For Heritage Western Cape to review
Heritage Western Cape has not yet seen this page. It describes the organisation only through what it has said or done, and through what others named here have said about it. The Forum has not approached Heritage Western Cape about anything. Until Heritage Western Cape has approved the text, it may change. Questions for Heritage Western Cape:
- Is this description of Heritage Western Cape and its role in the valley correct? What would you like to change?
- Which buildings and areas in the valley are formally protected, and since when?
- What would a heritage trail with panels inside the Genadendal heritage precinct need to apply for?
- Should readers reach you through the moderators, or through a public contact?
Heritage Western Cape is the provincial heritage resources authority, and administers most of the National Heritage Resources Act in the Western Cape [IC]. Altering or demolishing any part of a structure older than 60 years needs its permit before work starts, and larger developments must notify it first [IC].
What the letters in square brackets mean
Facts on this page are followed by a tag that shows where they come from.
- [IC] Independently Corroborated. Confirmed by an official record, such as a government notice or a court or council record, or by at least two sources that do not depend on each other.
- [MS] Mission-Sourced. Comes from the organisation’s own website or statements, from the statements of a group it works with, or from the Forum’s own records. It has not been checked against sources that do not depend on them.
- [TBV] To Be Verified. Seems likely, but nobody has confirmed it from a reliable source yet.
At a glance
| Kind | Government |
| Based in | Not yet known |
| Website | hwc.org.za |
| Role | Provincial heritage resources authority [IC] |
| Link to the valley | Direct. Its permits apply to old buildings and heritage areas in the valley |
| Contact with the Forum | Not approached |
What it does
Heritage Western Cape issues permits under sections 34 to 36 of the Act and receives notices of larger developments under section 38 [IC]. It publishes its application forms and guidelines on its website [MS].
How its work reaches the valley
- Old buildings. Much of Genadendal and old Greyton is older than 60 years, so work on those buildings involves Heritage Western Cape. The National Heritage Resources Act page sets out what that means in each village.
- The Genadendal heritage precinct. The Valley of Grace Heritage Trail lists its approval for panels inside the precinct [MS], and The Overberg Leopard Corridor names it for any work there.
- Greyton. The Stanford Conservation Trust says Heritage Western Cape regards Stanford as the third best preserved village in the Western Cape, after Montagu and “certain areas of Greyton” [MS].
Where it touches this site
- National Heritage Resources Act, which asks Heritage Western Cape which places in the valley are protected.
- Valley of Grace Heritage Trail and The Overberg Leopard Corridor, ideas not yet agreed. Heritage Western Cape has not been asked.
- Greyton and the Planned Towns of the Cape.
What is still open
- Which buildings and areas in the valley are formally protected, and since when.
- Who holds responsibility for the museum collection and Church Square monuments since their status changed from national to provincial in 2000.
Have your say
If you know more about Heritage Western Cape’s work in the valley, contact the moderators via How to Submit.
Related
References
- Parliament of South Africa. National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999. LawLibrary. Sections 34 to 38.
- Planning Institute. NHRA 25 of 1999: A Few Important Points. The 60-year rule and the section 38 triggers.
- Heritage Western Cape. Website. Application forms and guidelines.
- Stanford Conservation Trust. Heritage. Heritage Western Cape’s ranking of preserved villages.