CHAPTER TWO
2.1 THE STUDY AREA: IKWEZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
2.2.5 LAND USE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
STRATEGIES
x Acknowledge Jansenville as the primary urban node within the study area, with Klipplaat being a secondary node and Waterford and Wolwefontein being smaller rural nodes.
x Support development and investment within these nodes and contain urban development within the urban edges as identified.
x Support the R75 as a key access and tourism corridor and the Klipplaat Jansenville link as a strategic corridor EHWZHHQWKHPXQLFLSDOLW\·VSULmary and secondary urban nodes.
x Promote the R338 Baroe link for tourism purposes.
x Acknowledge and support expansion of Addo Elephant National Park and Waterford access corridor and gateway.
x Support expansion and implementation of the Land Redistribution and Land Reform programmes, with emphasis on expansion of commonages and communal farming possibilities.
x Ensure environmental protection and integrity of critical biodiversity and Addo Park expansion footprint.
x Support LED initiatives and rural livelihood.
2.2.5.1. LAND USE ASSESSMENT
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2.2.5.2. LAND USE MANAGEMENT POLICY
A full set of general guidelines for the Land Use Applications listed hereunder, are stipulated in the SDF and for this reason will not be elaborated upon in the IDP.
x Settlement Hierarchy and Nodal Development x Densification and Nodal Development
x Urban Edge
x Human Settlements : Housing
x Human Settlements : Community Facilities x Human Settlements : Business
x Rural Development : PSDP Framework
x Rural Development : Non-Agricultural Land Use x Tourism and Resort Development
x Renewable Energy
x Rural Development : Subdivision of Agricultural Land x Rural Development : Small Scale Farming
The Biodiversity Sector Plan also includes a set of Land Use Guidelines for land-use planning and decision-making, and guidelines for the sound management of land and water use.
By applying the recommendations provided in the BSP, sustainable development will be promoted. This will be achieved through the effective protection and management of
biodiversity in the region, as required in Section 41(a) of the Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004), including in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998).
2.2.5.3 Management Guidelines for Land and Water Resources
The land use management guidelines for areas classified as Critical Biodiversity Areas; Ecological Support Areas and Other Natural Areas have been included in Chapter4 ofthe SDF and can be used by all parties involved in land-use planning and decision-making.
FORMAL PROTECTED AREAS
CRITICAL BIODIVERSITY AREAS
ECOLOGICAL SUPPORT AREAS
OTHER NATURAL AREAS
NO NATURAL AREAS REMAINING Desired
Management Objective
Maintain natural land. Rehabilitate degraded to natural or near natural and manage for no further degradation.
Maintain ecological processes
Sustainable Management within general rural land-use principles
Sustainable Management within general rural land-use principles. Favoured areas for
development.
Development initiatives must take stock of the referencing to classified areas in and around the nodes mentioned hereunder:-
Jansenville
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Klipplaat
A buffer zone, classified as a Critical Biodiversity Area, is sited around the Heuningklip River and should be safe-guarded.
Land to the north of Klipplaat is classified as Critical Biodiversity Areas, with Ecological Support Areas. Measures should be taken to conserve and restore the natural habitat in this zone. Those areas designated as Other Natural Areas are suitable for sustainable development and further urban expansion.
Waterford
The majority of Waterford is surrounded by Critical Biodiversity Areas to the north, while in the south the Addo Elephant National Park is located. To the south-west of the town, land is classified as No Natural Areas Remaining, which can be targeted for sustainable development.
The whole of Waterford is included in the Planning Domain for the expansion of Addo Elephant Park, indicated by the Critical Biodiversity Areas. Consultation between SANParks and the municipality must be held to ensure that strategies for the node are developed to ensure appropriate socio-economic development e.g. housing and poverty alleviation initiatives.