Decisions

Use the below search options at the bottom of the page to find information regarding recent decisions that have been taken by the council’s decision making bodies.

Alternatively you can visit the officer decisions page for information on officer delegated decisions that have been taken by council officers.

Decisions published

20/09/2022 - Notice will provide Openreach with safe access to undertake pole tests ref: 1068    Recommendations Approved

Openreach 16 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 – Sleight Lane, Corfe Mullen

Decision Maker: Executive Director, Place

Decision published: 11/10/2022

Effective from: 20/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach 16 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 – Sleight Lane, Corfe Mullen 

 

This Notice will provide Openreach with safe access to undertake pole tests. 

 

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Higher Blandford Road, CANN ref: 1060    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 22/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Sunbelt Rentals agents for Openreach –

25th September 2022 – (Sunday)

HIGHER BLANDFORD ROAD, CANN

 

This Notice will enable Sunbelt Rentals agents for Openreach safe access to carry out pole testing in the highway.

 

Consultation period:  N/A

 

Following consultation, no comments received directly

 

Wards affected: Blandford;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - SYDLING ROAD, SYDLING ST NICHOLAS ref: 1059    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 22/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach –

22nd September 2022 and will remain in force for 5 working days.

SYDLING ROAD, SYDLING ST NICHOLAS

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out pole tests.

 

Consultation period:  N/A

 

Following consultation, no comments received directly

 

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Various Road Closures in Stalbridge ref: 1058    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 22/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach –

22nd September 2022 and will remain in force for 5 working days.

VARIOUS ROADS, STALBRIDGE

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out pole testing.

These works will be carried out in 2 phases;

 

Phase 1 - To impose a temporary road closure on C94, STALBRIDGE between its junction with Park Grove and its junction with Caundle Lane, a distance of approximately 750 meters.

 

Phase 2 - To impose a temporary road closure on C21, STALBRIDGE between its junction with Caundle Lane and the entrance to Frith Farm, a distance of approximately 1730 meters.

 

Consultation period:  N/A

 

Following consultation, no comments received directly

 

Wards affected: Blackmore Vale;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - 19th September 2022 - 21st September 2022 and will remain in force for 5 working days. SHILLINGSTONE LANE, OKEFORD FITZPAINE ref: 1057    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 22/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Openreach – 19th September 2022 – 21st September 2022 and will remain in force for 5 working days.  SHILLINGSTONE LANE, OKEFORD FITZPAINE

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out underground cabling works.

 

Consultation period:  N/A

 

Following consultation, no comments received directly

 

Wards affected: Blackmore Vale;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


16/09/2022 - Openreach 06 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - B3164, PILSDON between its junction with Pilsdon Lane and a point approximately 1920 metres west. ref: 1056    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 22/09/2022

Effective from: 16/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Openreach 06 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - B3164, PILSDON between its junction with Pilsdon Lane and a point approximately 1920 metres west.

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out pole tests.

 

Consultation period:  11 August 2022 – 15 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Lead officer: Paul Iggulden


16/09/2022 - Bembury Farm, Thornford ref: 1055    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 22/09/2022

Effective from: 16/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Jurassic Fibre Limited 05 October 2022 until 07 October between 0800 and 1700 - BEMBURY LANE, THORNFORD between Bembury Farm and a point approximately 175 metres south east.

 

This Notice will enable Jurassic Fibre Limited safe access to carry out tree cutting.

 

Consultation period:  10 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Sherborne East;


20/09/2022 - Designation of Bradford Abbas and Clifton Maybank as a Neighbourhood Plan Area ref: 1053    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 22/09/2022

Effective from: 20/09/2022

Decision:

That the Bradford Abbas & Clifton Maybank neighbourhood plan area, as proposed by Bradford Abbas Parish Council, be designated.

 

Scheme of delegation

 

Under the Officer Scheme of Delegation (April 2019), the Executive Director of Place has the power (138) “To undertake all action in relation to any function of the Council concerning neighbourhood planning” including the power to make a final determination as to whether to designate a neighbourhood plan area and/or make such an area a business area.

 

This power only applies, however, when there is insufficient time to have the matter considered by the relevant committee as part of the normal committee cycle; the Council is legally obliged to approve the designation; and/or there has been no objection to the proposal submitted to the Council within any relevant time for the submission of representations which has not been withdrawn.

 

This power (138) with conditions / limitations has been delegated to the Community Planning Manager though the Local Scheme of Nomination for Planning Services (29 April 2022).

 

A six-week public consultation has now concluded with no objection to the proposal having been received. The conditions within the Officer Scheme of Delegation / Local Scheme of Nomination have now been met and a decision should be made without delay.

