Non-executive decision to award £45,000 of s106 developer contribution funding towards capital improvements support the delivery of early years places at Wren’s Nursery, Hooke Court.
October 3, 2025 Officer Delegated Decision (Officer) Approved View on council websiteFull council record
Content
Decision:
Non-executive
decision to award £45,000 of s106 developer contribution funding towards
capital improvements support the delivery of early years places at Wren’s
Nursery, Hooke Court
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.
Reasons for the decision
To use
appropriate s106 developer contribution funds to support the delivery of early
years places.
Alternative options considered
Award of
funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process considering wide range of
early years settings. S106 funding supporting DfE Childcare Expansion Grant.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 3 Oct 2025 |