South Africa - Extend Approved Land Lapsing Period

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Extend Approved Land Lapsing Period, the applicant has to approach the respective district municipality offices link

   Note: The applicant can click on the map to explore municipalities by province, or search for any municipality, town, person, etc. using the search function.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or written letter for extend lapsing period
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Certified South African Identity copy
• Power of attorney / Owner’s consent if applicant is not owner
• Bondholder’s consent (if applicable)
• Proof of registered ownership or any other relevant right held in the land concerned
• Locality plan
• Site development plan or conceptual layout plan
• Proposed subdivision plan
• Proof of agreement or permission for required servitude
• Proof of payment of application fees
• Approved land document

Office Locations & Contacts

Municipalities of South Africa
Private Bag X12, Vredenburg 7380
Telephone: (022) 701 7000
Fax: (022) 715 1518
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Address and Contact Link
List of Municipalities in South Africa link

Note: The applicant can click on the map to explore municipalities by province, or search for any municipality, town, person, etc. using the search function.

Eligibility

• Any land owner person who intends to Extend Approved Land Lapsing Period is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• First name(s)
• Surname
• Registration number (if applicable)
• Company name
• Postal Address
• Code
• Email
• Tel
• Fax
• Cell
• Property details
• Banking details for payment of fees

Need for the Document

• Before the expire date of land ownership, the applicant has to extend the land lapsing period through the municipality government.

Information which might help

• For more Information link
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

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