Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa March 2013 | Page 50
DEVELOPMENTS
BY JONATHAN SMITH
Town Planning And
Environmental Surveys
In new developments
R
eaders of Real Estate Investor Magazine
will recall that in last month’s edition, I
described the process to be followed in
developing new commercial properties.
A c r it ic a l consider at ion i n prop er t y
development is the tow n planning and
environmental survey process that is necessary
to most extensive property developments.
There are numerous (town planning and
environmental) application processes which
must run simultaneously (to save time and
costs). Prior to commencing these costly
applications, however, it is prudent to perform
a preliminary analysis or feasibility of your
proposed development.
During the preliminary investigation into
whether the establishment of a township is
possible and feasible, the property developer
establishes whether:
• There are any legal impediments within the
title deeds that may restrict any part of the
proposed development.
• The proposed development complies with
the uses of land contained in the existing town
planning scheme or the spatial development
plan of the relevant local authority
• The current zoning of the subject land parcel
permits the proposed development or has to be
materially amended
• There are any land claims upon the subject
land parcel
• There may be any geotechnical, mining or
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soil related impediments to construction upon
the subject land parcel
• T h e r e m a y b e a n y e n v i r o n m e n t a l
impediments to construction upon the subject
land parcel
• There may be any community objections to
the development of and construction upon the
subject land parcel
• The local authority in whose area the land
is situated or will be incorporated is able to
provide essential services such as electricity,
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