Decision details

Decision:  

Non-executive decision to award £85,000 of s106 developer contribution funding towards early years capital improvements. Project involving the demolition of the existing pre-school and the extension of Blandford St Mary Primary School to provide new accommodation for the nursery including toilets, sleeping room and office.  

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 early years places. 

Award of funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process considering wide range of early years settings. S106 funding supporting DfE Childcare Expansion Grant.