Who decides
For land in Klerksdorp, open space falls under the planning powers of City of Matlosana Local Municipality, North West. It forms part of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, but the district municipality is not assumed to decide these applications.
| Municipality | City of Matlosana Local Municipality (local) |
|---|---|
| Province | North West |
| District | Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
Local requirements
"Open space" is a broad guide category: zones for public and private open space, parks and conservation. Property owners in Klerksdorp often ask: Can I buy the open space next to my property??
Areas covered by City of Matlosana Local Municipality include Klerksdorp. Neighbouring municipalities in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, such as JB Marks, Maquassi Hills, are separate planning authorities with their own by-laws and schemes, so the correct municipality must be confirmed from the property's location.
Whether the authorised official or the Municipal Planning Tribunal of City of Matlosana Local Municipality decides depends on the category of application in its planning by-law, read with SPLUMA (2013) and the land use scheme. Appeals go to the municipality's appeal authority. Fees, documents and timeframes are set by City of Matlosana 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
- Who owns the land and whether it is a public place
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 open space in Klerksdorp?
City of Matlosana Local Municipality in North West is the planning authority for Klerksdorp. The exact property location should still be confirmed, as municipal boundaries do not always follow town names.
Does the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality decide open space applications?
Not by default. Under SPLUMA, local municipalities such as City of Matlosana Local Municipality are their own planning authorities for most land-use applications.
What should I check before starting with open space in Klerksdorp?
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.