 

Wards affected: Sherborne Rural;

Lead officer: Ed Gerry


15/09/2022 - EN/2021/00246- Hawa Barbers 26-28 West Street Bridport Dorset DT6 3QN ref: 1048    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 16/09/2022

Effective from: 15/09/2022

Decision:

This decision is taken under delegated powers set out in Paragraph 145 of the Officer Scheme of Delegation in the Council’s constitution, which grants delegated authority to undertake all action in order to regulate any actual, perceived or potential breach of any of the Town and Country Planning Legislation including:

 

To determine whether or not to take and/or to cease action whether because in his/her opinion the breach is trivial, there is insufficient demonstrable harm and/or, it is not expedient to take / continue to take action.

 

This authority has been delegated to me through the Local Scheme of Nomination for the Executive Director for Place.

 

Wards affected: Bridport;

Lead officer: James Ailward


13/09/2022 - C18, SHAVE CROSS between the Shave Cross Inn and Dodge's Orchard ref: 1045    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 15/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Openreach 28 September 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - C18, SHAVE CROSS between the Shave Cross Inn and Dodge's Orchard

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access carry out tree cutting and pole testing.

 

Consultation period:  04 August 2022 – 13 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Marshwood Vale;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - B3162, SALWAY ASH between Bowood Cross and Furleigh Cross ref: 1044    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 15/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Openreach 27 September 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - B3162, SALWAY ASH between Bowood Cross and Furleigh Cross

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out overhead cabling works.

 

Consultation period:  08 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Eggardon;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - UNNAMED ROAD, KNIGHTON between its junction with Whitfield Farm Lane and a point approximately 50 metres south west. ref: 1043    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 15/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Wessex Water 06 October 2022 until 07 October 2022 - UNNAMED ROAD, KNIGHTON between its junction with Whitfield Farm Lane and a point approximately 50 metres south west.

 

This Notice will enable Wessex Water safe access to carry out a permanent reinstatement.

 

Consultation period:  10 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Sherborne Rural;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - B3164, BROADWINDSOR between its junction with Common Water Lane and its junction with Hollis Hill ref: 1042    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 15/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Openreach 04 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - B3164, BROADWINDSOR between its junction with Common Water Lane and its junction with Hollis Hill

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access carry out pole testing.

 

Consultation period:  10 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Marshwood Vale;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - MILBORNE WICK LANE, OBORNE between its junction with A30 and track to Crackmoor Farm ref: 1041    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach 04 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - MILBORNE WICK LANE, OBORNE between its junction with A30 and track to Crackmoor Farm

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to telegraph poles in order to provide overhead cabling.

 

Consultation period:  09 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Sherborne Rural;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - WHITE WAY, LITTON CHENEY between its junction with A35 and its junction with Chalk Pit Lane ref: 1040    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Openreach 04 October 2022 until 06 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - WHITE WAY, LITTON CHENEY between its junction with A35 and its junction with Chalk Pit Lane

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to underground network for cabling.

 

Consultation period:  09 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Chesil Bank;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - CHURCH STREET, LYME REGIS between its junction with Poole's Court and number 38 ref: 1039    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

South West Water 04 October 2022 between 2000 and 2300 - CHURCH STREET, LYME REGIS between its junction with Poole's Court and number 38

 

This Notice will enable South West Water safe access to repair a defective cover.

 

Consultation period:  09 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Lyme and Charmouth;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - TIZARD'S KNAP, MORECOMBELAKE between both its junctions with Taylors Lane ref: 1037    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Wessex Water 03 October 2022 until 05 October 2022 - TIZARD'S KNAP, MORECOMBELAKE between both its junctions with Taylors Lane

 

This Notice will enable Wessex Water safe access to carry out a new connection.

 

Consultation period:  10 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Marshwood Vale;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Openreach 03 October 2022 until 04 October 2022 between 2200 and 0600 - UNNAMED ROAD, GIBBS MARSH between its junction with Landshire Lane and the entrance to Gibbs Marsh trading estate. ref: 1036    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach 03 October 2022 until 04 October 2022 between 2200 and 0600 - UNNAMED ROAD, GIBBS MARSH between its junction with Landshire Lane and the entrance to Gibbs Marsh trading estate.

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to the network for underground cabling.

