Decisions — Dorset

Recent Decisions that have been made or are past their expected date. Some may show 'Awaiting outcome' if the result hasn't been published yet.
Upcoming Decisions that haven't been made yet. These are published in advance by the council, often as part of a forward plan. Key decisions must be published at least 28 days before they are taken.
In call-in window Decisions that have been made but can still be 'called in' — referred back for scrutiny by councillors. Most executive decisions have a call-in period (usually 5 working days) during which they cannot be implemented.

All types Cabinet Officer Committee Other

Decision	Decision maker	Date	Status
The application to divert Footpath 12, Holwell at Penny Farm	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	13 Jan 2026	Approved
Alleged breach of condition 2 of 2/2017/0781/FUL regarding the extractor fan - Mash South Street Gillingham Dorset SP8 4AP - 9 January 2026	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	9 Jan 2026	Approved
Openreach 19 January 2026 between 0930 and 1530 – CATTISTOCK ROAD, CATTISTOCK	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	5 Jan 2026	Approved
Openreach 19 January 2026 between 0930 and 1530 – THORNFORD ROAD, SHERBORNE	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	5 Jan 2026	Approved
Longford Road Junction Thornford To Junction Trill Farm Lane, Beer Hackett - 2nd January 2026 until 6th January 2026	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	2 Jan 2026	Approved
EN/2023/00131 - Alleged untidy land, CoU of land to storage	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	24 Dec 2025	Approved
Compton Road, Yeovil - 9th January 2026, between 09:30 and 15:30	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	18 Dec 2025	Approved
To approve the appointment of Spetisbury Construction Ltd. Ltd. as the Main contractor for the refurbishment of (Former) Bridport Connect Building, Flood Lane, Bridport. Key	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	17 Dec 2025	Approved
Business waste pricing strategy for 2026-27	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	15 Dec 2025	Approved
Temporary road closure on C13 Dinahs Hollow, Melbury Abbas & Cann 5th January 2026 until 31st December 2026	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	12 Dec 2025	Approved
New Forest Recreation Mitigation Strategy	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Council Plan Progress Report Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Future Leisure Management Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	In call-in window
Report to Change Cabinet decision of delegations for Highway Service Contract (HTSC) Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Average Speed Cameras - A30 Sherborne dial Carriageway Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Dorset Local Nature Recovery Strategy Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership Closure Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
EN/2024/00074 - Alleged untidy site	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Dorset National Landscape Management Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Adoption of the Cranborne Chase National Landscape Management Plan Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Acquisition of Land Neighbouring Dorset Innovation Park Key	Cabinet Cabinet collective	9 Dec 2025	Approved
Land rear of 156-172, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NP	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	4 Dec 2025	Approved
GLOUCESTER MEWS, WEYMOUTH - 16 December 2025 until 16 December 2025, between 0930 and 1300	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	4 Dec 2025	Approved
EN/2023/00359 - Alleged breach of conditions on 1/E/96/00330	Officer Delegated Decision Officer	3 Dec 2025	Approved
Dorset Council Harbours Marine Safety Plan 2026 – 2029	Cabinet Member for Place Services Cabinet member	3 Dec 2025	Approved