Building Control

Applications:

  • An application for the approval of a building plan is submitted in terms of the National Building Regulations. For a short description of the submission procedure, click here (link to document).
  • An application for the relaxation of a building line (& other permissions) is submitted in terms of Section …. of the Tshwane Town Planning Scheme, 2008 (Revised 2014). For a short description of the submission procedure, click here (link to document).
  • An application for the approval of a Site Development Plan is submitted in terms of Section …. of the Tshwane Town Planning Scheme, 2008 (Revised 2014). For a short description of the submission procedure, click here (link to document).
  • An application for Consent Use is submitted in terms of Section …. of the Tshwane Town Planning Scheme, 2014 (Revised 2018). To submit a Consent Use application, click here (link to eTshwane).

Support client services:

  • To request a copy of a building plan, click here (link to email addresses). Kindly note that the city is not legally obliged to keep copies of approved building plans.  This responsibility legally rests with the owner of the property.
  • To request a building inspection where construction is in progress, click here (link to email addresses).
  • To report a suspected illegal construction activity, click here (link to email addresses). Kindly note that certain building activities such as the construction of walls below 1,8m height, do not require a building plan.
  • To report suspected Town Planning Scheme contraventions or illegal outdoor advertising, please contact the following offices:

Documents:

The following documents of relevance to the departments client’s are available for viewing or download:

  • National Building Regulations, 19…;
  • Built Environment Performance Plan (BEPP), 2020/2021;

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