The Impact Assessment Committee (IACom) of Heritage Western Cape (HWC) is at the forefront of safeguarding the region’s rich cultural and historical legacy. Tasked with assessing the potential effects of large-scale developments on heritage resources, IACom ensures that the Western Cape’s treasures are protected amid progress. Operating under the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999), IACom evaluates applications that may affect provincial heritage sites, provisionally protected sites, and archaeological or paleontological heritage. This includes reviewing development applications, Heritage Impact Assessments (HIAs) and associated reports to ensure compliance with legal standards and the preservation of significant resources.
The Impact Assessment Committee (IACom) of Heritage Western Cape (HWC) is at the forefront of safeguarding the region’s rich cultural and historical legacy. Tasked with assessing the potential effects of large-scale developments on heritage resources, IACom ensures that the Western Cape’s treasures are protected amid progress. Operating under the National Heritage Resources Act (Act 25 of 1999)., IACom evaluates applications that may affect cultural landscapes, the built environment, provincial heritage sites, provisionally protected sites, and archaeological or paleontological heritage. This includes reviewing development applications, Heritage Impact Assessments (HIAs) and associated reports to ensure compliance_WD inputs
Who Makes Up the Committee?
Appointed by the HWC Council for a three-year term, the IACOM consists of a multidisciplinary team of heritage professionals with expertise in:
Heritage Conservation,
Archaeology,
Environmental Planning,
and Other Related Fields.
This breadth of expertise enables comprehensive assessments of the potential social, cultural, and environmental impacts of development proposals.
Who Makes Up the Committee?
Appointed by the HWC Council for a three-year term, the IACOM consists of a multidisciplinary team of heritage professionals with expertise in:
Heritage Conservation,
Archaeology,
Architecture,
Town Planning,
Environmental Planning,
and Other Related Fields.
Social Historians
This breadth of expertise enables comprehensive assessments of the potential social, cultural, and environmental impacts of development proposals. WD inputs
The IACOM appointed for a three year term ending 31 October 2025, presently consists of the following members:
- Mr David Gibbs (Chairperson)
- Mr Dave Saunders
- Ms Katie Smuts
- Dr Antonia Malan
- Ms Sarah Winter
- Mr Chefferino Fortuin
- Mr John Wilson-Harris
- Ms Samantha-Lee
The IACOM convenes monthly, contingent upon the receipt of applications referred by the HOMs, and operates in accordance with the Rules of Order and Conduct of Meetings of the Council of Heritage Western Cape and its Committees. These meetings are open to the public, allowing interested individuals to attend.
For more information on submitting heritage applications, visit Heritage Western Cape’s official resources on the following link; https://heritagewesterncape.co.za/applications/