Dorset - Public Path Diversion, Definitive Map And Statement Modification Order

Notice of Confirmation of Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order

Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Section 257
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Section 53A(2)
Dorset Council (Part of Footpath 35, Marnhull)
Public Path Diversion Order 2026

On 2 October 2026 Dorset Council confirmed the above order. Whilst this order is confirmed it is not yet operational, by virtue of Article 2 of the order.

The effect of the order as confirmed is to divert the public Footpath 35, as shown on the order map as follows:
From the current route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 35 at ST 7862 1886 generally north north west, then south west then north west to its junction with Footpath 34, Marnhull at ST 7846 1898.
(No recorded width)

To the new route:
From the unaffected part of Footpath 35 at ST 7862 1886 generally north east to ST 7864 1890, then following the estate paths through the housing development generally north north west to ST 7863 1898, generally west to ST 7848 1901, then generally south west to its junction with Footpath 34, Marnhull at ST 7845 1900.
Width: 2 metres

A copy of the order as confirmed and the order map have been placed and may be seen free of charge at Reception, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester during normal office hours. Copies are also available on our website at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/row-orders. 

The order comes into force on the date on which Dorset Council certify that the terms of Article 2 of the order have been complied with but if any person aggrieved by the order desires to question its validity or that of any provision contained in it on the ground that it is not within the powers of the above Act, or on the ground that any requirement of that Act or any regulation made under it has not been complied with in relation to the confirmation of the order. He or she may apply to the High Court for any of these purposes under section 287 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 within 6 weeks from the date on which notice is first published as required by paragraph 7 of Schedule 14 to the Act.

Dated: 22 October 2026

Jonathan Mair, Monitoring Officer

Temporary Closure Of Various Roads, Sherborne - Night Works

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. 

It will come into operation between 20:00 - 06:00 on 26th October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however, it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 31st October 2026.

This Order will enable Dorset Council to carry out surfacing works.

The effect of the order is as follows: [1] To impose temporary road closure on Various Roads Sherborne as listed (i) A352 Ottery Lane, Sherborne, between junction with Horsecastles and junction with Westbury. (ii) A352, Sherborne, between junction with Westbury and a point approximately 50 metres South. (iii) Westbury, Sherborne, between junction with A352 and a point approximately 50 metres North. 

Please note the closures will be in operation, as and when indicated by signs on site. Advanced warning signs will be placed on the road two weeks advance of the closure to indicate the exact dates the closure will affect the roads. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections. 

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Dorset Highways on 01305 228100. For further information concerning this Order, please call the Traffic Team on 01305 221020.

22nd October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 

Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

Temporary Closure Of Various Roads, Sandford Orcas
DORSET COUNCIL intend, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and equestrian will be prohibited from proceeding along Various Roads, Sandford Orcas as listed: 
Dark Lane Sandford Orcas from junction with Penmore Road to junction with C144, Shiller’s Lane Sandford Orcas from junction with Sandford Orcas Road to Junction with Winter Lane, C144 Sandford Orcas from junction with Dark Lane to outside The Manor House Sandford Orcas and Sandford Orcas Road Sandford Orcas from outside the Mitre Inn to One Farm Orchard Sandford Orcas Road. These works are programmed to 

commence from 11th November 2026 until 1st December 2026.
The roads will be closed in phases, so will not be in operation at the same time. A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections. 

This Order will enable Wessex Internet, safe access to install ducting for fibre cabling

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Internet on 0333 2407997. For further information concerning this Order please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events 22nd October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 

Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

Temporary Closure Of Various Roads, Leigh

DORSET COUNCIL has made an Order under Section 14 [1] of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, as amended. All vehicles, cyclists and horse riders will be prohibited from proceeding along VARIOUS ROADS, LEIGH; CHETNOLE ROAD, between the entrance to St Andrews Church and Orchard House, a distance of approximately 150 metres.

CHETNOLE ROAD, between its junction with Back Drove and its junction with Alton Mead Lane, a distance of approximately 240 metres. 

C45, between its junction with Church Lane and a point approximately 170 metres north. 

BACK DROVE, between its junction with Chetnole Road and its junction with South Street, a distance of approximately 245 metres. 

SHERBORNE ROAD, between its junction with Chetnole Road and its junction with Miz Maze, a distance of approximately 215 metres.

SOUTH STREET, between The Orchard and the entrance to
Whitehall Farm, a distance of approximately 75 metres.

The closures will be phased to allow for diversion routes.

The Order is needed in order to comply with health and safety regulations, which require the provision of safe working areas and to minimise the likelihood of danger to highway users. It will come into operation on 27 October 2026 and will remain in force for 18 months, however it is anticipated that the works will be completed by 03 December 2026. 

This Order will enable Wessex Water, safe access to carry out sewer maintenance works. 

A locally signed diversion route will be put in place to enable traffic to travel around the closed sections.

If you would like further information about the work being undertaken and access arrangements, please call Wessex Water on 0345 600 3600. For further information concerning this Order, please call Dorset Highways Traffic Team on 01305 221020. Find this information online: dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roadworks-events  
22 October 2026

JAN BRITTON, Executive Director for Economy & Environment - Dorset Council, County Hall, Dorchester DT1 1XJ. 

Any person who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the Notice will be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £1000.

Dorset Council (Waiting, Loading, Stopping And Parking Places) (Map Based) (Amendment No.29) (Ottery Lane And Westbury, Sherborne) Order 2026

Dorset Council has made the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

When the order comes into operation on 30th October 2026 the effect of the Order will be to revoke existing lengths of single yellow lines restrictions along Westbury and introduce lengths of double yellow line restrictions along lengths of Ottery Lane and Westbury.

Full details of the Order can be found online at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/tros, paper copies may be viewed at:- Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ by appointment only. Contact regulation-tro@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk or telephone 01305 221000 and ask for the Traffic Regulation Team for booking details or if you require more information.

If you wish to question the validity of the Order or any provisions contained in it on the grounds that it is not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or on the grounds that any requirement of that Act or of any Instrument made under it has not been complied with in relation to the Order you may within six weeks of the date of this Notice apply to the High Court for that purpose.

Dated: 22nd October 2026

Jan Britton - Executive Director Economy & Environment