Region D · Soweto & Doornkop
Town planning in Diepkloof
Varied erf sizes from Extension zones to Diepkloof Extension.
What owners in Diepkloof usually apply for
Second Dwellings & Backyard Units
Add a cottage, granny flat or rental unit lawfully.
Building Line Relaxation
Build closer to the boundary than the scheme allows.
The regional picture
Diepkloof falls within the City's Region D (Soweto & Doornkop). Backyard units, consent uses for spaza and ECD centres, and township-economy rezonings. Applications are decided under the City of Johannesburg Land Use Scheme, 2018 and the Municipal Planning By-law, with the Spatial Development Framework guiding where growth is supported.
Before you start, have your erf number and township name ready — the township name on your title deed may differ from "Diepkloof". How to find your erf number.