Excision of agricultural holdings for Hillcrest properties
Development or registration needs may require a change in the holding’s legal status.
Two properties in Hillcrest can need quite different approaches to excision of agricultural holdings. What counts is the individual erf: its zoning and any annexure, the title deed conditions, registered servitudes, earlier approvals and the City of Tshwane policy that applies to its location.
Where Hillcrest is
Hillcrest is listed in our Pretoria East & Old East group. The closest areas in our list are La Montagne, Lydiana, Lynnwood and Lynnwood Glen. 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 Hillcrest property
- What is the current zoning of the Hillcrest erf, and does it carry an annexure?
- Does the title deed contain conditions that conflict with the proposed excision of agricultural holdings?
- Are there servitudes, building lines or earlier approvals on the property that affect the plan?
- Is the property part of a sectional title scheme, estate or home owners' association whose consent may be needed?
Checks before appointment
Establish the registered holding, governing restrictions and proposed use. Excision and new land-use rights are different issues.
What the planner does
Determine the competent approval and registration requirements, motivate the planning aspects and coordinate linked rights and registration work.
Information to gather
You don't need everything up front — "Hillcrest" and a sentence about the plan is enough to start. A full excision of agricultural holdings submission typically needs:
- Property description or municipal account
- Current zoning information
- Title deed and available servitude records
- Owner consent and power of attorney at appointment
- Surveyor-General diagram or general plan
- Proposed boundaries, access and services information
Cost categories
We quote excision of agricultural holdings after reviewing the property. Typical cost categories are listed below; no fixed amount or decision date is implied.
- Professional planning fees
- Municipal application or record charges
- Advertising and notification, where required
- Registered land surveyor
- Conveyancing and Deeds Office registration
- Implementation conditions and possible services contributions
- VAT treatment to be confirmed in the quotation
Zoning in Hillcrest
Start by confirming the current rights for the specific property. How to check zoning in Hillcrest.
Other services in Hillcrest
Excision of agricultural holdings in nearby areas
Sources
City of Tshwane application documents . Checked 2 November 2026; operative provisions must be confirmed.