15 on Hector (Erf6482, Lotus River)

The property, Erf 6482, Lotus River is located at 15 Hector Avenue. It is bounded by Edward Avenue to the north, the Lotus River canal to the west, the R300 Freeway road reserve to the south and Hector Avenue to the east.

15 on Hector is nestled within an established residential urban context consisting of single residential and City managed multi storey rental flats. The new Edward Avenue Housing Development spearheaded by the City of Cape Town is located north west of the site across the Lotus River Canal.

Historically, the site accommodated public educational facilities which have since been vacated, portions of the buildings demolished, and the remainder buildings and portion of the site unlawfully occupied.

The Department of Infrastructure (DoI) has identified this site for the development of affordable housing with supporting social infrastructure. This proposed development’s main objective is to offer affordable housing opportunities to address the housing backlog challenges within this area.

Various baseline and scoping assessments have been undertaken. The following have been identified as requiring authorisations and approvals:

Environmental and Water use authorisation

Proposed Development: Affordable Housing Development
Location: Erf 6482, Lotus River, Cape Town
DEA&DP Reference No.: 16/3/3/1/A2/18/3006/26
DWS Reference No.: WU41961

The Basic Assessment Report (BAR) and Water Use Licence (WUL) Summary Report were made available for a 60-day public comment period from 3 March 2026 to 6 May 2026. During this period, Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) were afforded an opportunity to review the documentation and submit comments on the proposed development.

Final Basic Assessment Process:
Comments received during the public participation process have been considered and incorporated into the Final BAR and associated project documentation, where applicable. The Final BAR was submitted to the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) on 4 June 2026 for decision-making.

The Final BAR is provided below for information purposes only.

Once a decision has been issued by DEA&DP (on the application for Environmental Authorisation), all registered I&APs will be notified and provided with information regarding the applicable appeal process. Updates regarding the Water Use Licence Application process will similarly be communicated to registered I&APs as the process progresses.

• 15 on Hector Housing Development_FBAR
• 15 on Hector Housing Development_Executive Summary

Appendices:

1. Appendix A1 - Locality Map
2. Appendix B1 - Site Development Plans
3. Appendix B2 - Sensitivity Map
4. Appendix C - Site Photos
5. Appendix D - Biodiversity Overlay Map
6. Appendix E1 – HWC RoD
7. Appendix E2 - CapeNature Comment
8. Appendix E3 - DWS Comment
9. Appendix E11 - DEA&DP_Waste Management Comment
10. Appendix E15 - Local Authority Comment
11. Appendix E16 - Confirmation of all services
12. Appendix E20 - Specialist ToR
13. Appendix E21 - Proof of Land Use Rights
14. Appendix F - Public Participation Information_Pre Application_Public
15. Appendix F - Public Participation information_Public
16. Appendix G - Aquatic Biodiversity specialist study
17. Appendix G - Groundwater specialist study
18. Appendix G - Terrestrial Biodiversity Compliance Statement
19. Appendix H_EMPr
20. Appendix I - SSVR_STR
21. Appendix L - Power of Attorney for Planning Partners
22. Appendix M - Assessment Criteria and Methodology
23. Appendix N - Tree Survey
24. Appendix O - Landscape Master Plan
25. Appendix P - Stormwater Management Plan
26. Appendix Q - Traffic Impact Statement
27. Appendix R - Geotechnical Impact Report
28. Appendix S_EAP CV

Water Use License Process:
The Water Use Licence Application process remains ongoing. Comments received during the public participation process have been considered in the refinement of the WUL documentation, and the finalisation of the Water Use Licence Application for submission to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is currently underway.

All registered I&Aps will receive updates regarding the Water Use Licence Application process and be notified of any decision issued by DWS (on the application for the Water Use Authorisation), and will be provided with information regarding the applicable appeal process. 

Stakeholder Engagement / Public Participation

Given the recent enquiries from various stakeholders interested in the future development and specifically related to the implementation and beneficiation stages, the below infographic and information pamphlets have been prepared as guideline.

Hard copies of the Informaiton Pamphlet have been made available at the Local Sub-council Office. 

Infographic

Information pamphlets

• English
• Afrikaans

Development Management 

Land Use Application
NOTICE: APPLICATION FOR THE DEVIATION FROM THE CAPE FLATS DISTRICT SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK (2023), REZONING, SUBDIVISION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBDIVISION IN PHASES FOR ERF 6482 GRASSY PARK IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 42(A), (D) AND (E) OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING BY-LAW, 2015. 
DATE OF THIS NOTIFICATION: 6 FEBRUARY 2026

Closing date for an objection, comment or representation 
Any objection, comment or representation on the proposal, with reasons therefor, may be lodged at the following e-mail address: comments_objections.capeflats@capetown.gov.za (or submitted in writing to the office of the abovementioned District Manager), to be received before or on CLOSING DATE: 9 March 2026

• Notice (English)
• Notice (Afrikaans)

Documents

• 15onHector_Motivation report _Final January
• Annex A1_Pre-app Meeting Presentation
• Annex A2_Pre-app Meeting_ Minutes
• Annex C_Title Deed
• Annex D_ Conveyancer Certificate
• Annex E_ SG Diagram
• Annex F _Development Concept Plan
• Annex G _Traffic Impact Statement
• Annex H _ Engineering Services Report
• Annex I _ Geotechnical Report
• Annex J_ Stormwater Management Plan
• Annex K_ Groundwater Impact Assessment
• Annex L1_ Comment on NOI
• Annex L2_BAR Executive Summary
• Annex L3_ SSVR
• Annex L4_Terrestrial Biodiversity SSVR
• Annex L5_ Terrestrial Biodiversity Compliance
• Annex M_ Freshwater Impact Assessment
• Annex N_ Heritage NID RoD
• Annex O_ Phasing Plan
• Annex P1_ Plan of Subdivision Phase 1
• Annex P2_ Plan of Subdivision Phase 2
• Annex P3_ Plan of Subdivision Phase 3
• Annex Q1_ Landscape Masterplan
• Annex Q2_ Tree Survey
• Annex R_ Consolidated Maps

Housing application process

The implementation of this project will be managed by the Department of Infrastructure – Branch: Human Settlements.

Access to affordable housing opportunities created through this project will be managed in line with applicable legislative frameworks and processes. 

Enquiries can be made directly to the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure.

• Visit 27 Wale Street, Cape Town
• Call the Help Desk at 021 483 6488/0611/0623/2060/3112 (Monday to Friday from 07:30-15:00)
• Email human.settlements@westerncape.gov.za;

Subsidised housing opportunities will be allocated in line with the City’s Housing Allocation on Policy, and names will be drawn from the City’s Housing Database. Potential applicants are encouraged to apply, or to update their contact details on the database to ensure that they can be reached. The following contact numbers will assist in this regard:

• Apply online http://web1.capetown.gov.za/web1/HWL2012Online/
• Query status send an SMS to 44108
• Customer hotline number 0214440333

More information on this process will be released as the project nears completion.

For any enquiries we encourage the public to write to 15onHector@westerncape.gov.za.