When you need it
- Selling a property
- Conveyancer requests a SPLUMA clearance
- Resolving building plan gaps before transfer
What's different in Joburg
- Missing approved building plans are the most common cause of delay. We coordinate with your architect if regularisation is needed.
The process
- Check plans & use. We compare approved plans with what's built.
- Apply. Application lodged with supporting documents.
- Issue. Certificate issued to your conveyancer.
Documents you'll typically need
- Title deed
- Approved building plans
- Zoning certificate
- Rates clearance (where requested)
How long it takes
Varies from a few weeks to months if plans must be regularised. These are typical ranges, not promises — the City's workload and objections drive the real timeline.
Where we often see this
Related applications
- Zoning Certificates — Confirm what your property is zoned for under the Johannesburg scheme.
- Building Line Relaxation — Build closer to the boundary than the scheme allows.