Appeal a land use decision

Once a land use application has been assessed, the recommendations made and a decision taken, the applicant and any objectors are informed of the decision in writing. You (along with any objectors) will be informed of the rights of appeal available to anyone who is unhappy with the decision. If you would like to appeal, you can follow the process outlined below.

Request a pre-application consultation around land use management

Development leaves a lasting legacy on the physical landscape of our City. Pre-application consultations are necessary to ensure that what you — as an applicant/developer/land owner — envision on your property fits with the future growth of a sustainable City. Pre-application consultations ensure sustainable development within the City of Cape Town through cooperative consultation with developers and consultants.

Apply for land use

Every property within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town has a specific zoning. The zoning outlines what can be done in the area and on/with the property. This is determined by the City’s land use management system and the Development Management Scheme (“DMS”) which forms part of the City’s Municipal Planning By-law.

Appeal a land use decision [retired duplicate]

Once a land use application has been assessed, the recommendations made and a decision taken, the applicant and any objectors are informed of the decision in writing. You (along with any objectors) will be informed of the rights of appeal available to anyone who is unhappy with the decision. If you would like to appeal, you can follow the process outlined below.

Apply for a zoning extract

You can now apply for a zoning extract online by registering for Development Management Services (DAMS) on e-Service.

Apply for an administrative penalty

An administrative penalty applies to any unauthorised structures or land uses identified on a property that contravene the Development Management Scheme (DMS) or conditions of approval of a previous land use approval. To rectify a contravention, you must submit an administrative penalty application.