De Ville, JacquesAbrahams, Farah2026-09-212026-09-212005https://hdl.handle.net/10566/25464Planning administration in the Western Cape is at a critical juncture. It is faced with having to address planning issues and housing needs whilst at the same time demonstrating through its practices the promotion of environmentally sustainable development. This paper will discuss planning and environmental legislation and the impact that the application of the legislation has on development proposals. Current legislation addresses issues of spacial development in developed areas and new development proposals but lacks the ability to address issues within informal settlements. Although socio-economic factors are not currently considered when assessing the viability of applications, the courts seem to consider these factors. Since new housing settlements are often developed for the poor and industrial developments in close proximity to these areas have direct impact on these individuals, planning could only gain if these factors are taken into consideration.enConstitution of the Republic of South Africa1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996)Planning LegislationNational Environmental Management Act1998 Act No. 107 of 1998)Thesis