Council approved the draft Integrated Human Settlements Plan (IHSP) for the period 2022 – 2027 on 27 June 2023, in accordance with the Provincial Department of Infrastructure (Branch Human Settlements) (previously known as Provincial Department of Human Settlements) guidelines and aligned with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF), for public participation.
The National Housing Act 107 of 1997 requires that all municipalities must plan to facilitate the delivery of housing opportunities as part of their overall plan and/or development through an Integrated Human Settlements Plan. This plan is linked to the housing pipeline and housing programmes that should be implemented within its area of jurisdiction.
The draft Integrated Human Settlements Plan is a chapter of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and therefore outlines the Human Settlements...