South Africa - Apply for New or Additional Land Use Management

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Procedure

Apply by Email:

1. To Apply for New or Additional Land Use Management Permit, the applicant must visit the nearest district building development management offices (Public Works & Infrastructure) Link
2. The application form varies for different city and municipality; therefore, the respective application form must be obtained from the authorities at the management office, or else can be downloaded online from the link given here. link
3. Before applying, the applicant needs to consult once with the City’s official at the Management office, since there are some specific requirements for each type of application.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The filled application form must be sent to the nearest district planning office’s official mail ID.
6. After receiving the application form request, the department will process and send the payment invoice to the applicant’s mail ID.
7. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee given by the officials at the district planning officials, and the proof of payment must send again to the official mail ID of the department.
8. After that the application will be verified on various factors by the officials.
9. If all the details and the documents are legitimate, then the New or Additional Land Use Management permit application will be approved and the certificate will be issued to the applicant.
10. The fee details will be intimated to the applicant based on evaluating the type of application.
11. The processing time to get the new or additional land use management permit approval will be intimated to the applicant after applying.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for New or Additional Land Use Management Permit, the applicant must visit the nearest district building development management office in South Africa Link
2. The application form varies for different city and municipality; therefore, the respective application form must be obtained from the authorities at the management office, or else can be downloaded online from the link
3. Before applying, the applicant needs to consult once with the City’s official at the Management office, since there are some specific requirements for each type of application.
4. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The filled application form must be submitted to the respective officials at the nearest district planning office.
6. After receiving the application form request, the department will process and send the payment invoice to the applicant’s mail ID.
7. The applicant must pay the prescribed fee given by the officials at the district planning officials, and the proof of payment must send again to the official mail ID of the department.
8. After that the application will be verified on various factors by the officials.
9. If all the details and the documents are legitimate, then the New or Additional Land Use Management permit application will be approved and the certificate will be issued to the applicant.
10. The fee details will be intimated to the applicant based on evaluating the type of application.
11. The processing time to get the new or additional land use management permit approval will be intimated to the applicant after applying.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed and signed application form link
• Advertising fee receipt.
• Power-of-attorney letter signed by the applicant. (If someone else will act on the behalf)
• A locality plan (or survey plan) that shows the exact size and boundaries of the property.
• A copy of the relevant title deed/deed of transfer.
• A conveyance’s certificate confirming that there are no restrictive conditions prohibiting the proposed development.
• A motivation report explaining the proposal.
• A site layout/development/sketch plan illustrating the proposed development.
• A breakdown of the typical unit types (internal layout and external face) – If applicable.
• A separate civil services report. (In case of larger developments)
• A copy of an environmental impact assessment/heritage impact assessment/record of decision. (If required by law)
• A copy of a transport impact assessment/transport impact statement. (If applicable)
• Other Supporting documents requested by the officials.

Office Locations & Contacts

Office of the Acting DG,
Head Office: Public Works,
CGO Building, Cnr Bonsman and Madiba,
Pretoria Central,
Private Bag X65,
Pretoria - 0001
Tel: 012 406 1000
Email: [email protected]
Regional office addresses are available in the following: Link

Eligibility

• The land owner is only eligible to apply for the New or Additional Land use management permit application.

Fees

• The fee details will be intimated to the applicant based on evaluating the type of application.

Validity

• The validity of the new or additional land use management permit application will be mentioned in the approval certificate issued to the applicant.

Documents to Use

• Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time to get the new or additional land use management permit approval will be intimated to the applicant after applying.

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Instructions

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e.g., The state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

LAND USE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION

SECTION A: APPLICANT / AGENT DETAILS

• First names
• Surname
• Company name
• Business address
• Postal code
• Email
• Telephone Number
• Fax
• Cell

SECTION B: PROPERTY DETAILS

• Erf / Erven / Farm no
• Allotment area
• Street address
• Suburb
• Relevant Zoning scheme
• Approximate age of existing buildings
• Any restrictive title deed conditions?
• Is property encumbered by a bond?

SECTION C: OWNER DETAILS (compulsory if different from applicant)

• Registered Owner
• Business Address
• Postal code
• Email
• Telephone
• Fax
• Cell

SECTION D: TYPE OF APPLICATION BEING SUBMITTED

• Brief description of proposed development / intent of application (incl condition / SDP amendments required)

SECTION E: LIST OF ATTACHMENTS & SUPPORTING INFORMATION REQUIRED / SUBMITTED
SECTION F: DECLARATION

• Registered owner's signature
• Date
• Full name
• Agent / Consultant's signature
• Full name
• Professional capacity
• Applicant’s ref

Need for the Document

• If the land owner is constructing a new building or additionally using the land for various other purposes, then they must ensure to get the approval from the district planning authorities.

Information which might help

• Controlling the allocation of land for certain uses is a function of land use management. This guarantees that there will be resources for future generations. It lessens the environmental impact of economic activity and development.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g., Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Link

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