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Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act No. 16 of 2013)

Chapter 1 : Introductory Provisions

3. Objects of Act

 

 

The objects of this Act are to—

(a) provide for a uniform, effective and comprehensive system of spatial planning and land use management for the Republic;
(b) ensure that the system of spatial planning and land use management promotes social and economic inclusion;
(c) provide for development principles and norms and standards;
(d) provide for the sustainable and efficient use of land;
(e) provide for cooperative government and intergovernmental relations amongst the national, provincial and local spheres of government; and
(f) redress the imbalances of the past and to ensure that there is equity in the application of spatial development planning and land use management systems.