Process
Town planning approval under SPLUMA, Surveyor General consolidation diagram, conveyancer registration at the Deeds Office. The parent erven cease to exist and a single new erf number is issued.
Timeline and cost
6-12 months. Council fees are set by each municipality's tariff schedule. The Landlodz consolidation from-price is published on the Landlodz pricing page.
Municipality-specific notes
Cape Town
City of Cape Town uses the Municipal Planning By-Law (MPBL, 2015) and the Development Management Scheme (DMS). Applications run through the eDevelopment Application Management System (eDAMS).
Johannesburg
City of Johannesburg operates under the Municipal Planning By-Law (2016) and the Joburg Town Planning Scheme. Applications lodge via the JoziPlan online portal.
Tshwane (Pretoria)
City of Tshwane uses the Tshwane Town-planning Scheme (2008) under the Land Use Management By-Law. The Spatial Planning division handles intake.
eThekwini (Durban)
eThekwini uses the eThekwini Town Planning Scheme administered under the KwaZulu-Natal Planning and Development Act and SPLUMA.
Frequently asked questions
Can I consolidate erven that have different zonings?+
Yes, but the consolidation usually requires a parallel rezoning to apply a single zoning to the new combined erf.
Keep reading
Read timeBook a free consult. A SACPLAN-registered town planner confirms the route for your erf and sends you a fixed quote before you commit.