Planning & Development
PCRA reviews and responds to planning applications that affect Plumstead's residential character.
What We Review
Rezoning Applications
Changes to the zoning designation of properties within Plumstead.
Subdivision Applications
Proposals to subdivide existing erven into smaller portions.
Departure Applications
Requests to depart from existing zoning regulations.
Land Use Amendments
Changes to permitted land use within the municipal planning framework.
High-Density Development
Proposals for multi-storey or high-density residential developments.
Current Matters We Are Watching
Proposed Tokai High School — Ruskin Road, Bergvliet (Ward 73)
The Western Cape Education Department has proposed a new high school on a 3.8 hectare site on Ruskin Road (R125m+, 1 100+ learners). Residents, through the Bergvliet Voluntary Association, have raised traffic, heritage and neighbourhood-character concerns during the Heritage Impact Assessment public participation. The project remains in the planning phase, with further engagement opportunities to come. We will publish dates here and to members.
Public Participation
All planning notices are archived in our Documents section. PCRA encourages residents to participate in public comment periods for development applications that affect our area.
New land-use applications are published by the City with reference numbers, open for comment. Members receive direct notifications about applications in wards 63 and 73 and can participate in objection processes through PCRA.