Review of the Lepelle-Nkumpi Spatial Development Framework Part 1
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30 September 2016 Review of the Lepelle-Nkumpi Spatial Development Framework Revision: 2 Part 1: Spatial Analysis and Synthesis Final Reference: 112478 Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality Document control record Document prepared by: Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd 1977/003711/07 8 Watermelon Street, Platinum Park Bendor Polokwane T +27 15 297 8240 F +27 15 297 8259 E [email protected] W www.aurecongroup.com A person using Aurecon documents or data accepts the risk of: a) Using the documents or data in electronic form without requesting and checking them for accuracy against the original hard copy version. b) Using the documents or data for any purpose not agreed to in writing by Aurecon. Document control Report title Part 1: Spatial Analysis and Synthesis Final Document ID Project number 112478 File path P:\Projects\112478 Lepelle-Nkumpi SDF Review\03 PRJ Del\5 DEL\6 Spatial Analysis and Synthesis\3. Final Report 30 September 2016\Submission\Final Report\Spatial Analysis and Synthesis Final Report.docx Client Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality Client contact Rev Date Revision details/status Author Reviewer Verifier Approver 0 22 July 2016 First Draft Report 1 1 September 2016 Second Draft Report 2 30 September 2016 Final Report Current revision 2 REVIEW OF THE LEPELLE-NKUMPI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PROJECT 112478 - SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS FINAL.DOCX PART I: PAGE I Approval Author signature Approver signature Name Name Title Title REVIEW OF THE LEPELLE-NKUMPI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PROJECT 112478 - SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS FINAL.DOCX PART I: PAGE II Review of the Lepelle-Nkumpi Spatial Development Framework Spatial Analysis and Synthesis - Final Date 30 September 2016 Reference 112478 Revision 2 Prepared for: Prepared by: Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd 1977/003711/07 170 BA Civic Centre 8 Watermelon Street, Platinum Park Lebowakgomo Bendor Polokwane T +27 15 633 4500 T +27 15 297 8240 T +27 15 633 6896 F +27 15 297 8259 E [email protected] W www.aurecongroup.com REVIEW OF THE LEPELLE-NKUMPI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PROJECT 112478 - SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS FINAL.DOCX PART I: PAGE III 2.2.2.4 National Comprehensive Rural Development Progamme ......................... 18 2.2.3 Limpopo Multi Year Housing Development Plan and Informal Settlement Upgrading Contents Strategy .................................................................................................................................. 18 2.3 Local Policy Objectives (District/Municipal) ............................................. 19 Abbreviations............................................................................................................ ix 2.3.1 District Spatial Development Framework .................................................................. 19 2.3.2 District Rural Development Plan (DRDP) .................................................................. 19 Terminology and Definitions ................................................................................... x 2.3.3 Municipal Spatial Development Framework .............................................................. 20 2.3.4 Local Spatial Development Plans ............................................................................. 21 2.3.4.1 Lebowakgomo Town Development Plan ................................................... 21 1 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE ....................................................... 1 2.3.4.2 Lebowakgomo CBD Development Plan .................................................... 22 1.1 Project Objectives ........................................................................................ 2 2.4 Draft Vision Statement ................................................................................ 24 1.2 Process ......................................................................................................... 3 2.5 Key Issues ................................................................................................... 25 1.3 Overview of Municipality ............................................................................. 4 3 SPATIAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES ...................................... 27 1.4 Document Structure ..................................................................................... 5 3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 28 3.1.1 Baseline Review ........................................................................................................ 29 2 POLICY CONTEXT AND VISION DIRECTIVES ............................................ 6 3.2 Biophysical Analysis .................................................................................. 30 2.1 National Policy Objectives ........................................................................... 7 3.2.1 Municipal Overview ................................................................................................... 30 2.1.1 National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 ..................................................................... 7 3.2.1.1 Typology and Hydrology ............................................................................ 30 2.1.1.1 Integrated and inclusive rural economy ....................................................... 9 3.2.1.2 Protected and Conservation Areas ........................................................... 31 2.1.2 Spatial Planning & Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA), 2013 ............................ 11 3.2.1.3 Biodiversity and Ecosystems ..................................................................... 32 3.2.1.4 Agriculture ................................................................................................. 34 2.2 Provincial Policy Objectives ...................................................................... 13 3.2.2 Challenges and Opportunities ................................................................................... 38 2.2.1 Provincial Mandate .................................................................................................... 13 2.2.2 Limpopo Provincial SDF ............................................................................................ 13 3.3 Socio-Economic Analysis .......................................................................... 40 2.2.2.1 Vision ......................................................................................................... 13 3.3.1 Municipal Overview ................................................................................................... 40 2.2.2.2 Development Principles - strategies .......................................................... 14 3.3.1.1 Regional Space Economy ......................................................................... 40 2.2.2.3 The relationship: Provincial vs Municipal SDF .......................................... 17 REVIEW OF THE LEPELLE-NKUMPI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK PROJECT 112478 - SPATIAL ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS FINAL.DOCX PART I: PAGE IV 3.3.1.2 Demographics and Social Conditions ........................................................ 41 3.3.1.3 Cultural Heritage and Tourism ................................................................... 47 3.3.1.4 Employment ............................................................................................... 49 3.3.1.5 Local Economy and Business ................................................................... 50 3.3.1.6 Key Economic Sectors .............................................................................. 51 3.3.1.7 Rural Development .................................................................................... 52 3.3.2 Challenges and Opportunities ................................................................................... 53 3.4 Built Environment Analysis ....................................................................... 55 3.4.1 Municipal Overview ................................................................................................... 55 3.4.1.1 Transport and movement networks ........................................................... 55 3.4.1.2 Settlement patterns ................................................................................... 59 3.4.1.3 Settlement Role, Hierarchy and Function .................................................. 61 3.4.1.4 Spatial Structure and Form ........................................................................ 73 3.4.1.5 Structure of human settlement areas ........................................................ 74 3.4.1.6 Land tenure or ownership .......................................................................... 76 3.4.1.7 Land Use and Activity Patterns ................................................................. 80 3.4.1.8 Land use Scheme ...................................................................................... 95 3.4.1.9 Infrastructure ............................................................................................. 98 3.4.1.10 Housing ................................................................................................. 107 3.4.2 Challenges and Opportunities ................................................................................. 111 3.5 Synthesis .................................................................................................. 114 3.5.1 Key Challenges ......................................................................................................