By-law on Spatial Planning and Land Use Management (G.N. No. 2 of 2016).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Agricultural development Institution EIA Land-use planning Land tenure Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Subdivision of land Smallholders/peasants Agricultural land Waterworks

Geographical area

Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa

Abstract

This By-Law made under the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013, applies to all land within the geographical area of the Ndlambe Municipality, including land owned by the state. The By-law shall, in case of conflict, in principle prevail over other legislation. The By-law requires a municipal spatial development framework to be made and provides with respect its preparation and public participation procedures. The Municipality may also adopt a local spatial development framework for a specific geographical area of a portion of the municipal area. Sections 24 to 30 of the Act apply to any land use scheme developed, prepared, adopted and amended by the Municipality. The By-law provides form preparation and adoption of such scheme. The By-law also provides with respect to water infrastructure and assessment of possible impact on the environment of development. A Local spatial development framework shall provide detailed priorities in relation to land use planning and, in so far as they are linked to land use planning, biodiversity and environmental issues. The By-law also provides for the establishment of a Municipal Appeal Tribunal and appeal procedures and concerns use of agricultural land and authorization of subdivision of land.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.za

References - Legislation

Implements

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (No. 16 of 2013).

Legislation | South Africa | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Land-use planning, Institution, Environmental planning, Public participation, Policy/planning, Court/tribunal, Agricultural land, Land tenure, Cadastre/land registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Access-to-information, Community management, Integrated management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX