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Comment on the draft Blaauwberg Road Local Spatial Development Framework

<div class="ExternalClass5D6F8F4A1ACF4C8FBD814AA5FE36150C"><p>We are reviewing the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Management%20Strategy%20for%20Blaauwberg%20Road%2c%201998.pdf" target="_blank">1998 Blaauwberg Road Growth Management Strategy</a> toward a local spatial development framework, and we want your input.<br></p></div>

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span> <p> Blaauwberg Road is an important regional transport link and development corridor in the area. The corridor connects vastly different areas, from the tourism focused Table View beachfront with its iconic Table Mountain views at one end, to the industrial corridor at Killarney gardens on the other end. Bustling shopping centres at intersections serve locals and passers-by, while the smaller buildings in between are mainly used by small businesses. </p><p>A trunk MyCiTi route runs along the corridor and connects it to areas in the north and south. Surrounding the corridor on three sides are large public natural spaces, namely the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/nature-and-outdoors/rivers-and-wetlands/cape-towns-rivers-and-wetlands">Diep River</a>, <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Nature%20reserves/Table%20Bay%20Nature%20Reserve">Rietvlei</a> and <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/See-all-city-facilities/Our-recreational-facilities/Beaches/Table%20View%20Beach">Table View Beach</a>. Blaauwberg Road serves to connect these varied areas. </p><p> While there has been significant development activity in the past 25 years, this has not always aligned with the vision set out in the 1998 strategy, and by today’s standards the corridor is underdeveloped for its scale and potential. The corridor presents an opportunity for urban regeneration. <br></p><p>Given the current and expected growth in the corridor, we need to review the local area guidance in the Council-approved <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Management%20Strategy%20for%20Blaauwberg%20Road%2c%201998.pdf" target="_blank">Blaauwberg Road Management Strategy, 1998</a>. The review of the management strategy will result in a local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Road corridor. <br></p><p> The <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/regulations-and-legislations/cape-town-spatial-development-framework">2023 Cape Town Metropolitan Spatial Development Framework</a> and <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/Spatial-Plans-and-Frameworks/district-plans">Blaauwberg District Plan</a> provide policy guidance on the development objectives and principles for the Blaauwberg Road Corridor. The Blaauwberg Road LSDF will provide more detailed and contextualised guidance for the local area. <br></p><h4>To date, the process of developing the LSDF draft report has included:</h4><ul><li>the 60-day advertising of a detailed discussion document, which reviewed the Blaauwberg Road Growth Management strategy (1998 presented key initiatives and outlined relevant planning for the area) </li><li>focused stakeholder engagements; </li><li>interactive public open days and surveys; and<br></li><li>comments sent to the department during the 60-day comment period.</li></ul><p>Using this preparatory work and key public inputs, the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Urban%20Planning%20and%20Design%20Department">Urban Planning and Design Department</a> has developed the draft LSDF report for Blaauwberg Road.</p><h4>The draft LSDF:</h4><ul><li>provides a vision for the area, </li><li>provides detailed development guidance to achieve this vision, and </li><li>informs decision-making toward successful implementation. </li></ul><p></p><p>In terms of Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality on the draft LSDF.<br></p><h4> Access the documents:</h4><ul><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Draft_Blaauwberg_Road_LSDF.pdf" target="_blank">Draft Blaauwberg Road Local Spatial Development Framework</a>.<br></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Graphics%20and%20educational%20material/Blaauwberg_Road_LSDF_Posters.pdf" target="_blank">Public engagement posters</a><br></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from <strong>9 September – 9 October 2024</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comment via one of the following channels:</p><p> <strong>Online</strong><br><a href="https://www.research.net/r/BR5692G" target="_blank">Submit your comments online<i class="icon link-external"></i></a>.</p><p> <strong>Post</strong><br> Written submissions can be sent to: <br></p><p> <em>Subcouncil 3 office</em><br><em>Milnerton Municipal Building </em> <br> <em>First floor Royal Ascot </em> <br> <em>Bridal Way</em><br><em>Milnerton </em> <br> <em>7441. </em></p> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>Please note</h4><p> Our Public Participation Unit will assist you if you would like to submit comments but have a disability or are unable to read or write. See contact details below:</p></div></div></span> <h4>Anthea Bendie</h4><p> <em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 1450</a><br><br> Email:<br><a href="mailto:anthea.bendie@capetown.gov.za">anthea.bendie@capetown.gov.za</a> </em><br></p> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information on the draft LSDF:</p><p> <em>Email:<br><a href="mailto:blaauwbergroad.lsdf@capetown.gov.za">blaauwbergroad.lsdf@capetown.gov.za</a></em></p>

9 September – 9 October 2024