Navigate South Africa’s complex planning regulations with confidence. Glensburg Town Planners brings SACPLAN-registered expertise and a proven 98.6% municipal approval rate to your property development projects. From initial feasibility studies through final approvals, our integrated team of town planners, architects, and development consultants ensures your project succeeds in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and nationwide.
Whether you’re managing commercial development applications in Gauteng, pursuing residential rezoning in the Western Cape, or navigating environmental compliance in KwaZulu-Natal, our 15+ years of experience transforms complex municipal requirements into streamlined approval processes. We specialize in unlocking hidden property value through strategic land use planning, comprehensive SPLUMA compliance, and expert municipal liaison services.
Our town planning consultancy delivers end-to-end solutions aligned with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) and specific municipal bylaws across South Africa’s diverse regulatory landscape.
Transform your property’s potential through strategic rezoning and land use applications. Our experienced town planners manage the complete application lifecycle, from pre-application consultations with municipal planning departments to final approval certificates. We specialize in rezoning agricultural land to residential, commercial to mixed-use conversions, and industrial development applications across all South African municipalities.
Our rezoning services include comprehensive feasibility assessments, professional motivation reports, detailed site development plans, and expert municipal tribunal representation. With deep understanding of local zoning schemes from Johannesburg’s Land Use Scheme to the City of Cape Town’s Development Management Scheme, we ensure applications meet specific municipal requirements while maximizing development potential.
Unlock your land’s development capacity through professional subdivision planning and township establishment services. Our team navigates the intricate requirements of land subdivision applications, ensuring compliance with minimum erf sizes, servitude requirements, and infrastructure provision standards. We manage consolidation applications for developers seeking to combine multiple properties for larger-scale developments.
For township establishment projects, we provide comprehensive services including layout planning, engineering services coordination, environmental assessments, and public participation processes. Our expertise spans affordable housing developments, gated estate planning, and commercial township creation throughout South Africa’s provinces.
Beyond traditional town planning, Glensburg provides comprehensive property development advisory services that maximize return on investment while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Make informed investment decisions with our detailed feasibility studies that evaluate development potential, market conditions, and financial viability. Our analysis includes highest and best use assessments, development cost projections, market absorption studies, and risk assessment matrices. We provide clear recommendations on optimal development mix, phasing strategies, and positioning for maximum market appeal.
Protect your investment with comprehensive due diligence investigations that uncover potential development constraints and opportunities. Our assessments examine title deed restrictions, zoning rights and limitations, servitude implications, environmental sensitivities, and infrastructure capacity.
For property acquisitions, we provide detailed reports on development potential, required planning applications, anticipated approval timeframes, and associated costs. Our development rights certificates give investors and financiers confidence in project viability and regulatory compliance pathways.
Our 98.6% municipal approval rate reflects meticulous application preparation, thorough pre-application consultations, and deep understanding of approval requirements. We’ve successfully managed 150+ planning applications ranging from single residential rezoning to large-scale mixed-use developments exceeding 100 hectares.
Client success stories include transforming underutilized industrial land into thriving residential communities, securing development rights increases of up to 300% through strategic rezoning, and navigating complex environmental authorizations for sensitive coastal developments. Our pre-application inquiry process identifies potential obstacles early, saving clients time and preventing costly application rejections.
Glensburg’s multidisciplinary team includes SACPLAN-registered town planners, SACAP-registered architects, qualified environmental assessment practitioners, and experienced development consultants. This integrated approach eliminates coordination challenges between separate consultants, streamlines project timelines, and ensures consistent strategic vision throughout the development process.
We leverage advanced planning tools including GIS mapping systems, 3D visualization software, and digital submission platforms to enhance application quality and accelerate approval processes. Our bespoke client portal, Glensburg Studio provides real-time project updates, document access, and milestone tracking. Digital workflows reduce processing time while maintaining meticulous record-keeping for regulatory compliance.
Based in Johannesburg’s Illovo, our Gauteng team serves the province’s dynamic development market including the City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and West Rand municipalities. We specialize in mixed-use transit-oriented developments around Gautrain stations, densification projects in established suburbs, and logistics park planning along major freight corridors.
Our Gauteng expertise encompasses Johannesburg’s Corridors of Freedom initiatives, Tshwane’s Capital Core development framework, and Ekurhuleni’s aerotropolis planning. We navigate complex urban development zones, tax incentive areas, and priority development areas to maximize development opportunities and investment returns.
Our Cape Town office specializes in navigating the City of Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Bylaw and the unique requirements of Western Cape municipalities. From coastal development setback lines in areas like Camps Bay and Clifton to urban edge applications in growing areas like Kraaifontein and Brackenfell, we understand the nuances of Cape Town’s planning environment.
Beyond our primary offices, Glensburg provides expert town planning services throughout South Africa. In KwaZulu-Natal, we manage eThekwini Municipality applications and coastal development planning. Our Durban projects include beachfront developments, inland industrial estates, and rural land subdivision.
Worked with Glensburg on our property conversion. Bit more expensive than expected tbh. Took 9 months - heritage approval is a nightmare but these guys know their stuff. Very happy with the result. Guesthouse is doing well now.
M. van der Merwe
Used Glensburg for rezoning our Sandton property from res to mixed use. Mary from their team was very responsive. Had one issue with neighbor objections that stressed me out, but they sorted it. Would use again.
J. Patel Township establishment is complex. Glensburg handled our project smoothly start to finish... Worth every cent when you see the land value now.👍
M. LS Mathuthu We received excellent professional service from Glensburg Town Planners. Amos was excellent advising us throughout the rezoning process... Can gladly recommend anyone looking for town planners who get the job done.
H. Doyle Neighbour reported my home business practice, faced fines. Found Glensburg online and they rescued. Mary was patient with all my questions (and I had MANY lol).
Thandiwe M. Quick review! These okes deserve it. Bryanston rezoning done in 7 months. They said 9 months so UNDER promise OVER deliver 👌 No hidden costs. No drama. Just results. Using them for my next projects.
W.J. PretoriusWe’re a team professional town planners and architects who are experts at property development. We help clients unlock the best property value.
We have hired Glensburg on a number of projects in Joburg, very easy team to work with and experienced with Joburg rezoning process. They deliver on time, all the time, highly recommend.
L.R. Lund Commercial Property Developer