The relationship between planning and environmental management in Gauteng
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2009-07-16T13:22:25Z
Authors
MacCarron, Gerard Michael
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Abstract
The relationship between the planning and environmental management fields is
examined at various government levels, but in more detail for Gauteng province
and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. This study examines the evolution
of each of the fields in the South African context. An analysis of the relevant
national and provincial legislation, policies and procedures is undertaken to
determine how this relationship is enacted and practised on a daily basis. The
various planning and environmental policies of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan
Municipality are critically examined in order to assess the extent of the issues at
local government level. Two relevant case studies are discussed in which
different outcomes of the current planning-environment relationship are
described. The study concludes that there is duplication in application procedures
as well as in public participation processes. The two fields operate separately and
at different spheres of government, resulting in unnecessary delays and poor
decisions being taken. The study proposes changes to improve the overall
relationship.