Spruce Town Planning Ltd

07/07/2026

We are delighted to have assisted our clients to secure planning permission for the demolition of an existing building and construction of 19 new houses on land to the south of Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Hampshire. Spruce Town Planning worked with the Applicant, their architect and other consultants to achieve a development design and layout that makes efficient use of the land to provide new homes whilst also preserving the adjacent woodland habitat. Spruce Town Planning also represented the client at the Planning Committee meeting where the proposed development was approved.

14/05/2026

Planning permission granted for four homes in Colehill, Wimborne.

We are pleased to have assisted our clients to secure full planning permission for four new homes in Colehill.

The site had previously had planning permission for four homes. Our clients favoured an alternative design approach and we worked with the clients and architects to arrive at a scheme that met the client's aspirations whilst still being consistent with the parameters deemed acceptable for the previous permission. Planning permission was granted under delegated powers.

Plans by Symmetry Architecture Ltd

07/05/2026

We are delighted to have assisted our clients to secure planning permission to construct eleven new homes in West Dean, Hampshire.
The development will comprise of four market homes, two self-build plots and five affordable homes. Spruce Town Planning and the Applicants worked with the Parish Council and Local Authority to ensure the new development would meet local needs.
In addition to the new homes the development will provide for new footpath links and land for ecological enhancements.
Permission was granted under delegated powers.
Plans by Williams Lester Architects

18/11/2025

Planning permission granted for a replacement Grounds Maintenance Building at Carvers Recreation Ground, Ringwood

We are pleased to have assisted our client to secure planning permission to demolish an existing grounds maintenance building at Carvers Recreation Ground in Ringwood and to replace it with a new building to provide for improved storage for equipment and welfare facilities for staff. The proposals include perimeter fencing for security and access off Carvers Lane.

Spruce Town Planning worked with the client and architect to seek pre-application advice from the local authority and Sport England prior to submitting the application. The development achieves a balance of meeting the needs of the client and minimising the impact on the recreation ground. Permission was granted under delegated powers.

24/03/2025

Appeal allowed for the construction of a three bedroom home in Chilworth, Southampton.

We are pleased to have secured permission at appeal for the construction of a detached chalet bungalow in Chilworth on behalf of our clients.

The site had previous refused and withdrawn applications. Spruce Town Planning worked with the client and architect to devise a scheme that addressed all of the matters outstanding from the previous applications. When the Local Authority refused permission Spruce Town Planning prepared an appeal on behalf of the client and set out a detailed justification for the design of the scheme and why the Local Authority comments were unfounded.

In allowing the appeal the Inspector agreed that the new development was of a sympathetic design and layout and will reflect the features of the nearby residential development. He went on to conclude that the development would provide appropriate amenity space for its residents. The appeal was allowed.

Plans by Studio Four Architects

10/03/2025

We are delighted to have assisted our clients secure planning permission at appeal for the remodel of an existing house and construction of a new house in Lilliput, Poole.

The Local Authority had refused planning permission based upon the street scene and neighbour impact of the development. Spruce Town Planning worked with the Applicant and Architect to present an appeal case that showed the LPA's comments to be unfounded.

In allowing the appeal the Inspector concluded that the proposed development would reinforce the prevailing pattern of development and building line along this part of the road. He went on to conclude that the amenities of the neighbouring properties would be preserved. The appeal was therefore allowed.

Plans by Empery+Co.

24/01/2025

Appeal Allowed for three houses in Poole!

It has been a great end to the week with an allowed appeal for the demolition of one house and construction of three in Branksome Park, Poole.

The site is located at the edge of, but just outside the Branksome Park Conservation Area. The council had refused planning permission citing impacts on the local character and on site trees. Spruce Town Planning demonstrated that the proposals were of an appropriate design and that the plot sizes would be in keeping with others in the street. Furthermore, tree works were the same as had already been approved in a previous application on the site. The Inspector allowed the written representations appeal subject to conditions.

Plans by Empery and Co

21/11/2024

Lilliput, Poole – Householder Appeal Allowed!

We are extremely pleased to have secured planning permission at appeal and on behalf of our clients to alter and extend an existing bungalow in Poole, which includes work to form a first and second floor extension in the roof space.

The local authority had refused the initial application, with the main issues raised being the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and whether or not the proposed development would result in a total demolition and loss of the existing dwelling.

Spruce Town Planning worked with the client and the architect to submit annotated plans and evidence in the appeal application that demonstrated the extent of the existing building that would be retained, and that the scale of the proposed alterations were comparable to other redeveloped dwellings in the same area. The appeal Inspector accepted the evidence and has allowed the appeal, noting that “the well-proportioned contemporary design would add to local distinctiveness by reflecting the evolving street scene” and concluded that “the proposed development would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area”.

Plans by The Design Board

The proposed front elevation

21/10/2024

We are delighted to have secured planning permission on behalf of our clients for the comprehensive redevelopment of a site located on one of Dorchester’s main shopping frontages and within the historic town’s Conservation Area.

Following a positive pre-application advice response from the local authority, Spruce Town Planning worked with the client and the architect to deliver a scheme that preserves the significance and appearance of the nearby heritage assets and also addresses the potential ecological impacts of the development on trees and nitrate pollution levels. As a result, approval has been granted for the part conversion of one of the buildings to form a house, demolition and reconstruction of the other building to form a ground floor commercial unit with four flats above, and the er****on of five new dwellings (houses and flats) with associated access and landscaping at the rear.

Plans by Marlow Architects Ltd

18/09/2024

We are pleased to have secured planning permission for the demolition of an existing house and construction of a replacement house on a site located within the Branksome Park and Chine Gardens Conservation Area in Poole.

We worked with the client and architect to deliver a high quality contemporary scheme that will preserve the onsite protected trees and the verdant character of the conservation area whilst meeting the needs of the clients. The replacement house utilises the topography of the land to create additional accommodation in a manner that preserves the street scene. The application was approved under delegated powers.

Plans by Marlow Architects Ltd