Second dwellings & home-use guidance for The Willows properties
An owner wants a second dwelling, home office, guest accommodation or educational activity.
Being in The Willows 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 The Willows is
From our register: The Willows is listed in our Pretoria East & Old East group; nearby are Tijger Vallei, Wapadrand, Waterkloof and Waterkloof 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 The Willows property
- 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?
- Do the City of Tshwane spatial frameworks say anything specific about this part of Pretoria East & Old East?
- Have neighbouring properties in The Willows or Tijger Vallei had similar applications approved or refused?
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
You don't need everything up front — "The Willows" and a sentence about the plan is enough to start. A full second dwellings & home-use guidance 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
Cost categories
No fixed rand amount or approval date is promised; scope and municipal processing vary.
- 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 The Willows
Start by confirming the current rights for the specific property. How to check zoning in The Willows.
Other services in The Willows
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