In the event that a property owner intends to assign an interest on a portion of plot to another person or entity, there is the need for planning permission to be granted by the Assembly. On the other hand, in the event that a property owner intends to merge tow […]
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Change Of Use/Rezoning
In the event that, a development proposal does not conform to the approved planning scheme in terms of Land use, the applicant would be advised to apply for a change of use if it is a plot of land. However, if the development proposal affects a larger parcel of land, […]
Continue readingPlanning Permission-In-Principle
In the event that, a developer proposes to carry out any development that may be at variance with the allowable planning consideration for an area, the person may apply for planning permission- in- principle by submitting the Perspective (not details) of the proposal for planning approval before actual development application. […]
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Any temporary structure or fence erected round a building or construction site shall require a planning permit Public safety shall be ensured and pollution in relation to air, water, noise and soils shall be avoided or properly mitigated. A hoarding permit shall be incorporated into all Development applications (except for […]
Continue readingMaking Structural Alteration or Transformation (Renovation) to a Building
Any transformation to a building or structure to restore it to its original state in terms façade, fixtures or sewage system shall require a renovation permit from the Assembly. Also a transformation or alteration of any permitted structure or building which results in structural changes (remodeling) shall require a […]
Continue readingErection of Buildings or Structure except Those Exempted By Law
All physical development involving the erection of any structure, making of structural alteration or transformation of any structure, execution of any works or installation of any fittings in connection with any structure, engineering, mining or other operations on, in, under or over land or the material change in the existing […]
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