The new Spatial Planning And Land Use Management (SPLUM) Bill, 2011 was published for comment in Provincial Gazette 34270 of6 May 2011.  Comments must be submitted by 6 June 2011.   Once enacted, this legislation is aimed at transforming the national legislative landscape by providing for a new framework for spatial planning and land use managment in South Africa.  Should you wish to discuss the SPLUM Bill and debate the impact that this may have on town and regional planning in South Africa, please contact Jean-Luc Limacher on +2711 482 4131.