Proposed Development for the Stikland South Hospital Site, Bellville

Pre-Application Draft Basic Assessment for the Proposed Development for the Stikland South Hospital Site

The proponent, the Western Cape Government: Department of Infrastructure, as the custodian of Erf 6300- commonly referred to as the Stikland Hospital Estate- is proposing to redevelop portions of this precinct. In 2010, the Western Cape Government approved the mandate for the Regeneration Programme, which includes Stikland Hospital Estate as one of its strategic focus areas. This project is currently managed by the Special Projects Directorate within the Department of Infrastructure, with the aim of maximising the social value of publicly owned land through sustainable, and inclusive redevelopment. 

SITE DESCRIPTION

Stikland South is located on Erf 6300 in Stikland, Bellville. It is situated along the Provincial Main Road R101 (Old Paarl Road) to the north, De La Haye Avenue to the west, Midmar Road to the east and the railway line to the south. The property extent is approximately 114 hectares (ha), of which approximately 60 ha are vacant. The remaining ha includes the Stikland Psychiatric Hospital, Stikland Hospital Pharmacy, and Western Cape College of Nursing Metro East Campus.

PROJECT PROPOSAL

The proposed development of Stikland South aims to optimise the use of available vacant land through a mixed-use, environmentally sensitive urban expansion. The development framework promotes sustainable land use while preserving ecological features and enhancing public health infrastructure. Key features of the development framework include the integration of botanical and wetland open spaces along Old Paarl Road (north of the site) and De La Haye Road (west of the site), with the eastern portion of the site along Midmar Road to remain undeveloped.

The development will include:

• Four-storey mixed-use buildings along Old Paarl Road, comprising affordable, social, and open market housing, commercial spaces and supported by a school and community facilities.
• The western edge is being considered for a Community Clinic and a new Main Entrance to Stikland Hospital.

Three new accesses to the site will be provided along Old Paarl Road opposite existing intersections, i.e., opposite Stikland North (i.e., on the Remainder of Erf 6300, north of Old Paarl Road), St. Harrod Drive and Meerlust Street. The two new intersections opposite St. Harrod Drive and Meerlust Street will need to be signalised, indicating access into the site along its northern boundary. An additional three access points will be provided to the site along its western boundary, i.e., along De la Haye Avenue. Again, access to the site will be established at or opposite existing intersections – with new access points created opposite Frans Hals Street and Wenning Park. The existing access to the Western Cape College of Nursing (‘Nursing College’) will be retained. Whereas the existing access to the Stikland Hospital will be closed and relocated to the shared access opposite Frans Hal Street.

Conservation Areas
Three areas important for biodiversity, both terrestrial and aquatic, have been avoided and will be conserved and enhanced within the proposed development framework. This includes two wetlands, one along De La Haye Road and one in the southernmost corner of the site, as well as a portion of Medium-High sensitivity terrestrial vegetation in the northern section of the site. All other terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity areas are proposed to be conserved separately from the development framework within the proposed new boundary for the Stikland Hospital.

APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

Application will be made for environmental authorisation to undertake listed activities in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) and EIA Regulations, 2014 as amended (GNR 326 of 2017):

• Listing Notice 1 (GNR 327 of 2017): Activity 19 
• Listing Notice 3 (GNR 324 of 2017): Activity 12

OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE

The 30-day commenting period for the draft BAR commences on Thursday 11 September 2025 and will end on Monday 13 October 2025.
Should you have any queries or concerns, you can contact the Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Infinity Environmental (Tarryn Solomon or Anathi Skweyiya), using the following options:
•    By sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
•    By sending a WhatsApp message to 060 524 7676 or telephonically on 021 834 1600
•    By completing the form on this page

You are also invited to attend an Open House taking place at Dunatos Remedial School, 59 Old Paarl Road, Stikland, between 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday, 18 September 2025. Please come at any time that suits you. 

Files can be accessed at the link below:

  folder 2025-09 Draft BAR Stikland South

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