Building planning and development
We have listed all building, planning and urban development related reports and publications below to make it easier for you to read and download the information. The resources include: project reports and plans, spatial development plans and frameworks, urban development projects, building plans, guidelines and more.
Reports and publications
DMI Guideline Series 2018
Development Management Information Guidelines
Booklet 1: Building Development Management
Booklet 2: Building Plan Preparation and Submission
Booklet 3: Land Use Management
Booklet 4: Making a Planning Application
Booklet 5: How to Obtain New or Additional Land Use Rights
Booklet 6: Subdivision of Land
Booklet 7: Site Development Plans
Booklet 8: Landscape Plans
Booklet 9: Departures
Booklet 10: Pre-application Consultations
Booklet 11: Land Use and Building Contraventions, Complaints and Enforcement
Booklet 12: Removal, Suspension and Amendment of Restrictive Conditions and Traditional Servitudes
General
2019
Artificial Ventilation Requirements Guideline
Careers in Development Management Guideline
DAMS Registration Guideline
2016
Building Requirements Regarding Stables Guidelines
Plans and Particulars Required for Application of L.P Gas Approval
Resource Efficiency Criteria for Development in Cape Town
Smoking Rooms and Areas Requirements and Guidelines
2015
Building Development Management: Submission Process and Requirements Guidelines
Circular 3/2015: Assessing Municipal Spatial Development Framework Consistency
Septic Tanks Soakaways and Conservancy Tanks Specifications Guideline
2014
Development Charges Implementation Guidelines
2013
Caring For Your Old Building Guidelines
Tall Buildings Design Guidelines
2012
Cape Town Spatial Development Framework Statutory Report
2007
Planning District Profiles Report
Planning Districts Socio-economic Analysis Report
2005
Facilities for the Disabled Guidelines
Heritage Advice Pamphlet 05: Boundary Enclosures in Heritage Areas and for Historic Buildings
Heritage Advice Pamphlet 06: Garages and Carports in Heritage Areas and for Historic Buildings
Heritage Advice Pamphlet 07: Roofscapes in Heritage Areas and for Historic Buildings
Heritage Advice Pamphlet 08: Security in Heritage Areas and for Historic Buildings
2002
Macassar and Environs Spatial Development Plan Volume 1: Introduction, Context and Issues