Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Non-executive
decision to award £7,574.60 of s106 funding to Blandford St Mary Parish Council
to replace and enhance the wooden sleepers at Pigeon Close play area, which
they own and manage.
The new
sleepers will improve safety in the play area and provide a low maintenance
option to divide the mulch hard standing and grassed areas.
(Delegation
detailed in the Scheme of Delegation. Officer scheme of delegation for Dorset
Council – April 2019
141 - To
allocate and distribute funding (including authorising payment) secured in
connection with any permission (including any related planning obligation or
CIL payment), consent or other approval granted under Town and Country Planning
Legislation subject to the decision being in accordance with any strategy
and/or policy adopted by the Council
Associated
Policy – Protocol for
Planning Obligations Funding Allocations, May 2021
To use appropriate s106 developer contribution funds to support the delivery of enhancements to an existing play area.
Award of funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process and sign-off.
Publication date: 22/10/2025
Date of decision: 22/10/2025