National Building Regulations are not retroactive in their application. This means that if you are adding to or altering a building, you won’t have to ensure that the entire building complies with new regulations that have been imposed since the building was originally erected.
It is a legal requirement in South Africa to obtain planning permission prior to building, renovating or extending your home.
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