City of Johannesburg · Regions A–G
Land use rights for the city that never stops building.
Rezonings in Rosebank. Subdivisions in Northcliff. Guest-house consents in Orlando. We take Johannesburg property owners and developers through the City's planning process, start to finish.
16
planning services
82+
suburbs covered
7
City regions
1
scheme: CoJ LUS 2018
What we do
The applications Joburg owners ask for most
01
Rezoning
Change your property's zoning under the Johannesburg Land Use Scheme so a new use becomes lawful.
02
Subdivision
Split one erf or holding into two or more portions with their own title.
03
Consent Use
Get the City's consent for a use your zoning allows only with permission.
04
SPLUMA Certificates
The land-use clearance needed before transfer in Johannesburg.
05
Township Establishment
Turn farm portions or agricultural holdings into a proclaimed township with erven, streets and services.
06
Removal of Restrictive Title Conditions
Remove or amend title deed conditions that block your plans.
Where we work
Seven regions. Very different planning questions.
A
Midrand, Diepsloot & Ivory Park
Township establishment, agricultural-holding excisions and densification along the N1 and Gautrain corridor.
B
Randburg, Rosebank & Northcliff
Heritage-sensitive infill, title-condition removals and mixed-use rezonings in nodes.
C
Roodepoort & North-West
Subdivisions, cluster housing and commercial rezonings along Hendrik Potgieter and Ontdekkers.
D
Soweto & Doornkop
Backyard units, consent uses for spaza and ECD centres, and township-economy rezonings.
E
Sandton & Alexandra
High-intensity office and residential rezonings, SDPs and bulk contributions.
F
Inner City & South-East
Building conversions, inner-city regeneration and heritage sites.
G
Deep South
Township establishment, business rights and community facilities.
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How it works
From erf number to approval
Every Johannesburg application follows roughly the same path through Development Planning. Knowing it up front means fewer surprises.
- 1
Tell us about the property
Erf number, township and what you want to do.
- 2
Honest feasibility
We check zoning, title, SDF policy and services — and say if it's a long shot.
- 3
Application & advertising
We prepare, lodge and advertise. Neighbours get their say.
- 4
Approval & conditions
We deal with comments, objections and, if needed, the Tribunal.
Plain-language guides
Before you call anyone, read these
Land use and zoning in Johannesburg, explained
How the 2018 Land Use Scheme organises what you can build and run on your erf.
Finding your erf number in Johannesburg
The quickest ways to identify your erf, township and portion.
How to comment on or object to a planning application
What to do when a notice appears on your street.
Got an erf number and an idea?
Send us the basics and we'll tell you which application fits, what it involves and what to expect from the City.