Our company has developed the expertise in a broad range of planning and development activities, particularly in the following areas:
Preparation of spatial plans ranging from Spatial Development Frameworks (SDFs) to Spatial Development Plans, Local Area Plans, Precinct Plans and Land Use Guidelines.
Integrated Development Planning
Preparation and review of IDPs and associated sector plans for both district and local municipalities.
Also known as a Scheme Amendment. This is the legal process where the existing zoning of a property (i.e. Residential) is changed to a new zoning (i.e. Commercial). The zoning of land determines what uses and development may be allowed on that land.
Special Consent Applications
An application to change the use for which a property is zoned, an application for permission needs to be obtained from the local authority so as not to compromise the intentions of the Town Planning Scheme. Consent use rights are non-permanent and will lapse if not exercised or if ownership is changed.
Removal of Restrictive Title Conditions
A restrictive condition means any condition registered against the title deed of land, restricting the use, development or subdivision of the property concerned.
Relaxations of Development Controls
An application that requires the consent of adjoining property owners to relax the restrictions of a property’s building lines or height of boundary walls.
The legal process whereby the local authority receives, considers and approves an application to convert a piece of agricultural land into an area where residential, commercial, or industrial development will take place
Collection of SG Diagrams and General Plans
To confirm the extent of a property, length of boundaries, and registration of servitudes.
