WHAT’S AN OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE AND WHY’S IT REQUIRED
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa An occupation certificate is issued by the local authority to confirm that building works have been completed in accordance with the approved building plans and it’s safe for occupation. The process and requirements may vary slightly for each local authority. The building inspector for the […]
WHY MUST BUILDING PLANS BE SUBMITTED AND WHAT IS REQUIRED
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa If you’re planning to build a new building, or to alter an existing, you are required to submit building plans to the Local Authority. Or, if you’re selling a property, which has been altered over the years, building plans would also need to be submitted. […]
NOTICE OF UNAUTHORISED STRUCTURES
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa The majority of properties in Nelson Mandela Bay, and probably South Africa have some form of illegal structure, without approved building plans. Some property owners are
CORRECT ADVICE
In the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa If you want the correct advice on your property matter, ask the correct people – The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has the experts you need, to advise you
HOW LONG ARE APPROVED BUILDING PLANS VALID
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa Property owners in South Africa may not be aware that approved building plans are only valid for one year, from the date of approval. If construction hasn’t commenced within one year, the approved building plans will lapse and if the owner/architect hasn’t applied for an extension of […]