The government has launched a consultation on a proposed increase to planning application fees. The consultation proposes to increase planning application fees for major applications by 35% and for all other applications by 25%. In addition there would be future, annual adjustments in line with inflation. This change would mean an initial fee increase for...Read More

Spruce Town Planning continues to have a busy workload and we are looking for a part time Town Planner to join the company. The ideal candidate will have a background in town planning. Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute is preferred, or someone working towards membership. Candidates should ideally have a degree in...Read More

Eastleigh Borough Council formally adopted its new Local Plan (2016 – 2036) on 26th April 2022. The new Local Plan sets a number of new policies for the area and replaces parts of the previous Local Plan. The new document and accompanying proposals maps can be viewed at https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning-policy-and-implementation/local-plan/local-plan-adoption If you have any queries with...Read More

Spruce Town Planning Director Matt Holmes will be taking on the Virgin London Marathon on the 3rd of October 2021. Matt is a keen runner and completing the London Marathon has long been on his ‘to do’ list. Matt will be raising money for the Bedford Hospital Primrose Unit Fund. If you would like to...Read More

An updated National Planning Policy Framework was published on 20th July 2021 following an earlier government consultation on the proposed revisions. The updates make a number of alterations to the text of the Framework. Those changes include; Measures to improve design, including a requirement for councils to produce local design guides or codes. A model...Read More