FREE STATEProvincial Spatial Development Framework

Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Technical Forum & Geospatial Information

Science Forum

27 November 2012

Objectives of the presentation

1. Address key aspects of the Free State PSDF:• Meaning and functions of the PSDF• Fundamental principles• Overarching planning context• Spatial planning model2. Summarise the broad process to be followed3. Create a spirit of partnership and co-operation

Introduction to the PSDF project

• National Minister of DRDLR in terms of legal mandate commissioned drafting of PSDF in collaboration with Department of the Premier and Free State COGTA.

• Premier of the Free State endorsed the PSDF project on 16 Nov 2011.

• FOHOD approved PSDF process on 26 November 2012.

• DRDLR facilitated procurement process in collaboration with Department of the Premier and COGTA to appoint a service provider.

What is the Free State PSDF ??

• Spatial and strategic supplement to the FSGDS with specific reference to the Provincial Strategic Growth and Development Pillars.

• Provincial spatial and strategic planning policy that gives effect to all applicable contextual directives and traditional local knowledge in a defined place and enables integrated spatial planning at all spheres of government.

• Spatial and strategic directive that indicates:- What type of land-use should be undertaken at any

particular location.- How such land-use should be undertaken.- Who should undertake or facilitate such land-use.

‘Pillars’ of the PSDF

1. Economic growth2. Education3. Quality of life4. Rural development5. Social cohesion6. Good governance

Fundamental principles• Long-term viability of economic activities depends on the

sustainability of the resource base and the supporting environment.

• Resource use can only be sustainable if the ethic of environmental care applies at all applicable levels.

• Sustainability to be enabled through sustainable development, i.e. development that promotes human-well-being and environmental integrity through efficient use of resources (capital).

Planning context – the Spatial Planning System

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN & NSDP

FSGDS & PSDF

METRO MUNICIPALITYIDP & SDF

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITYIDP & SDF

NATIONAL LAWS & POLICY

INTERNATIONALAGREEMENTS

PROVINCIAL LAWS & POLICY

BIOREGIONAL PLANNING

SUPPORTED BY SPISYS

LOCAL MUNICIPALITYIDP & SDF

Levels and items of compliance

A glimpse at the PSDF

Spatial planning model adopted

Spatial Planning Categories (SPCs)

Provincial spatial vision: The concept

Provincial spatial vision: An example

SPCs and Municipal Sub-Categories

Provincial SPC plan is to serve as a basis for detailed designation at the district and local level in accordance with defined Sub-Categories.

Municipalities are allowed to adapt the Sub-Categories to cater for local, site-specific circumstances

Include all land zonings that are provided for under the existing zoning scheme regulations.

SPC (land-use) plans @ the various levels

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Linked together by SPISYS• SPISYS is an information system comprising integrated components for collecting,

storing and processing data and for delivering information, knowledge and digital products.

• Combines hardware, software, infrastructure and trained personnel organised to facilitate effective land-use planning through implementation of the SPCs and Sub-Categories.

• Standardises spatial data to promote use of spatial information for end-users.

• To be used by all concerned, including all spheres of government, planners, developers, sectoral institutions, and the b community. Register at http://SPISYS.co.za

Imperatives for an efficient PSDF process

PARTNERSHIP & OWNERSHIP

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Things to read

ContactsMr Fanie MinnieNational Department of Rural Development and Land ReformChief Directorate Spatial Planning and InformationAliwal Street 73BLOEMFONTEIN 9300Tel: 051 410 5800Fax: 086 548 3919E-mail: sfminnie@ruraldevelopment.gov.za

Dr Henning StapelbergFree State Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional AffairsDirectorate Spatial PlanningP.O. Box 29588DANHOF 9310Tel: 051 407 6843Fax: 051 407 6852E-mail: henning@fscogta.gov.za

Mr SW van der MerweDennis Moss PartnershipP.O. Box 371STELLENBOSCH 7599Tel: 021 887 0124Fax: 021 886 5393E-mail: sw@dmp.co.za

www.freestatepsdf.co.za

Thank You