Region E · Sandton & Alexandra
Town planning in Sandton
Africa's richest square mile — a high-intensity node with constant redevelopment.
What owners in Sandton usually apply for
Rezoning
Change your property's zoning under the Johannesburg Land Use Scheme so a new use becomes lawful.
Site Development Plans
The SDP the City requires before building plans on many rezoned erven.
The regional picture
Sandton falls within the City's Region E (Sandton & Alexandra). High-intensity office and residential rezonings, SDPs and bulk contributions. 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 "Sandton". How to find your erf number.