House plans for a typical-sized family home will cost between R2 500 and R4 000. House designs for a contemporary style family home of this size range in price from R8 000 to R15 000, depending on your design requirements. House plans for residences larger than 400m in size will cost between R15 000 and R22 000.
Can I design my own house in South Africa?
ALL architects in South Africa who practice architecture or submit house plans/building plans/architectural designs/home plans/house floor plans/blueprints/drawings to a Local Authority must be registered with SACAP.
In South Africa, how can I register my house plan?
Approval of your construction plans
1) Submission guidelines.
2) Form for submitting a building plan.
3) Copies of the application form for planning.
4) Application for a demolition permit.
5) Appointment form and certificate for engineers
1)Notice of intent to begin construction activity.
2) Request an occupancy certificate.
How long does it take for house designs to be approved?
Although timelines vary, plan approval might take up to 30 days on average.
In South Africa, how long are building plans valid?
one calendar year
Building plans are only valid for one year, but the City of Cape Town’s Development Management Department says people can ask for an extension. Residents can seek for an extension before the building plan’s validity expires.
