GUIDANCE NOTES FOR APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF LAND USE
INTRODUCTION
In terms of Town and Country Planning Act grant of any change of land use is given by the Town and Country Planning Board. However application for change of land use should first be submitted to the Town Council for consideration and forwarded to the Town and Country Planning Board for final decision. This applies to planning areas.
Application for change of land use should be accompanied by the following:
i) Justification/application letter stating the reasons for change of land use.
ii) Application Form ( click to download form)
iii) Location plan to an appropriate scale (able to be used for conference room presentation on an A3 sheet) sufficient to identify the plot to which the application relates.
iv) Site plan to scale not less than 1:500 (8 copies). Existing developments and proposed parking arrangements should be indicated
v) Letters of consent from neighboring plot holders. These should include all properties sharing boundaries with the applicant’s plot.
vi) Floor plan indicating the proposed use of each room not less than 1:100.
vii) Elevation of all sides of the building.
viii) Proof of ownership or consent from plot owner.
*Drawing should be submitted at least on an A2 sheet(s)
ASSESSMENT OF AN APPLICATION
The following are some of the factors that will be taken into consideration when assessing an application:
- Development plans policies and other planning policies
- Impacts of the proposed use on the neighborhood in terms of traffic and noise likely to be generated.
- Existing surrounding developments
- Existing character of the area
- Size of plot and existing developments
- Quality and nature of proposed development
SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION
Anyone, who wishes to apply for change of land use, should submit his/her application to Jwaneng Town council for assessment and recommendation to the Town and Country Planning Board.
Application must be directed to:
The Senior Physical Planner
Jwaneng Town Council
Private Bag 01
JWANENG
Where can i get more information?
Contact Physical Planning division on 5880303or call customer toll free no 0800 600 765 or visit them at Civic Centre Plot no 818 Marakanelo street