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Understanding the Free State Provincial Spatial Development Framework and Its Objectives

The Free State Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF) provides a strategic approach to land use and spatial planning in the Free State. It offers a framework that harmonizes economic growth, education, quality of life, rural development, social cohesion, and good governance. This presentation outlines the purposes and principles of the PSDF, emphasizing collaboration among stakeholders, sustainable resource use, and compliance with national directives. Key aspects include project inception, planning categories, and an integrated information system, SPISYS, for effective land-use management.

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Understanding the Free State Provincial Spatial Development Framework and Its Objectives

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  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

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