Planning by-law changes draw flak localism

The City is holding public meetings to clarify proposed amendments to the Municipal Planning By-Law. Picture: Janice Matthews

Janice Matthews October 21, 2024

Proposed changes to the Municipal Planning By-law have drawn criticism from residents who say they give the City more power at their expense.

The by-law, which regulates development and land use in Cape Town, came into effect on 1 July 2015.

The City says the proposed amendments respond to advancements in spatial planning and give effect to policies and strategies adopted by the city council since the by-law was last reviewed in 2019…

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