The Secretary of State hereby gives notice of the proposal to make an Order under section 247 of the above Act to authorise the stopping up of a western part width of High Street at Sturminster Marshall, in the County of Dorset.

If the Order is made, the stopping up will be authorised only to enable development as permitted by Dorset Council, under reference P/FUL/2023/06020.

Copies of the draft Order and relevant plan will be available for inspection during normal opening hours at Dorset Council Offices, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1XJ in the 28 days commencing on 25 February 2025, and may be obtained, free of charge, from the Secretary of State (quoting NATTRAN/SW/S247/5951) at the address stated below.

Any person may object to the making of the proposed order by stating their reasons in writing to the Secretary of State at nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk or National Transport Casework Team, Tyneside House, Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7AR, quoting the above reference. Objections should be received by midnight on 25 March 2025. You are advised that your personal data and correspondence will be passed to the applicant/agent to enable your objection to be considered. If you do not wish your personal data to be forwarded, please state your reasons when submitting your objection.

S Zamenzadeh, Casework Manager