Mossel Bay Municipality
Town Planning

In Town Planning in Mossel Bay focuses on guiding sustainable development and managing land use to support a well-balanced, inclusive and resilient community. As part of the municipality's Spatial Planning efforts, it ensures that growth is coordinated with infrastructure, environmental stewardship and the needs of residents and businesses.

Key objectives of Town Planning in Mossel Bay include:

• Promoting orderly development across urban and rural areas
• Protecting the natural beauty and heritage of Mossel Bay, including its coastline, biodiversity and cultural assets
• Improving accessibility and mobility, especially through integrated transport and land use planning
• Supporting economic development by enabling investment and job creation through strategic zoning and land use
• Enhancing quality of life through well-designed public spaces, housing and services

Town Planning is a collaborative process involving the municipality, communities, developers and other stakeholders. It is guided by the principles of sustainability, inclusivity and long-term resilience, as oulined in the Mossel Bay Spatial Development Framework (SDF) and related policies.