Building plan submission and approval services and solutions

Getting municipal approval for a new construction or renovation project may seem daunting at first, especially when you don’t know where to start.

After drawing up the plans with a professional,SACAP-registered architect or draughtsman, the plans need to be submitted for approval at your local municipality.

Submission process

New clients

Visit your nearest runner with the following:

• Your original identification document (must be 18 years or older).
• SANS 10400 – Standard National application form
• Zoning Certificate with approved land-use rights – annexure
• S. G. diagram
• Drainage diagram
• Title deed – Ownership – not bond deed
• 2 x sets of plans, color in one according to NBR requirements
• Latest service statement-up to date – Proof of Payment
• Consent letter in group housing sectional title
• Home owners association – proof of approval/stamp
• Power of Attorney
• Building Plan Application Form
• Architectural Compliance Certificate
• Architectural Proof of SACAP Registration

Find out more about the documents you need on our Province section under the specific Town and Municipality

Existing clients

Visit your nearest runner with the following:

• Your original identification document (must be 18 years or older).
• SANS 10400 – Standard National application form
• Zoning Certificate with approved land-use rights – annexure
• S. G. diagram
• Drainage diagram
• Title deed – Ownership – not bond deed
• 2 x sets of plans, color in one according to NBR requirements
• Latest service statement-up to date – Proof of Payment
• Consent letter in group housing sectional title
• Home owners association – proof of approval/stamp
• Power of Attorney
• Building Plan Application Form
• Architectural Compliance Certificate
• Architectural Proof of SACAP Registration

If you have any questions  then please select the appropriate option below, complete the form and press send. We will call you back to answer any questions you may have.