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

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette No. 36730 of 5 August 2014.
Long title
An Act to provide a framework for spatial planning and land use management in the Republic; to specify the relationship between the spatial planning and the land use management system and other kinds of planning; to provide for the inclusive, developmental, equitable and efficient spatial planning at the different spheres of government; to provide a framework for the monitoring, coordination and review of the spatial planning and land use management system; to provide a framework for policies, principles, norms and standards for spatial development planning and land use management; to address past spatial and regulatory imbalances; to promote greater consistency and uniformity in the application procedures and decision-making by authorities responsible for land use decisions and development applications; to provide for the establishment, functions and operations of Municipal Planning Tribunals; to provide for the facilitation and enforcement of land use and development measures; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Land & soil
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
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
The Act shall come into operation on 1 July 2015 (Proclamataion of the President No. 26 of 2015).
Abstract

This Act concerns spatial planning in South Africa at national and local level. It provides for a uniform, effective and comprehensive system of spatial planning and land use management and development, and for the sustainable and efficient use of land. The Act consists of 62 sections divided into seven Chapters: Introductory Provisions (1); Development Principles and Norms and Standards (2); Intergovernmental Support (3); Spatial Development Frameworks (4); Land Use Management (5); Land Development Management (6); General Provisions (7). The Act is completed by three Schedules.

Full text
English
Website
www.info.gov.za

References - Legislation

Repeals

Development Facilitation Act, 1995 (No. 67 of 1995).

Legislation | South Africa | 1995

Keyword: Agricultural development, Smallholders/peasants, Land-use planning, Environmental planning, Institution, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Land tenure

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Physical Planning Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1967 (1991)

Keyword: Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Physical Planning Act.

Legislation | South Africa | 1991 (1993)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Environmental planning, Public participation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Regulations: Land Use Management and General Matters, 2015 (No. 239 of 2015).

Legislation | South Africa | 2015

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Land-use planning, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act: Bylaws for Mbizana (G.N. No. 4 of 2016).

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act: Bylaws for Engcobo (G.N. No. 5 of 2016).

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act: Bylaws for Kouga (G.N. No. 3 of 2016).

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Legislation | South Africa | 2016

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX