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PLANNING
THAT MOVES
DEVELOPMENT
FORWARD.

From land-use applications and development feasibility to municipal approvals and site development planning, Urban Aspects provides practical planning expertise throughout the development process.

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Urban Aspects - Town Planning & Development Consultancy
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Planning with purpose
Land Use
Development potential · Municipal approvals
SACPLAN REGISTERED South African Council for Planners FROM CONCEPT TO APPROVAL Professional planning guidance 01 — 04 Understand / Analyse / Strategize / Deliver
Urban Aspects — Town Planning Applications
01

TOWN PLANNING APPLICATIONS

We prepare and manage planning applications for a wide range of development proposals.

Our services include:

  • Rezoning and/or amendments of Land Use Schemes
  • Consent use rights / special consent
  • Written consent use applications
  • Removal and/or amendment of restrictive title conditions
  • Subdivision and consolidation of erven
  • Subdivision and consolidation of farmland in terms of the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, 1970
  • Excision of agricultural holdings
  • Closure of public places
  • Road closures
  • Building line relaxation
  • Township establishment
  • Relaxation of development controls
  • Density and coverage applications
  • Site development planning
  • Land-use and development applications
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Urban Aspects — Development Feasibility
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DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY

Understand the potential before you commit.

We assess the planning potential of properties before clients commit to development.

Our feasibility assessments consider:

Land Use Zoning Development Rights Municipal Policies Development Controls Infrastructure Planning Constraints
The objective is to identify opportunities and potential risks at an early stage, helping clients make informed property and investment decisions.
PROPERTY ↓ ZONING ↓ DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ↓ CONSTRAINTS ↓ POTENTIAL
Urban Aspects — Navigating the Approval Process
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NAVIGATING THE APPROVAL PROCESS.

Planning applications can be complex. We help make the process clearer.

We assist clients with the preparation, submission, monitoring and coordination of planning applications, helping ensure proposals meet applicable planning requirements.

We also liaise with relevant authorities and professional consultants throughout the approval process.

PREPARE ↓ SUBMIT ↓ MONITOR ↓ COORDINATE ↓ APPROVAL
Urban Aspects — Property Development Advisory
04

SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE.

We provide professional town planning advice to property owners and developers at different stages of the development lifecycle.

Our advice can assist with:

Property development strategies Land-use rights Development potential Planning constraints Municipal policies and schemes Development applications Regulatory compliance Strategic land-use planning
The right planning decision can change the potential of a property.
Property development planning STRATEGY
Urban Aspects — Site Development Planning
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TURNING DEVELOPMENT IDEAS INTO PRACTICAL SITE PLANS.

We assist in translating development concepts into practical site planning solutions that respond to:

Land Use Access Movement Surrounding Development Environmental Considerations Municipal Planning Frameworks
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Urban Aspects — Development Types
Development Types

WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING?

RESIDENTIAL
Flats · Multi-residential · Rooms to rent · Social housing · Second dwellings · Granny flats
EDUCATIONAL
Creches · Day care · Nurseries · Primary schools · Secondary schools · Colleges / Universities
INSTITUTIONAL
Clinics · Hospitals · Churches · Children's homes · Retirement homes · Rehabilitation centres
BUSINESS
Shops · Tuck shops · Spaza shops · Offices · Medical consulting rooms · Restaurants · Home enterprises
HOSPITALITY
Lodges · Wedding venues · Guest houses · Bed & Breakfasts
COMMERCIAL + INDUSTRIAL
Commercial land uses · Industrial land uses · Filling stations
Urban Aspects — Who We Work With
Clients

PLANNING SUPPORT
FOR EVERY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT.

Property Owners Property Developers Investors Architects Engineering Professionals Estate Agencies Businesses Community Organisations Private Institutions Public-Sector Organisations
Urban Aspects — Our Approach
Our Approach

FOUR STEPS.
ONE CLEAR
DIRECTION.

01
UNDERSTAND
Understand the client's objectives, property and surrounding context.
02
ANALYSE
Assess legislation, zoning, policies, development controls, opportunities and constraints.
03
STRATEGIZE
Develop a practical planning strategy aligned with the client's objectives.
04
DELIVER
Manage the planning process professionally and transparently.
Urban Aspects — SACPLAN Credentials
Credentials

SACPLAN
REGISTERED

Urban Aspects is registered with the South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN).

Urban Aspects — Unsure About Your Property?
Unsure?

NOT SURE
WHAT YOUR PROPERTY
CAN BE USED FOR?

Tell us what you want to operate or develop on your property. Urban Aspects can advise you on the planning considerations and potential land-use requirements that may apply.

ASK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY → 082 440 4518