When it may be needed
A conveyancer or municipal process asks for a land-use compliance or SPLUMA-related document.
Checks before appointment
Ask what certificate is required, under which provision and for which transaction. Do not assume a universally required SPLUMA certificate or confuse it with rates clearance.
What the planner does
Check the requested compliance matter against rights, plans and approval conditions, identify unresolved issues and coordinate with the conveyancer and municipality.
Supporting information
You do not need a complete document pack for an initial enquiry. The actual submission requirements are confirmed from the relevant application category and current municipal guidance.
- Property description or municipal account
- Current zoning information
- Title deed and available servitude records
- Owner consent and power of attorney at appointment
The application journey
- Assess the property, proposed use and competent approval route.
- Agree scope, quotation and appointment; identify specialist work.
- Prepare the prescribed records, plans and motivation.
- Complete submission and any required notices and circulation.
- Respond to comments, amendments or objections; follow the decision.
- Check appeal provisions, validity dates and implementation conditions.
Costs and timing
Scope, missing records, objections, specialist reports and municipal processing affect cost and duration. No fixed approval date or rand estimate is promised.
- 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
Linked approvals
Land-use rights are separate from building-plan approval. Surveying, registration, environmental approvals, engineering services and other permissions may be needed. Qualified specialists are appointed under their own agreed scope.
Questions worth asking
Does this application solve every property restriction?
No. Title conditions, servitudes, prior approvals and other legislation must be assessed independently.
What should I bring to the first discussion?
Your suburb, available property description and a clear explanation of the intended proposal. Existing notices and decision deadlines should be shared early.
Relevant sources
City of Tshwane application documents · Listing checked 2 November 2026. Operative versions and applicable provisions must be confirmed.
Browse the dated resource register