South Africa Case Law

Louw NO and Others v Swartland Municipality (650/2010)

Louw NO and Others v Swartland Municipality (650/2010) [2011] ZASCA 142 (23 September 2011)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

650/2010

Judges

Harms, Cloete, Shongwe, Wallis, Plasket

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the Minerals and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA) and the Land Use Planning Ordinance (LUPO) regulate distinct domains: the MPRDA governs the granting of mining rights, while LUPO governs land use planning and zoning. The grant of a mining right under the MPRDA does not entitle the holder to commence mining operations unless the land is zoned to permit mining under LUPO. The Minister, when granting a mining right, is not required to consider municipal planning schemes or integrated development plans. LUPO continues to operate alongside the MPRD…

Source excerpt

• Mining Rights
• Municipal Planning Authorisation
• Land Use Zoning
• Minerals And Petroleum Resources Development Act
• Land Use Planning Ordinance