FREE STATE Provincial Spatial Development Framework

1. FREE STATEProvincial Spatial Development Framework Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Technical Forum & Geospatial Information Science Forum 27 November 2012

2. Objectives of the presentation • Address key aspects of the Free State PSDF: • Meaning and functions of the PSDF • Fundamental principles • Overarching planning context • Spatial planning model 2. Summarise the broad process to be followed • Create a spirit of partnership and co-operation

3. 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.

4. What is the Free State PSDF ?? • 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 supplement to the FSGDS with specific reference to the Provincial Strategic Growth and Development Pillars. • 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.

5. ‘Pillars’ of the PSDF Economic growth Education Quality of life Rural development Social cohesion Good governance

6. 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).

7. Planning context – the Spatial Planning System

8. Levels and items of compliance

9. A glimpse at the PSDF

10. Spatial planning model adopted

11. Spatial Planning Categories (SPCs)

12. Provincial spatial vision: The concept

13. Provincial spatial vision: An example

14. 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. SPCs and Municipal Sub-Categories

15. Provincial District SPC (land-use) plans @ the various levels Local Site

16. 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 athttp://SPISYS.co.za Linked together by SPISYS

17. Imperatives for an efficient PSDF process PARTNERSHIP & OWNERSHIP

18. Partnership platform Departments with Land Use functions Departments / Spheres of Government affected by Land Use functions

19. Broad process to be followed 1stPublic Consultation Phases will be integrated and inter-aligned and will be subject to continual improvement as the planning process enfolds On-going collaboration with key stakeholders 2ndPublic Consultation

20. Things to read

21. Contacts www.freestatepsdf.co.za

22. Thank You