The County of Dorset (New Lane, Shaftesbury) (Weight Restriction) (No order 202*)

August 20, 2026 Cabinet Member for Place Services (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website
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Purpose

As New Lane is not suitable for HGVs due to width, vision and dangers when leaving the junction along with risk of damaging the properties on New Lane, the weight restriction is to be implemented to prevent the large vehicles becoming stuck/blocking the road and causing damage to properties along the road.

Budget implications – N/A

Legal Implications – N/A

Any conflicts of Interest – No

Reference documents – Public consultations documents – plan, notice, draft order. All comments received during public consultation.

Decision

That having considered the proposal to implement the Weight Restriction as advertised.

Supporting Documents

Executive Decision Form - New Lane Shaftesbu_Alex Crawshaw.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date20 Aug 2026