Local town planning
Town Planner in Johannesburg
SACPLAN-registered town planners handling rezoning, subdivision and SDP applications with the City of Johannesburg - current fees and process.
Landlodz works with SACPLAN-registered town planners on rezoning, subdivision, site development plans, consent use and removal-of-restriction applications with the City of Johannesburg (COJ). Whether you need a town planner in Johannesburg for a zoning enquiry or support through a rezoning, our connected town planners understand COJ's scheme and process.
City of Johannesburg fees (current schedule)
The City's published 2026/27 municipal charges include the following. Municipal fee schedules update annually, so the current tariff is checked when a quotation is prepared.
- Rezoning (s21) - R9,500 per erf
- Gazette notice - R1,200
These are municipal charges, separate from a town planner's professional fee. COJ may also levy development contributions for roads, stormwater, water and sewer where a rezoning creates a net increase in development rights. These are assessed case by case and can be a significant part of the total cost.
See the sourced municipal planning fee comparison and the Johannesburg document hub.
What we handle in Johannesburg
- Rezoning, including residential, business and industrial changes
- Site Development Plans
- Subdivision
- Consent use
- Removal of restrictive title conditions
- Zoning certificates
Process and timing
City departments review the application before a decision is issued. Public participation, objections, municipal queries and infrastructure assessments can all affect the timing. See the Johannesburg rezoning timeline guide for the process factors rather than relying on a guaranteed duration.
FAQ
How much does a rezoning cost in Johannesburg?+
The City of Johannesburg's 2026/27 municipal application fee is R9,500 per erf, with a R1,200 Gazette publication charge. Development contributions may also apply and are assessed case by case. These municipal charges are separate from professional fees.
What are development contributions?+
They are charges the City may levy where a rezoning creates a net increase in development potential, helping fund the added burden on roads, water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure.
How long does a Johannesburg rezoning take?+
Timelines depend on the application, public participation, objections and the City's review. The Johannesburg rezoning application page explains the current process and timeline factors without promising a fixed decision date.
Other locations
- Town Planners Pretoria
- Town Planners Gauteng
- Town Planners Cape Town
- Town Planners Ekurhuleni
- Town Planners Bloemfontein
- Town Planners Durban
- Town Planners Gqeberha
- Town Planners Sandton
- Town Planners Centurion
- Town Planners Stellenbosch
- Town Planners Randburg
- Town Planners Germiston
- Town Planners Kempton Park
- Town Planners Edenvale
- Town Planners Krugersdorp
- Town Planners George
- Town Planners Knysna
- Town Planners Mbombela