URL: https://moderngov.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6247

Decision Maker: Officer Delegated Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Delegated decision to transfer £24,821.55 of early drawdown s106 developer contribution funding to Shaftesbury Town Council. Delegation granted by Cabinet 9th October 2025.     DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES AT MAMPITTS GREEN, SHAFTESBURY     Part 1 – That the previously set timescale milestone for the award of s106 funding to Shaftesbury Town Council, be extended as follows: (a) That the timescale condition requiring the completion of all necessary information required by condition, extended to 9 June 2026. (b) That the commencement of work on-site, extended to: 9 July 2026 That the appraisal of further information required by the conditions be agreed by the Head of Planning in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Emergency Planning, and any subsequent transfer of funds (and land) be made under the relevant officer delegation in accordance with the s106 protocol process. Failure to comply with either milestone extension would result in referral to Cabinet for further consideration.     Part 2 – That provision for up to 10% of the current total award value of £919,563 be available for early drawdown prior to the new milestone deadlines, to support the recovery of costs to-date and future expenditure relating to the refinement of the design. Any further expenditure which required payment via the early draw down must be agreed in advance with Dorset Council. To ensure that the amount spent against the10% early drawdown was monitored and not exceeded.    Delegation to spend s106 funding, 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     Supporting the delegation of transfer of early drawdown s106 funding to Shaftesbury Town Council for the delivery of the Mampitts Green Community Hub Project.     The value of drawn down relates to expenditure incurred by Shaftesbury Town Council in relation to the project (December 2025- January 2026).    N/A N/A

Date of Decision: February 6, 2026