THE PRACTICE GROUP BLOG

What to Do If You Want to Apply for Zoning Changes or Approval for Building Plans It is important to understand that the Provincial Administrations and relevant Ordinances govern the town planning for each specific area. What is allowed in one council or municipality...

The Importance of Modern, Integrated Spatial Development Planning Principles Integrated development planning forms an important part of modern spatial planning. The spatial planning function is seated mainly in the public sector with the purpose of affecting the...

Planning to Convert Your Residential Home into a Commercial Property? Town planning in South Africa has to be done within the framework of the overall spatial development plans, urban and regional planning strategies and that of the land use management laws. Even if...

The 2030 Vision for Urban and Regional Planning in South Africa The National Planning Commission recently released the 2030 development plan for South Africa and urban and regional planning strategies are now changing to make the vision come true. With South Africa...

Why Due Diligence is Needed for Property Development Never buy vacant or developed land for the purpose of property development unless you have performed due diligence to establish whether the property can indeed be used for the purpose intended. The due diligence...

Challenges to Address in Modern Urban Development Planning Eco-friendly and sustainable urban development planning has become a priority because uncontrolled or poorly managed urban development causes damage to valuable natural resources, such as air and water. Any...

The provincial and local municipal administrations handle land use management in their particular areas. They handle the application procedures, process the applications for rezoning, and handle consent provision, sub-division, title deed restrictions and township...

Overview of Zoning and Sub-Division Application Processes in South Africa Town planning consultancies, such as The Practice Group, provide a wide range of services to the public, including assistance with zoning applications, subdivision, land reconciliation, and...

The Demise And Resurrection Of The Provincial Townships Appeal Board Provincial Powers (with specific regard to Gauteng) had resolved not to extend the term of office of the Gauteng Townships Appeal Board (which came to an end in June 2016). This, notwithstanding the...

Certain colleagues from other professions will probably take a measure of wry satisfaction to learn that, as predicted, the coming into effect of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (SPLUMA) on 1 July 2015 was bound to result in various problems for...