Town PlannerJOHANNESBURG

Service · City of Johannesburg

Consent Use in Johannesburg

Many Joburg zonings list uses that are allowed with the City's consent — guest houses, crèches, places of worship, home businesses beyond the norm. A consent use adds that right without a rezoning.

When you need it

  • Running a guest house or B&B
  • Opening an early childhood development centre
  • Places of instruction or worship
  • Additional dwelling units where the scheme requires consent

What's different in Joburg

  • Parking, noise and traffic are the usual neighbour concerns. A clear operational plan helps.

The process

  1. Scheme check. We confirm the use is a consent use in your zoning and what conditions typically apply.
  2. Application & advertising. Lodged and advertised to neighbours and on site.
  3. Decision. Approved with conditions such as hours, staff numbers or parking.

Documents you'll typically need

  • Copy of the title deed and current SG diagram
  • Zoning certificate from the City of Johannesburg
  • Power of attorney from every registered owner
  • Conveyancer's certificate on title conditions
  • Locality plan and site layout
  • Site plan showing parking and use areas

How long it takes

Usually 4–8 months if uncontested. These are typical ranges, not promises — the City's workload and objections drive the real timeline.

Where we often see this

WaterfallHalfway HouseDiepslootIvory ParkParkhurstGreensideMelvilleBlairgowrieSaxonwoldFloridaSowetoOrlando

Related applications

  • Rezoning — Change your property's zoning under the Johannesburg Land Use Scheme so a new use becomes lawful.
  • Contravention Notices — Respond to a City contravention notice — or report an unlawful use.