The Green Point Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (GPRRA) is backing affordable housing plans for 1 Three Anchor Bay Road, while urging the City for stricter height limits, less density and the protection of key community spaces.
Earlier this month the City Council granted in-principle approval for the City to explore the redevelopment potential of the 4,5-hectare City-owned land.
This means the site can be made available for redevelopment through a transparent and competitive public process under Municipal Asset Transfer Regulations.
The City said the proposed redevelopment forms part of their Consolidated Land Pipeline and Release Programme.
Through this programme, the City identifies underused municipal land that can be strategically released to unlock mixed-use development in well-located areas.
According to the City, this redevelopment opportunity is intended to unlock greater value from this underused site by enabling a mixed-use development.
The conceptual framework illustrates a mixed-use precinct comprising several complementary development components, including mid-rise residential buildings accommodating approximately 1 020 housing opportunities.
The City emphasised that the western portion of the site accommodating the Sea Point Library and Sea Point Civic Hall will remain on the site to ensure continued community services and future redevelopment.
Lower density
Liz Knight, a member of the GPRRA, said while the association welcomes the inclusion of mixed housing with an affordable component, they are urging for a reduction in density compared to existing developments along the Atlantic Seaboard.
According to Knight, the association recommends the implementation of a height restriction.
“It is reassuring that the Colin Eglin Library and Civic Centre will be retained, but both require a complete upgrade. We will lobby for the gardens to be preserved as this open space is also vital for visitors particularly children living nearby.”
Knight said the association believes that the proposed plan is a positive step for the neighbourhood.
“Equally important is ensuring that space is provided for Pinocchio Crèche so it can continue supporting the many children of people working in the community.
She said traffic congestion concerns must also be addressed.
“We will advocate for a dedicated recreation area and for the retention of all existing trees.”
The proposed development framework will incorporate 20% affordable housing (204 opportunities) as part of the broader mixed-use precinct.
The development also includes retail, office and hotel space, along with strengthened civic facilities such as community space for a potential new ECD facility and public open space that could be used for parking or stormwater management.
The City said the plan includes protecting identified heritage elements, while specialist technical investigations are ongoing to guide development parameters, including traffic and mobility, environmental and heritage, urban design, and engineering and infrastructure capacity assessments.
Next steps
According to the City, the next steps include finalising the technical investigations and land use applications while preparing the property for public disposal, redevelopment and auction, alongside completing all required statutory approvals.
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