THE PRACTICE GROUP BLOG
Town Planning Companies
Property for Development: Why You Need the Help of Town Planning Companies Though town planning companies are often associated with only the large projects such as township establishment, advisory services regarding land-use management, and the likes, such companies...
Town Planner
How Can a Town Planner Help You with Property Use Applications? As a property owner, you have the option of subdividing your property to sell one of the sections if the property is large enough and the layout allows for a sub-division. You will need the help of a town...
Urban Development Planning Services
Urban Development Planning Services in Demand If you want to subdivide a property, consolidate land, apply for a zoning certificate, or if you require advice on urban-infrastructure development, you will appreciate the range of urban development planning services...
Site Planning Services in South Africa
When to Make Use of Our Site Planning Services in South Africa Town-and-urban planners provide an extensive range of site planning services in South Africa, including the creation and submission of the site development plan and due diligence. This determines whether...
Land-Use Management
How Land-Use Management Affects You as Property Developer The municipalities in South Africa have the responsibility to oversee the land-use management in their areas of jurisdiction. In the simplest form, land-use management is a system that provides for a framework...
Site Planning
Important Site Planning Elements to Consider Site planning is essential for any development proposal. Indeed, you will need to submit a site plan for approval if you, for instance, want to erect a fuel station forecourt on a property, want to build a small shopping...
Land Use Management and How Zoning Policies Can Balance Urban Development
Land use management plays an integral role in organised and planned land use to facilitate economic growth in the urban environment. The patterns of land use determine how productive an urban area can be. As part of this management process, controls are developed to...
The Changing Face of Development Planning
Development planning during the eighties mainly revolved around technical activities related to urban and town layouts, the design of relevant infrastructure, and setting guidelines for land use. It also included the control of infrastructure development through the...
Important Town Planning Factors to Consider with Property Sub-Division
Each municipality has its own Town Planning Scheme. You have to consult the Planning Scheme at the town-planning division of your local municipality to determine whether it is possible to subdivide the property. The Town Planning Scheme for a property determines the...
Urban Design: Why Development Planning is Essential for Modern Cities
Development planning is a valuable vehicle for municipalities to meet their sustainability goals. Indeed, it is an effective tool for bringing about positive change. Municipal financial management improves through proper development planning as budgets can be set and...