Officer
Delegated Decision
Date: 20 May
2020
|
Decision: 9 Beach car parks to be reopened on Thursday 21 May whilst 10 will
remain closed. The delegation for this decision is
detailed within the Scheme of Delegation in the Council’s Constitution |
Key Decision: Yes |
Reason(s) for Decisions: Traffic safety will be maintained and inappropriate parking should
reduce. |
Decision Maker (Name
and Title): Matt Prosser,
Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team |
Alternative options considered
and rejected:
Keeping car parks
closed or opening all car parks is not in line with the slow and managed
opening of Dorset. |
Any conflict of interest declared by any
member consulted: None |
Any dispensation granted in respect of any
declared conflict of interest: None |
Lead officer: Matt Prosser
Reason
for Decision
With
lockdown restrictions easing and residents able to access beaches for
recreation enforcement is reintroduced.
Alternative
Options considered and rejected
Alternative
is to continue the non-enforcement whilst people use the beaches during the
summer months.
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision published: 01/06/2020
Effective from: 18/05/2020
Decision:
Officer
Delegated Decision
Date: 18 May
2020
|
Decision: Enforcement of public space protection orders to begin from Friday 22
May The delegation for this decision is
detailed within the Scheme of Delegation in the Council’s Constitution |
Key Decision: Yes |
Reason(s) for Decisions: With lockdown
restrictions easing and residents able to access beaches for recreation
enforcement is reintroduced. |
Decision Maker (Name
and Title): Karyn Punchard,
Corporate Director for Place Services and the Senior Leadership Team |
Alternative options considered
and rejected:
Alternative is to
continue the non-enforcement whilst people use the beaches during the summer
months |
Any conflict of interest declared by any
member consulted: None |
Any dispensation granted in respect of any
declared conflict of interest: None |
Lead officer: Karyn Punchard
Reason
for Decision
The public will be able to access handwashing
facilities to help minimise the spread of COVID-19 as lockdown eases.
Alternative
Options considered and rejected
Keeping toilets
closed is not in line with the slow and managed opening of Dorset. The number
selected to open are in areas of high popularity with additional cleaning
arrangements able to be resourced.
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision published: 01/06/2020
Effective from: 20/05/2020
Decision:
Officer
Delegated Decision
Date: 20 May
2020
|
Decision: 8 Public toilets to be reopened from Saturday 23 May. Will be
operational 7 days a week from 09:00 – 17:00.
Theses toilets will not be staffed and users will have to manage
social distancing, with appropriate signage in place. Cleaning will be undertaken by an in-house
solution until the new cleaning contractor is in place. Seatown, Charmouth, West Bay, Burton Bradstock, West Bexington, Chesil
Beach Visitor Centre (Weymouth Causeway), Osmington, Studland The delegation for this decision is
detailed within the Scheme of Delegation in the Council’s Constitution |
Key Decision: Yes |
Reason(s) for Decisions: The public will be able to access handwashing facilities to help
minimise the spread of COVID-19 as lockdown eases |
Decision Maker (Name
and Title): Matt Prosser,
Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team |
Alternative options considered
and rejected:
Keeping toilets closed is not in line
with the slow and managed opening of Dorset. The number selected to open are
in areas of high popularity with additional cleaning arrangements able to be
resourced |
Any conflict of interest declared by any
member consulted: None |
Any dispensation granted in respect of any
declared conflict of interest: None |
Lead officer: Matt Prosser
Reason
for Decision
Housing
the Homeless under
Alternative
options considered and rejected
Not
to lease this particular property.
Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision published: 12/05/2020
Effective from: 01/05/2020
Decision:
Decision
To lease Flat 2, Grove House, Gillingham Dorset SP8 4AA under the direct leasing scheme for homeless households.
Wards affected: Gillingham;
Lead officer: Sarah How