Who decides
If your property is in Taung, Greater Taung Local Municipality is the planning authority for combined subdivision & consolidation. It forms part of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, but the district municipality is not assumed to decide these applications.
| Municipality | Greater Taung Local Municipality (local) |
|---|---|
| Province | North West |
| District | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati |
Local requirements
Combined subdivision & consolidation is used to realign boundaries by consolidating and re-subdividing adjoining land in one process. In Taung this is typically relevant when: neighbours want to swap or realign a portion of land.
Areas covered by Greater Taung Local Municipality include Taung. Neighbouring municipalities in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, such as Kagisano-Molopo, Lekwa-Teemane, Mamusa, Naledi, are separate planning authorities with their own by-laws and schemes, so the correct municipality must be confirmed from the property's location.
The legal framework is SPLUMA (2013), the municipality's own planning by-law and its land use scheme. Depending on the matter, the authorised official or the Municipal Planning Tribunal decides, and an appeal lies to the municipality's appeal authority. Fees, documents and timeframes are set by Greater Taung Local Municipality and change from time to time, so they are confirmed for each matter.
When you may need it
- Neighbours want to swap or realign a portion of land
- A development site needs its internal boundaries redrawn
The broad process
- Feasibility
- Application
- Decision
- Survey and diagrams
- Registration
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)
- Survey and conveyancing fees
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 combined subdivision & consolidation in Taung?
Greater Taung Local Municipality in North West is the planning authority for Taung. The exact property location should still be confirmed, as municipal boundaries do not always follow town names.
Does the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality decide combined subdivision & consolidation applications?
Not by default. Under SPLUMA, local municipalities such as Greater Taung Local Municipality are their own planning authorities for most land-use applications.
What should I check before starting with combined subdivision & consolidation in Taung?
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.