Decision details

The agreement is in relation to the creation of a landbank for nitrate mitigation in accordance with Dorset Council’s responsibilities to ensure new development can secure nutrient neutrality. The legal agreement will secure mitigation.

AGREEMENT MADE UNDER 

SECTION 106 of the TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

relating to creation of a landbank for nitrate mitigation 

 at Manor Farm, Galton,

Dorchester (DT2 8BZ).

Decision:

Authorise sealing of s.106 legal agreement

Dorset Council, as the competent authority under the provisions of the Habitats Regulations, has a responsibility to ensure development does not lead to adverse effects upon the integrity of internationally protected wetland habitats. We has secured government grant funding to facilitate this and Dorset Council, is tasked with facilitating suitable projects to mitigate impacts to acceptable levels.  

Dorset Council Cabinet, at its meeting of 12 March 2024, delegated authority to the Corporate Director for Economic Growth and Infrastructure, in consultation with the portfolio holder for planning, to agree expenditure over £100,000 but not exceeding £1.5m. This was duly authorised by the Corporate Director on 14 October 2024. Under Dorset Council’s constitution the Head of Planning is authorized to instruct sealing of s106 agreements:  - section 37 to determine whether to enter and to enter into any contract or agreement for works, services and/or supplies; para. 141 – funding secured in connection with any planning obligation.