Who decides
If your property is in Pretoria, Centurion, Tshwane, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is the planning authority for scheme & spatial framework amendments. As a metropolitan municipality it has no district council above it.
| Municipality | City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality (metropolitan) |
|---|---|
| Province | Gauteng |
| Land-use scheme | City of Tshwane land use documents (town-planning scheme), unconfirmed |
Local requirements
The aim of scheme & spatial framework amendments is to engage with amendments to land-use schemes and spatial development frameworks. Common situations in Gauteng towns such as Pretoria include: a draft scheme or SDF affects your property.
Areas covered by City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality include Pretoria, Centurion, Tshwane.
In City of Tshwane, these applications are governed by the City of Tshwane Land Use Management By-law, 2016 (amended 2024), read with SPLUMA (2013) and the City of Tshwane's land use scheme. Depending on the category of application, the decision is taken by an authorised official or the Municipal Planning Tribunal, with appeals to the City's appeal authority. Fees, required documents and timeframes are set by City of Tshwane and change from time to time, so they are confirmed for each matter.
When you may need it
- A draft scheme or SDF affects your property
- Your land is excluded from a development edge or corridor you rely on
The broad process
- Monitor and review drafts
- Prepare submissions
- Engage at public participation
Documents commonly required
- Property information
- Development intentions
What affects cost
- Extent of review
- Number of properties
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 scheme & spatial framework amendments in Pretoria?
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng is the planning authority for Pretoria, Centurion, Tshwane. The exact property location should still be confirmed, as municipal boundaries do not always follow town names.
Is there a district municipality involved in Pretoria?
No. City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality is a metropolitan municipality and handles its own planning applications.
What should I check before starting with scheme & spatial framework amendments in Pretoria?
Useful starting points are: Property information; Development intentions. Title deed conditions, servitudes and previous approvals should also be checked.
Sources
- City of Tshwane land use documents (town-planning scheme) (as of 2026-10-21)
- City of Tshwane Land Use Management By-law, 2016 (amended 2024) (as of 2026-10-21)