THE URBAN PLANNER

About Us

Who is The Urban Planner ?

As the history of town planning dictates, there have been many movements which shift and create new ideology by individuals from Hippodamus to Ebenezer Howard to Le Corbusier which were developed as solutions for a better life and future.

The Urban Planner is a 21st century ideology of planning for people with a purpose to creating the best version of tomorrow today.

What is Town planning?

Planning for People with Purpose?

Every individual has a vision for their dream home or a vision of getting a foot into the property market.
Before you understand the building on a property, you need to understand the land use right available to you.
Planning for people allows for a people-centric development process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at luke@theurbanplanner.co.za if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What does a town planner do?

An individual who understands and operates within the development industry
An individual who understands land and the use rights associated therewith
An individual that develops and assists in creating and shaping the urban world we live in
An individual who provides insights, researches, facilitates and submits land use related applications on behalf of land owners

Who benefits from town planning?

Any individual who owns property, looking to invest in property, looking to develop property on behalf of the land owner

How do I know I need a town planner?

Any individual looking to renovate their residential home, build from the ground up, create residential, commercial, recreational, community development, looking at purchasing 1st or variety of property

What can I do with my property / potential investment property?

Land use right have associated development parameters which are stipulated in the City’s development management scheme
Land use policy and development frameworks provide insights into the desired land use outcomes for particular areas within the Cape Metropole area

What are some important elements to consider prior to developing property?

Understanding the zoning (land use rights), the title deed restrictions, any other conditions which may have been imposed via land use approvals and policy and legislative frameworks around which your property exists are important factors to consider