Cape Town’s revised Municipal Planning By-law to enable more affordable housing
Cape Town’s Council has approved several amendments to its Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) to facilitate construction and development within the city. These new land rights will enable the development of affordable rental units in high-demand areas, allowing more people to transition out of the informal housing sector into more dignified rental units. The revisions also aim to streamline development planning processes, accommodate advancements in the renewable energy sector, and enable the City to stop illegal building work by impounding movable property.
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