Region F · Inner City & South-East
Town planning in Kensington
Big stands and character houses ripe for subdivision.
What owners in Kensington usually apply for
Subdivision
Split one erf or holding into two or more portions with their own title.
Second Dwellings & Backyard Units
Add a cottage, granny flat or rental unit lawfully.
The regional picture
Kensington falls within the City's Region F (Inner City & South-East). Building conversions, inner-city regeneration and heritage sites. 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 "Kensington". How to find your erf number.