IT’S A SECOND DWELLING, NOT A GRANNY FLAT:
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality have introduction their new Land Use Scheme. Now, there is no such thing as a granny flat, or flatlet. In the previous PE Zoning Scheme, a flatlet less than 50 m2 was regarded as a granny flat and required municipal consent. If over 50 m2, it was regarded as a […]
NEW LAND USE SCHEME?
WHAT IS THE NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY’S NEW LAND USE SCHEME? The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has introduced a new Land Use Scheme, which replaced the previous 12 zoning schemes. Over the years the city has grown adding new suburbs and absorbing the areas that were under the former Western District Council. Then Uitenhage and […]
WHEN SUBMITTING BUILDING PLANS
WHY IS A COPY OF THE TITLE DEED REQUIRED? In simple terms, all fixed property (land) is registered at the deeds office, which in South Africa is an entity of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development. They hold copies of the title deeds, which constitutes documentary proof of ownership of property (erven […]
FIRE, FIRE, FIRE!
Is your home protected from fire? To protect your home and belongings, you need to check that some basic measures are in place. There are many potential risks. Some may be obvious and some are often not considered. The electrical wiring needs to be checked regularly. Often the problems are hidden and faulty, or old […]
CAN RESIDENTIAL SOLAR INSTALLATIONS BE AFFORDABLE?
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa In South Africa, the electrical blackouts or load shedding, have had a devastating impact on all sectors. Large industries and businesses can install the necessary infrastructure, but small businesses and homeowners cannot afford the alternatives. Solar installations are expensive and have been unaffordable to most homeowners. They […]
