Who decides
Moretele Local Municipality (North West) receives and decides building-line relaxations & departures matters for land around Makapanstad. It forms part of the Bojanala District, but the district municipality is not assumed to decide these applications.
| Municipality | Moretele Local Municipality (local) |
|---|---|
| Province | North West |
| District | Bojanala |
Local requirements
Building-line relaxations & departures is used to relax building lines, coverage, height or other development parameters. In Makapanstad this is typically relevant when: a planned extension encroaches into the side or rear building line.
Areas covered by Moretele Local Municipality include Makapanstad. Neighbouring municipalities in the Bojanala District, such as Kgetlengrivier, Madibeng, Moses Kotane, Rustenburg, are separate planning authorities with their own by-laws and schemes, so the correct municipality must be confirmed from the property's location.
Under SPLUMA (2013) and Moretele Local Municipality's planning by-law, matters are categorised and decided either by an authorised official or by the Municipal Planning Tribunal. Objectors and applicants may appeal to the appeal authority. Fees, documents and timeframes are set by Moretele Local Municipality and change from time to time, so they are confirmed for each matter.
When you may need it
- A planned extension encroaches into the side or rear building line
- An existing structure was built over a line and needs to be regularised
The broad process
- Assessment
- Neighbour consents
- Application
- Decision
Documents commonly required
- Copy of the title deed (later stage, not at enquiry)
- Surveyor-General diagram or general plan
- Zoning certificate or current land-use information
- Power of attorney and owner consent where applicable
What affects cost
- Professional planning fees for preparation and motivation
- Municipal application fees set by the relevant municipality
- Advertising and notice costs where public participation is required
- Specialist reports (for example traffic, engineering services or environmental)
Professional fees, municipal application fees, advertising and specialist costs are quoted separately for each matter. Timeframes depend on completeness, objections, specialist work and municipal processing.
Questions
Which municipality handles building-line relaxations & departures in Makapanstad?
Moretele Local Municipality in North West is the planning authority for Makapanstad. The exact property location should still be confirmed, as municipal boundaries do not always follow town names.
Does the Bojanala District Municipality decide building-line relaxations & departures applications?
Not by default. Under SPLUMA, local municipalities such as Moretele Local Municipality are their own planning authorities for most land-use applications.
What should I check before starting with building-line relaxations & departures in Makapanstad?
Useful starting points are: Copy of the title deed (later stage, not at enquiry); Surveyor-General diagram or general plan; Zoning certificate or current land-use information. Title deed conditions, servitudes and previous approvals should also be checked.