Decision details

A proposal to acquire land for expansion of waste depot to meet operational need.

(a)           That the leasehold acquisition of the former Hanson's site adjacent to Crookhill Depot be approved, subject to satisfactory completion of legal, property, environmental and financial due diligence and agreement of terms with the landlord and current leaseholder.

(b)           That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Economy and Environment in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Growth & Strategic Assets and the Section 151 Officer, to approve leasehold acquisition of this site and method of acquisition.

Reason for the decision

Crookhill Depot was a strategically important operational asset supporting waste and recycling services across Dorset. The depot operated at capacity, creating operational constraints and significant health and safety challenges. Securing the adjoining site provided a rare opportunity to expand the depot footprint, improve operational efficiency and health and safety, strengthen service resilience and support future service requirements.

The proposal formed part of a wider programme of improvements to the council's waste depot estate.