Proposed redevelopment of the block bordered by Buitengracht, Prestwich and Mechau Streets

The City of Cape Town proposes a residentially led mixed-use development on the block bounded by Prestwich, Buitengracht and Mechau Streets, formerly part of the Buitengracht Street road scheme, as part of a process to regenerate and upgrade this area of the city. The existing historic pub will be incorporated into the proposed redevelopment.

SITE LOCATION

The site is located on Erven 743-RE, 744, 745-RE, 181058, 758, 759, 748, 749, 750-RE, 758, at 21-29 Mechau Street, Cape Town.

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

An application is being made for authorisation to undertake activities identified in terms of Section 38 of the National Heritage resources Act (25 of 1999).

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE

A public participation process will commence on Thursday 16 May 2024 with the publication of a draft Heritage Impact Assessment Report including Archaeological Impact Assessment, Townscape Assessment, Built Environment, Visual Impact Assessment and Socio-historic Study. Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) are invited to register and provide heritage related comments on the draft HIA, which is available below. When registering or commenting, please provide your name and contact details. The 30-day commenting period will end on Tuesday, 18 June 2024.

Please direct your comments, queries, or concerns to the Environmental Assessment Practitioner by –

• Sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Post to Infinity Environmental, Suite 17, Private Bag X11, Mowbray 7705
• Completing the form on this page.

Commenting period is closed - Public Participation ended on the 18th of June 2024.