Who decides
Tswaing Local Municipality (North West) receives and decides road closures & gated communities matters for land around Delareyville. It forms part of the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, but the district municipality is not assumed to decide these applications.
| Municipality | Tswaing Local Municipality (local) |
|---|---|
| Province | North West |
| District | Ngaka Modiri Molema |
Local requirements
Road closures & gated communities is used to applications for restricted access, security booms and road closures. In Delareyville this is typically relevant when: a neighbourhood wants a security access restriction.
Areas covered by Tswaing Local Municipality include Delareyville. Neighbouring municipalities in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, such as Ditsobotla, Mahikeng, Ramotshere Moiloa, Ratlou, 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 Tswaing 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 Tswaing Local Municipality and change from time to time, so they are confirmed for each matter.
When you may need it
- A neighbourhood wants a security access restriction
- A developer needs to close a road reserve
The broad process
- Policy check
- Consultation
- Application
- Decision and renewal requirements
Documents commonly required
- Resident support records where required
- Traffic input
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)
- Traffic engineering
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 road closures & gated communities in Delareyville?
Tswaing Local Municipality in North West is the planning authority for Delareyville. The exact property location should still be confirmed, as municipal boundaries do not always follow town names.
Does the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality decide road closures & gated communities applications?
Not by default. Under SPLUMA, local municipalities such as Tswaing Local Municipality are their own planning authorities for most land-use applications.
What should I check before starting with road closures & gated communities in Delareyville?
Useful starting points are: Resident support records where required; Traffic input. Title deed conditions, servitudes and previous approvals should also be checked.