| Comment on the pedestrianisation and upgrade of Charl Malan Street in Bellville CBD | Comment on the pedestrianisation and upgrade of Charl Malan Street in Bellville CBD | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClassC33B80574306460691C46158D8ACA71E"><p>We plan to upgrade Charl Malan Street in Bellville CBD, and we want to hear from you.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2></span>
<p>The
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Bellville_CBD_LSDF.pdf" target="_blank">Bellville CBD Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF) </a>was approved by Council in December 2023, and aims to guide the
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/bellville-cbd-local-spatial-development-framework">regeneration of the Bellville CBD </a>as the City’s second metropolitan node. We also developed a
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20strategies%2c%20plans%20and%20frameworks/Bellville-Public-Realm-Strategy.pdf" target="_blank">Public Realm Strategy</a> for the Bellville CBD to guide short-term initiatives that enhance safe pedestrian experiences and contribute to the long-term development goals outlined in the LSDF. </p><p>In line with the LSDF and the Public Realm Strategy, we plan to upgrade Charl Malan Street into a quality public environment, which reduces conflict between pedestrian activities, informal trading and private vehicles. </p><p> To achieve this, we are proposing access restrictions and changes to the movement network, including: </p><table style="width:620px;"><thead><tr><th>Road</th><th>Proposed impact </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Charl Malan St – section between South St and Wilshammer St</td><td><br>The existing two-way carriageway will be converted to a one-way carriageway in the northbound direction with managed and restricted vehicular access. </td></tr><tr><td>Charl Malan St – section between Wilshammer St and Church St </td><td>This road section will stay as it is now.</td></tr><tr><td>Charl Malan St – section between Church St and the southern boundary of the Eskom property</td><td>The existing two-way carriageway will be converted to a one-way carriageway in the northbound direction with managed and restricted vehicular
access and access control at the southern and northern end.</td></tr><tr><td rowspan="1">Charl Malan St – section between the southern boundary of the Eskom property and Voortrekker Rd</td><td rowspan="1">This road section will remain as it is now.</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<strong>In terms of:</strong></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Section 4 of the
<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Immovable%20Property%20By-law%202015.pdf">Immovable Property By-Law, 2015</a>, the City intends to permanently close (full or partial) certain roads to vehicular traffic.</li><li>the
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/regulations-and-legislations/planning-by-law">Municipal Planning By-law, 2015</a>, the City intends to undertake land use and spatial planning activities relating to road infrastructure projects. </li><li>Section 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, you can submit comments to the municipality in respect of the proposal.</li></ul><h4>Access the documents:</h4><ul><li>Advert (<a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-PEDESTRIANISATION-AND-UPGRADE-CHARL-MALAN-STREET-BELLVILLE-CBD-ENG.pdf" target="_blank">English</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-PEDESTRIANISATION-AND-UPGRADE-CHARL-MALAN-STREET-BELLVILLE-CBD-AFR.pdf" target="_blank">Afrikaans</a> | <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/HYS-PEDESTRIANISATION-AND-UPGRADE-CHARL-MALAN-STREET-BELLVILLE-CBD-XHO.pdf" target="_blank">isiXhosa</a>) </li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/City%20research%20reports%20and%20review/Charl-Malan-Background-Information-Report.pdf" target="_blank">Background information report</a></li><li><a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Maps%20and%20statistics/Charl-Malan-Upgrade-Locality-Map.pdf" target="_blank">Locality map</a></li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Comment period</h2><p>Submit your comments from
<strong>27 May – 26 June 2026</strong>.</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comment</h2><p>Submit your comments and recommendations via the following channels: </p><p>
<strong>Online </strong>
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<a href="https://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/websitefeedback/?id=f8bf2a8d-42a6-4054-af64-5ae9deabccc1" target="_blank">Submit your comment online</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Email </strong>
<br>Email your comments to
<a href="mailto:BellvilleCBD.Precinct@capetown.gov.za?subject=Reference 110252620">BellvilleCBD.Precinct@capetown.gov.za</a>. </p><p>
<strong>Delivery</strong><br>Deliver your written comments by hand to one of the facilities below:</p><table style="width:590px;"><thead><tr><th>Facility</th><th>Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>
<strong>Subcouncil 6 office</strong></td><td>Bellville Civic Centre, Voortrekker Road, Bellville</td></tr><tr><td>
<strong>Bellville Public Library</strong></td><td>Carl van Aswegen Street, Bellville</td></tr></tbody></table>
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<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><h4>Zandile Mahlasela</h4><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 400 5501</a><br><br> Email:
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<a href="mailto:zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za">zandile.mahlasela@capetown.gov.za</a> </em></p><h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2><p>For more information and general enquiries, contact:</p><p>
<em>Telephone:<br><a>021 444 4328</a> (Weekdays, between 08:00 and 16:30)</em></p><p>
<em>Email:
<br><a href="mailto:BellvilleCBD.Precinct@capetown.gov.za">BellvilleCBD.Precinct@capetown.gov.za</a></em>. </p><h4>Public Participation Unit</h4><p>
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