Second dwellings & home-use guidance for Boardwalk properties
An owner wants a second dwelling, home office, guest accommodation or educational activity.
Being in Boardwalk does not by itself decide whether second dwellings & home-use guidance is needed or likely to succeed. The erf's zoning, title conditions, servitudes, previous approvals and the applicable City of Tshwane policies decide that, and they can differ between neighbouring stands.
Where Boardwalk is
Boardwalk is listed in our Pretoria East & Old East group, with Boardwalk Meander, Bronberg, Brooklyn and Brummeria among its nearest neighbours in our register. Its exact position and boundary have not been confirmed yet. We group it with 57 other areas under Pretoria East & Old East; that grouping is ours, not a municipal region.
Questions we'd ask about your Boardwalk property
- Do the City of Tshwane spatial frameworks say anything specific about this part of Pretoria East & Old East?
- Have neighbouring properties in Boardwalk or Boardwalk Meander had similar applications approved or refused?
- What is the current zoning of the Boardwalk erf, and does it carry an annexure?
- Does the title deed contain conditions that conflict with the proposed second dwellings & home-use guidance?
Checks before appointment
Check the actual scheme definition, title, prior approvals, parking, coverage, access and estate rules. Do not assume every second dwelling requires consent or rezoning.
What the planner does
Identify the lawful starting point and any linked application; coordinate with the building designer once rights are confirmed. Building-plan approval and services remain separate.
Information to gather
An initial enquiry can start with the suburb (Boardwalk) and a short description of your proposal. For a submission, the following is usually confirmed:
- Property description or municipal account
- Current zoning information
- Title deed and available servitude records
- Owner consent and power of attorney at appointment
Cost categories
Fees for second dwellings & home-use guidance in Boardwalk depend on the scope and specialist input required, and municipal timing varies, so we don't quote a set price or date here.
- Professional planning fees
- Municipal application or record charges
- Advertising and notification, where required
- Implementation conditions and possible services contributions
- VAT treatment to be confirmed in the quotation
Zoning in Boardwalk
Start by confirming the current rights for the specific property. How to check zoning in Boardwalk.
Other services in Boardwalk
Second dwellings & home-use guidance in nearby areas
Sources
City of Tshwane application documents . Checked 2 November 2026; operative provisions must be confirmed.
Full Second dwellings & home-use guidance guide for Pretoria