 

Consultation period:  08 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Stalbridge and Marnhull;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Openreach 05 October 2022 until 06 October 2022 between 2200 and 0600 - LANDSHIRE LANE, HENSTRIDGE MARSH between its junction with Camp Road and the entrance to AJN Steelstock ref: 1035    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach 05 October 2022 until 06 October 2022 between 2200 and 0600 - LANDSHIRE LANE, HENSTRIDGE MARSH between its junction with Camp Road and the entrance to AJN Steelstock

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to the network for underground cabling.

 

Consultation period:  10 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Blackmore Vale;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Jurassic Fibre Limited 03 October 2022 until 05 October 2022 between 0930 and 1430 - THORNFORD ROAD, SHERBORNE between its junction with the A352 and its junction with Hardings Lane. ref: 1034    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Jurassic Fibre Limited 03 October 2022 until 05 October 2022 between 0930 and 1430 - THORNFORD ROAD, SHERBORNE between its junction with the A352 and its junction with Hardings Lane.

 

This Notice will enable Jurassic Fibre Limited safe access to carry out tree cutting for pole clearance.

 

Consultation period:  08 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Sherborne East;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Openreach 03 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - B3164, BROADWINDSOR between the entrance to Courtwood Farm and its junction with Specket Lane ref: 1033    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach 03 October 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - B3164, BROADWINDSOR between the entrance to Courtwood Farm and its junction with Specket Lane

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to inspect telecoms poles.

 

Consultation period:  08 August 2022 – 12 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Marshwood Vale;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - National Grid Company 26 September 2022 until 16 October 2022 - FRIAR WADDON ROAD, FRIAR WADDON between the entrance to Corton Farm and the entrance to Friar Waddon House ref: 1032    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

National Grid Company 26 September 2022 until 16 October 2022 - FRIAR WADDON ROAD, FRIAR WADDON between the entrance to Corton Farm and the entrance to Friar Waddon House

 

This Order will enable National Grid Company safe access to carry out removal of the bell mouths.

 

Consultation period:  28 July 2022 – 28 August 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Chesil Bank;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Wessex Water 26 September 2022 until 28 September 2022 between 0730 and 2030 - HOSPITAL LANE, BRIDPORT between its junction with North Allington and its junction with Cherry Tree ref: 1031    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Wessex Water 26 September 2022 until 28 September 2022 between 0730 and 2030 - HOSPITAL LANE, BRIDPORT between its junction with North Allington and its junction with Cherry Tree

 

This Notice will enable Wessex Water safe access to carry out sewer lining works.

 

Consultation period: 01 August 2022 – 11 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Bridport;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Wessex Water 26 September 2022 until 27 September 2022 between 0730 and 1530 ref: 1030    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Wessex Water 26 September 2022 until 27 September 2022 between 0730 and 1530 - NEWLAND, SHERBORNE between its junction with Tinneys Lane and its junction with Long Street

 

This Notice will enable Wessex Water safe access to remove a stained bitumen spill and scarring to the carriageway surface.

 

Consultation period:  02 August 2022 – 11 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Sherborne East;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Wessex Water 26 September 2022 until 30 September 2022 ref: 1029    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Wessex Water 26 September 2022 until 30 September 2022 - PURSE CAUNDLE ROAD, PURSE CAUNDLE between Purse Caundle House and the entrance to Church Farm

 

This Notice will enable Wessex Water safe access to carry out a new connection.

 

Consultation period:  03 August 2022 – 11 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Sherborne Rural;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - Openreach 26 September 2022 until 29 September 2022 between 0930 and 1445 - <br/>VARIOUS ROADS, BURTON BRADSTOCK ref: 1028    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Openreach 26 September 2022 until 29 September 2022 between 0930 and 1445 –

VARIOUS ROADS, BURTON BRADSTOCK

[1] B3157, between its junction with Donkey Lane and entrance to Rosamond Court.

[2] SHADRACH, between its junction with B3157 and its junction with Middle Street.

 

This Notice will enable Openreach safe access to carry out excavation work to clear blockages.

 

Consultation period:  03 August 2022 – 11 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Chesil Bank;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire


13/09/2022 - COOKS LANE, SHERBORNE between its junction with Digby Road and its junction with Westbury ref: 1038    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Decision published: 14/09/2022

Effective from: 13/09/2022

Decision:

Approved

 

Jurassic Fibre Limited 26 September 2022 until 28 September 2022 between 0930 and 1530 - COOKS LANE, SHERBORNE between its junction with Digby Road and its junction with Westbury

 

This Notice will enable Jurassic Fibre Limited safe access to carry out remedial works.

 

Consultation period:  09 August 2022 – 11 September 2022

 

Following consultation, no comments received

 

Wards affected: Sherborne West;

Lead officer: Jack Wiltshire