Reminder of public info meeting about spatial vision for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village

28 November 2024

The City of Cape Town is hosting a public information meeting about the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for Sir Lowry’s Pass Village and surrounds in the Helderberg District on Thursday, 5 December 2024. We are calling on residents, businesses, and all other interested and affected parties to attend. The draft LSDF proposes a spatial vision for the area, and once finalised, will guide development decisions and public investment in infrastructure upgrades, amongst others. The closing date for comments is 31 January 2025.

Sir Lowry’s Pass Village is located in the Helderberg District, north of the Firlands development area. The draft LSDF concerns the area bordered by the N2 highway, including Blue Rock Estate, the railway line, Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road, Tobacco Lane, Knorhoek Road, Farm 840 and Tre Donne.

The City hosted several public engagements and workshops earlier this year, and these were used to inform the draft LSDF that is now available for further input and comment.

Residents are encouraged to collaborate with the City as we are refining the LSDF for this area, and attend the upcoming public information days:

‘Once approved, the LSDF will guide development and land use decisions to address current challenges, such as the need for community facilities and open space, to plan for future population growth, and build on the opportunities to the benefit of the local communities. The draft document proposes interventions to address the existing backlog in service provision and accommodation, and identifies opportunities to improve living conditions and economic upliftment.

‘We also need a spatial vision to guide the development of vacant land, and the upgrade of informal settlements with due consideration to heritage areas that must be conserved, protected and enhanced to become tourist attractions. The same applies to our environmental assets. The spatial vision and proposed interventions must comply with all relevant legislation, amongst which the National Environmental Management Act to ensure we protect Sir Lowry’s Pass Village’s natural resources,’ said the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews.

For more information and to comment:
• Go to www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay/
• Send an email to SirLowrysPassandSurrounds.LSDF@capetown.gov.za
• Deliver written submissions at the Subcouncil 8 office, Municipal Offices, corner of Fagan Street and Main Road, Strand
• The draft LSDF can also be viewed in person at the Subcouncil 8 office, and the Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Library

The draft LSDF proposes the following:
• Upgrading opportunities within the Sir Lowry’s Pass Village to improve general living conditions
• Provision of quality amenities
• Maintaining and improving public open spaces
• Prioritising informal settlement upgrades
• Prioritising the provision of community facilities
• Reinforcing the local village character, and establishing a vibrant local commercial/business node to serve local communities
• Review, protect and enhance the development of the scenic Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road
• Protecting and enhancing heritage assets, and the heritage character of Broadlands farm
• Retaining the rural character of new development areas by promoting low-density residential development
• Encouraging mixed use development and medium-density residential development in appropriate areas
• Promoting destination places such as the Blue Rock Resort, Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Village Station, Farm Goedverwachting, Monkey Town and existing wine farms

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City of Cape Town, Media Office