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Excision of Agricultural Holdings in Johannesburg

Areas like Kyalami, Glen Austin, Chartwell, Blue Hills and Walkers Fruit Farms are laid out as agricultural holdings. Excision converts a holding back to a farm portion as the first step towards township establishment.

When you need it

  • Developing a holding for residential estates or business
  • Preparing a holding for township establishment

What's different in Joburg

  • Excision is usually run with or ahead of township establishment; the City and Surveyor-General must both process it.

The process

  1. Assess. Confirm holding status, servitudes and development potential.
  2. Application. Lodge excision with surveyor diagrams.
  3. Register. Deeds Office registers the excised portion.

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
  • Surveyor diagrams

How long it takes

Commonly 6–18 months. These are typical ranges, not promises — the City's workload and objections drive the real timeline.

Where we often see this

KyalamiCarlswaldHoneydewEnnerdale

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