Pre-Application Public Participation for a Proposed Multi-Use Development on RE/1627, Sedgefield, Western Cape

The Background Information Document provides information regarding the proposed multi-use development on RE/1627, Sedgefield, Western Cape.

The Proposal:

The proposed development concept comprises a mixture of land uses that shows that conserving nature while providing, housing, jobs, food, and energy for a growing human population is possible. The development concept was derived from Sedgefield's character as a place of conscious living, mindfulness, and being in sync with nature. The fundamental idea is that peoples’ interaction with their environment should create a sense of well-being.

The layout has been informed by the special site characteristic that has been identified during the initial site assessment phase. The biophysical element that shaped the layout includes the wetland on the eastern portion of the land and the 30m buffer to the west. The low-lying topography of the land was also a consideration. The footprint of the conventional urban development is limited to the 3m height contour where other more flexible land uses are proposed on the rest of the site.

Access to the Group Housing site and the Resort will be from Dr. Malan Drive in the south. The townhouses, commercial area, and Agricultural area will gain access from a road over Erf 5008 that is currently zoned for “Business 1” purposes. Erf 5008 will be subdivided and rezoned accordingly as part of a separate town planning application. Erf 5008 belongs to the same owner as Erf 1627.