Decision details

THE COUNTY OF DORSET (NEW LANE, SHAFTESBURY) (WEIGHT RESTRICTION) (NO.*) ORDER 202*

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Place Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

That having considered the proposal to implement the Weight Restriction as advertised.

Reasons for the decision:

As New Lane is not suitable for HGVs due to width, vision and dangers when leaving the junction along with risk of damaging the properties on New Lane, the weight restriction is to be implemented to prevent the large vehicles becoming stuck/blocking the road and causing damage to properties along the road.

Alternative options considered:

N/A

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

No.

Financial Implications:

N/A

Legal Implications:

N/A

Publication date: 27/08/2026

Date of decision: 20/08/2026