Tshwane Town Planning Scheme 2008

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1. No it is not correct at all. What he appears to be saying is that a temporary structure is fine – which, if you read the link, you will find it is not. However, a carport is regarded as minor building work. The link will explain the full story – e.g. you don’t need plans if it is within the dimensions given – you simply have to notify the local authority that you are doing the building work.

2. Hi Penny

   I Live in a Retirement Village
   I Want to erect a carport attached to house I know you have to submit plans to Tshwane but
   a Contractor informed me the following:
   If the square tubing or lip channels which is used to build the carport is joined with bold and nuts and also joined to house with bold and nuts so that the carport can be removed again, it is not necessary to submit plans to Tshwane
   Is that correct?

   Smith

3. We would like to start a home business. It will be stimulation classes for children and toddlers accompanied by their parents. We would like to add signage to assist to get the people to notice it. What are the bylaws stating using your property and also signage? Cannot find much on Tshwane’s website.

4. Hi
   We have bought a house more than 10 years ago,i have sold the house recently and there ate no building plans as it burnt in the Munitoria fire.No we have to pay to get plans drawn up.
   Can you give me advice?

5. Hi there can anyone please assist me with the following.
   we live in Valhala Centurion, and would like to build a granny flat ( double story ) is that permissible???

6. All you can do is report them to the local authority.

7. How do I stop people from building structures without proper documentation?

8. Contact the Tshwane local authority

9. Subject:
   Building plans for flat

   Message:
   Good day,

   I want to build a 2 b/room flat for my mother-in-law. Just want to enquire if there is a limit in size for the flat. I live in Pretoria.
   Thank you

10. Tracey, in terms of the Building Regulations (the law), you must have a competent person draw up the plans AND submit them. You cannot do this if you are not qualified and registered with the South African Institute of Architects.
    You will also have to get the relevant forms from the Tshwane council.

11. Hi,

    Thanks for all the info, this makes a lot more sense than trying the Tshwane web page.
    I need to urgently build a granny flat for my destitute pensioner parents to live in. It will be a small one bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room and kitchen.

    They lost their home and all else, and my dad is very ill with diabetes and 90% blind. I need to get this done as soon as possible.

    I have the plans ready, but now I need to find the correct documents to submit with the plans. I heard it is not just the plans that gets submitted but a whole bunch of forms. I tried getting them, but seem to hit a brick wall every time. I have so many different forms now, I do not know what is correct and what not. Could you please give me an idea of what needs to be send in and where to find it. Or if you know of anyone who will do this approval process for a fee, I am also willing to go that route. Whatever is the quickest.

    Thank you so much.

12. Louise, the National Building Regulations cover ALL buildings, including “Wendy Houses”. Here is a link to the Tshwane Town Planning regs that may have additional specifications. The complex itself may also have its own set of rules.

13. Subject:
    Wendy Houses

    Message:
    Hi
    I am looking for the regulations required for the erecting of a Wendy House in a sectional title complex in Tshwane
    Please can you assist

    thank you
    Louise

14. If you are in the City of Cape Town – which of course includes much more than just Cape Town itself – your neighbour can build right up the boundary without your permission, but will of course need plans. You can download the City’s zoning scheme here. This also gives maximum height regulations. If you are somewhere else in the country, they will probably need your permission if building outside of standard building lines. In all instances they will need plans approved by council. There is legislation designed to protect consumers – see this link to the PAJA. But to avoid costly litigation, if possible you should find out what they are planning to build and object before building starts.

15. The stand in front (north) of us has been subdivided and the subdivisions are approx 650 sq m. If the owner decides to erect a double storey house, does he need to get my permission first or can he just start building. Also, is there any way he can build within the building line without my permission?

    Thank you

16. Nico, that sounds a bit strange. If they have really “cancelled” the pool plan, then it means it won’t be on the plan, in which case you will need to submit a plan. But why not try and resubmit the original plan and mark the pool as the second phase of building? You can’t do it yourself – you will need a competent person to do it for you. That person would be able to advise what is best.

17. Hi
    I build my house last year in Centurion with approved plans from the Munic. when i wanted to move in the inspectors said i cannot due to the fact that the pool that was on the approved plans are not completed. as a result they cancelled the pool on the plans and i got the occupational certificate. i am however ready to start building the pool. Do i need to submit another plan for the pool before i can start with it?

18. Hi Joana, Stormwater is one thing but washing water is not allowed. Give him a letter telling him that he damaged the wall without your permission and that the water from the carwash must be channeled away from your property or he must wash his cars in a different place on his property where the water can flow away in another direction. If he ignores this or refuses to do this then you can approach your local building inspector and ask him to give your neighbour notice to stop doing this.

19. Hi Penny. Thanks for the information on walls & fences. I live in centurion and my neighbor broke a few bricks on two sides on my wall separating us. He is basically using my wall as his boundary ( face brick wall). When I asked him why he broke my wall he told me it’s because he doesn’t have any other way of getting water from rain out of his yard. This he did not talk to me at all, he simply just broke it. I understand the law that on the high level era discharging storm water on the low level erf but is he Llowed to just brake my wall? Also it’s not only storm or rain water but all wart from his yard like when he washes his cars come through to my yard. Please advice? Thanks, Joana

20. Lala if you click on the lefthand tab at the top of our website (Building Regulations Introduction) and look at the drop down menu you will see two documents that might be of help:
    Municipality Contact
    Tshwane Town Planning Scheme 2008
    Download them and see.
    Alternatively phone telephone enquiries and ask for the Tshwane town council or municipal office number – and phone them.

21. Hi there

    Thanks for this excellent website. We’ve recently bought a property in Pretoria & plan to erect 1.8m walls (street facing) & a gate. I cannot find the contact details of the town planning office or whomever it is we need to contact in order to get written permission. Do you perhaps have these details? The Tshwane municipal website is of no help.

22. Carla parking is regulated by the local authority. Contact them to find out.

23. We want to build some student accommodation in Hatfield, what is the required parking spaces per
    unit/person living in the building?

24. Dawie it is normally about 60%, but it depends on zoning and your local authority bylaws. You will need to contact them.

25. Hi,
    I’m about to buy a land in Centurion Pretoria, the land size is 450 square metre,

    I junt want to know what is the maximum percentage of this land that I can build a house?

    Thank you.