Who decides
General residential matters for property in Brits and surrounding areas are dealt with by Madibeng Local Municipality, in North West. It forms part of the Bojanala District, but the district municipality is not assumed to decide these applications.
| Municipality | Madibeng Local Municipality (local) |
|---|---|
| Province | North West |
| District | Bojanala |
Local requirements
This guide covers general residential land in Madibeng Local Municipality: zones for higher-density housing such as townhouses, flats and group housing. The scheme uses its own zone names, which a zoning certificate confirms.
Areas covered by Madibeng Local Municipality include Brits. Neighbouring municipalities in the Bojanala District, such as Kgetlengrivier, Moretele, 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.
Applications are made under Madibeng Local Municipality's Municipal Planning By-law, read with SPLUMA (2013) and the applicable land use scheme. Decisions are taken by an authorised official or the Municipal Planning Tribunal, with appeals to the appeal authority. Fees, documents and timeframes are set by Madibeng Local Municipality and change from time to time, so they are confirmed for each matter.
What to check for your property
- The property's zoning as recorded by the municipality (zoning certificate or official map)
- The exact wording of the applicable land-use scheme for that zone
- Title deed conditions, which can be stricter than the zoning
- Overlay zones, heritage or environmental controls and servitudes
- Any previous approvals and conditions attached to the property
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 general residential in Brits?
Madibeng Local Municipality in North West is the planning authority for Brits. The exact property location should still be confirmed, as municipal boundaries do not always follow town names.
Does the Bojanala District Municipality decide general residential applications?
Not by default. Under SPLUMA, local municipalities such as Madibeng Local Municipality are their own planning authorities for most land-use applications.
What should I check before starting with general residential in Brits?
Useful starting points are: The property's zoning as recorded by the municipality (zoning certificate or official map); The exact wording of the applicable land-use scheme for that zone; Title deed conditions, which can be stricter than the zoning. Title deed conditions, servitudes and previous approvals should also be checked.