| Application type | From-price |
|---|---|
| Township Establishment | R87 720 |
| Rezoning | R36 120 |
| Special Consent | R25 800 |
| Removal of Restrictive Title-Deed Conditions | R25 800 |
| Subdivision | R15 480 |
| Consolidation | R15 480 |
| Departure / Relaxation | R15 480 |
| Closure of Public Space | R36 120 |
| Appeal | R5 160 |
- Application type
- Township Establishment
- From-price
- R87 720
- Application type
- Rezoning
- From-price
- R36 120
- Application type
- Special Consent
- From-price
- R25 800
- Application type
- Removal of Restrictive Title-Deed Conditions
- From-price
- R25 800
- Application type
- Subdivision
- From-price
- R15 480
- Application type
- Consolidation
- From-price
- R15 480
- Application type
- Departure / Relaxation
- From-price
- R15 480
- Application type
- Closure of Public Space
- From-price
- R36 120
- Application type
- Appeal
- From-price
- R5 160
Typical fee ranges by application type
Landlodz publishes a single from-price per application type on the Landlodz pricing page - consent use, departure, rezoning, subdivision, consolidation, removal of restrictions and SPLUMA appeal are all listed there. Municipal application fees are charged separately by each municipality per its gazetted tariff schedule.
See the full rezoning cost guide.
What planners typically charge for
Drafting application forms, motivational reports, site plans, neighbour notification, lodgement, follow-ups, MPT representation and conditions compliance.
Landlodz fixed-price model
Landlodz publishes a single from-price per application type on the Landlodz pricing page, covering planner drafting and lodgement. Landlodz is not VAT-registered, so no VAT is added. Statutory municipal fees are charged separately by the council. Free initial consult.
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
Why are town planner fees so variable?+
Complexity differs dramatically - a 200m² granny flat in a stable suburb is straightforward; a mixed-use rezoning in a heritage area can require traffic, heritage, environmental and legal subconsultants.
Do I pay even if the application is refused?+
Standard practice is yes - the planner is paid for the work, not the outcome. Appeals are a separate fee.
Keep reading
Read time- Guide 01
What Does a Town Planner Do in South Africa?
Town planners are SACPLAN-registered professionals who turn property development ideas into approved municipal applications.
6 min - Guide 02
When Do You Need a Town Planner in South Africa?
The ten most common scenarios where hiring a town planner pays for itself within a single application.
6 min
Book a free consult. A SACPLAN-registered town planner confirms the route for your erf and sends you a fixed quote before you commit.