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...
Strategic planning is the driving methodology used for the identification of the urban strengths and weaknesses and development of core strategies for development of land on local level. Such planning makes it possible for the stakeholders to choose appropriate goals...
