This report aims to provide an understanding of the current land use management and spatial planning status quo in across the nine provinces of South Africa, with the objective of contributing to the development of a more appropriate legislative process for facilitating better land use management and delivery of development.

The purpose of this report is to review the state of the Province’s legislative framework, provide insight into the implementation of current laws and processes, obtain empirical information, conduct interviews with officials, highlight provincial legislation issues, and provide conclusions that may influence future provincial legislation.