The main function of this unit is to proactively guide, manage and direct spatial development across the municipal area in order to provide a sustainable quality living and working environment, which would contribute to the improvement of quality of life and social well-being of all the residents of Drakenstein.

The spatial planning unit is responsible for the following activities:

• Developing policies and strategies guiding the long-term development of the municipality;
• Identifying land for development;
• Processing of Land Applications;
• Heritage Resource Management;
• GIS Management; and
• Co-ordinating technical comments relating to new developments and the sale / lease of land