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Appeal a building decision

<span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Understanding refusals</h2></span> <p>As a quick guide, an application may be refused where the proposed building: </p><ul><li>fails to comply with the National Building Regulations and other legal standards and requirements;</li><li>will spoil the appearance of the area or be unsightly or objectionable;</li><li>will cause neighbouring or adjoining property values to drop;</li><li>will directly or indirectly endanger life or property;</li><li>will not promote health and hygiene, or will cause a nuisance to neighbours; or</li><li>will be prone to flooding.</li></ul><p>If your building plan application has been refused, the plans may require an amendment or correction to address the City’s reasons for refusal. If you submit the amended plan within one year following the original decision, you will not be charged any additional application fees. </p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Submit an appeal</h2></span> <p>Section 62 of the <a href="https://www.gov.za/documents/local-government-municipal-systems-act" target="_blank">Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000<i class="icon link-external"></i></a> allows you to appeal to the City Manager within 21 days of being notified of the refusal. The City of Cape Town’s own appeals committee will review the decision within a reasonable time. </p><p>If you still disagree with the way in which the City has applied the National Building Regulations to your application, section 9(1) of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act allows you to submit a written appeal to the National Building Regulations Review Board.</p> <span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Contact us</h2></span> <p>You can visit the <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Departments/Development%20Management%20Department">Development Management Department</a> for more assistance or information. Please refer to the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/TDA%20DM%20-%20Contacts.pdf" target="_blank">department contact list</a> for your relevant planning office contact details.</p>

If you are not satisfied with outcome of a building decision, you have the right to appeal.

Municipal Planning By-law 2015

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2015-02-28T22:00:00Z

District Six local neighbourhood plan

We are developing a local neighbourhood plan, also known as a Local Spatial Development Framework (LSDF), for District Six to help re-establish the area.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/Spatial-Plans-and-Frameworks/district-six-neighbourhood-plan"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">district-six-neighbourhood-plan</a>

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Comment on the City’s draft Human Settlements Strategy

You are invited to comment on our draft Human Settlements Strategy.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/Issues-open-for-public-comment/draft-human-settlements-strategy"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">draft-human-settlements-strategy</a>

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Submit your water meter readings online

You can submit your water meter reading online through e-Services.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/water-meter-readings"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">water-meter-readings</a>

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Comment on the City’s draft Climate Change Strategy

Comment on the City’s draft Climate Change Strategy.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/Issues-open-for-public-comment/draft-climate-change-strategy"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">draft-climate-change-strategy</a>

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District plans

The District Plans are medium term (10 year) plans that aim to guide spatial development processes and land use management within the district and are approved by the Council of City of Cape Town as policy.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/planning-portal/Spatial-Plans-and-Frameworks/district-plans"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">district-plans</a>

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Informal trading

Informal trade is a very important part of Cape Town's economy and benefits both traders and locals.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/informal-trading"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">informal-trading</a>

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The Business Hub

The Business Hub provides information on starting and growing your business.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/doing-business-in-the-city/business-support-and-guidance/the-business-hub"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">the-business-hub</a>

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Submit a business plan to operate an Early Childhood Development Centre in Atlantis

We are calling on Cape Town based, registered NPOs working in the ECD sector to submit their business plans.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Have-your-say/surveys-and-submissions/submit-a-business-plan-to-operate-an-ecd"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">submit-a-business-plan-to-operate-an-ecd</a>

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Pay your rates and services accounts

You can pay your rates and services account in a number of different ways.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Municipal-accounts/Electricity/pay-your-rates-and-services-account"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">pay-your-rates-and-services-account</a>

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Prevent illegal dumping

We are calling on all our residents to stop and report illegal dumping … Illegal dumping costs us money It costs the City R350 million every year to clean up illegal dumping …

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/Safety-in-the-home/Environmental-health-in-the-home/prevent-illegal-dumping"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">prevent-illegal-dumping</a>

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Upgrade to a new prepaid electricity meter

Find out if your suburb has been selected for a compulsory electricity meter upgrade

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/Electricity/apply-for-an-upgrade-to-a-new-prepaid-electricity-meter"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">apply-for-an-upgrade-to-a-new-prepaid-electricity-meter</a>

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Submit a building plan

If you are planning any building work on a property, you may need to submit a building plan for approval.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Planning-building-and-development/Building-plan-applications/Apply-for-a-building-plan"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">Apply-for-a-building-plan</a>

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City jobs and opportunities

The City offers a range of employment and career development opportunities to suitably qualified applicants from a range of social and educational backgrounds.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/work%20and%20business/jobs-and-skills-development/work-for-the-city-of-cape-town/city-jobs-and-opportunities"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">city-jobs-and-opportunities</a>

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Coronavirus

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new disease that was recently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/personal-health/contagious-and-chronic-diseases/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>

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Coronavirus updates

We are operating with reduced services and communication channels as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and national lockdown.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/general/coronavirus-updates">coronavirus-updates</a>

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Load-shedding

Load-shedding stages are announced by Eskom and depend on the extent of the shortage of generation capacity

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-electricity-services/load-shedding-and-outages"><img alt="" src="/_layouts/15/IMAGES/icgen.gif">load-shedding-and-outages</a>

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Reduce rates for NPOs and PBOs

Some PBOs and NPOs which were previously excluded from the list due to legislative changes will now be able to benefit from reduced rates.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Claim-or-dispute/Contest-a-property-valuation/change-your-property-rating-category">change-your-property-rating-category</a>

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Apply for replacement wheelie bin

The City will replace or repair a damaged or stolen wheelie bin free of charge.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Municipal-services/solid-waste/Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin" target="_blank">Apply-for-replacement-wheelie-bin</a>

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Pay and renew your vehicle licence

There are a number of different options you can use when paying for and renewing your vehicle licence renewal.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Pay/Driving-and-vehicles/Vehicle-licences/Pay-your-vehicle-licence" target="_blank">Pay-your-vehicle-licence</a>

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Dam levels

The dam levels are critical for Cape Town’s water supply and are a key contributor to the Day Zero water dashboard

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Family%20and%20home/residential-utility-services/residential-water-and-sanitation-services/this-weeks-dam-levels">this-weeks-dam-levels</a>

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Apply for new or replacement driver's licence

Find out how to get a new or replacement driver’s licence.

<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Driving-and-vehicles/Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence">Apply-for-new-or-replacement-drivers-licence</a>

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