Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The
acquisition of land, currently in Homes England ownership, located at Winfrith,
South Dorset and neighbouring the existing Dorset Innovation Park. Purchase of
the land would enable a range of potential future employment related uses and
secure the long term future of the Innovation Park as a strategic employment
site serving the South Dorset geography.
The Cabinet Member for Property, Assets and Economic Growth presented an exempt report of the acquisition of land neighbouring the Dorset Innovation Park.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr R Biggs and seconded by Cllr N Ireland.
Decision
That the recommendations set out in the exempt report of 9 December 2025 be approved.
Reason for the decision
Acquiring land that neighbours the Dorset Innovation Park would help develop the long-term strategic role of Dorset Innovation Park (DIP) as the centre of the defence industry in Dorset facilitating defence company growth.
Report author: Nick Webster
Publication date: 10/12/2025
Date of decision: 09/12/2025
Decided at meeting: 09/12/2025 - Cabinet
Effective from: 18/12/2025
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