Decision details

To award £7,574.60 of s106 funding to Blandford St Mary Parish Council

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

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 

 

Reasons for the decision:

To use appropriate s106 developer contribution funds to support the delivery of enhancements to an existing play area. 

Alternative options considered:

Award of funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process and sign-off.   

Publication date: 22/10/2025

Date of decision: 22/10/2025