Can your envisioned dwelling be built?
Design, Planning and Supervision of All Construction Work Must Follow a Legal Process
When buying a residential property, whether an existing home or an empty lot, it is imperative to know what potential the property presents for development and that you are fully informed regarding any restrictions on the property.
Possible restraints can range from restrictions imposed by the local authority in the form of planning and zoning scheme by-laws, restrictive conditions contained within a title deed, regulations set by Home Owners organizations or specific development rules.
Effective design of a home requires extensive research and knowledge of the possible pitfalls and legal requirements. In addition to the above, the architectural professional has to consider various further aspects in order for the design of your envisioned dwelling to comply with all relevant regulatory specifications;
- Functionality & Aesthetics
- Influence of site constraints on the proposed layout
- Comfort and spatial relationship of the layout
- Natural light and airflow through the building
- Architectural style of the home
All design and subsequent building must conform to the National Building Regulations and Buildings Standards Act as set out in the SANS documentation.
It is important to take cognisance of all the aspects to be considered and conditions that must be met in order to ensure the envisioned dwelling can be built.
