Randburg is one of Johannesburg’s most established suburban areas, offering a mature mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial corridors, and neighbourhood retail centres. Suburbs such as Ferndale, Fontainebleau, Cresta, Blairgowrie, and Bordeaux present a wide range of town planning opportunities, from residential densification and commercial conversions to home business applications and property subdivisions. Our consultancy has handled numerous applications across Randburg and understands the planning dynamics that shape development decisions in this part of the city.
Planning Context for Randburg
Randburg falls within Region C of the City of Johannesburg’s Spatial Development Framework, which recognises the area as a consolidation zone where managed densification and commercial activity are supported along major movement routes. Key arterials such as Republic Road, Malibongwe Drive, and Beyers Naude Drive are identified as development corridors where higher-intensity land uses are encouraged, while the surrounding residential fabric is generally earmarked for more sensitive infill development.
The Johannesburg Town Planning Scheme assigns zoning categories to every property in Randburg, and many stands still carry their original Residential 1 zoning from decades ago. As the area has matured, property owners increasingly seek to unlock additional value through rezoning, consent use applications, or subdivision, all of which require submission to the City of Johannesburg and assessment by the Municipal Planning Tribunal.
Common Applications We Handle
- Commercial conversions along main roads - Rezoning residential properties fronting Republic Road, Hans Strijdom Drive, and other arterials to Business or Commercial zoning, enabling offices, medical suites, and retail premises
- Residential densification - Preparing applications for Residential 3 or Residential 4 rezoning to accommodate townhouse complexes, cluster developments, and apartment buildings in suburbs like Ferndale and Fontainebleau
- Home business consent applications - Securing consent use rights under the Town Planning Scheme to allow property owners to operate businesses from their residential stands, subject to conditions that protect neighbourhood amenity
- Subdivision of residential stands - Subdividing larger erven in Blairgowrie, Linden Extension, and Bordeaux to create additional stands for separate dwellings, requiring surveyor coordination and municipal approval
- Second dwelling applications - Assisting homeowners who wish to construct a second dwelling unit on their property, navigating the specific requirements for coverage, parking, and building lines
Navigating Randburg’s Development Landscape
Randburg’s character is defined by its established residential neighbourhoods, and the City of Johannesburg expects development applications to demonstrate sensitivity to this context. Our planning motivations address the requirements of the Spatial Development Framework, the Regional Spatial Development Framework, and the relevant Precinct Plans where applicable. We ensure that traffic, bulk services, and urban design considerations are thoroughly addressed.
Key Suburbs We Serve
We regularly handle applications in Ferndale, Fontainebleau, Cresta, Blairgowrie, Bordeaux, Northcliff, Berario, Malanshof, and Randburg CBD. Each area has its own development pressures and planning sensitivities that we understand from years of practical experience.
Whether you are looking to convert a residential property for commercial use along a main road or subdivide a large stand in a quiet Randburg suburb, our team provides the planning expertise and local knowledge to guide your application through to approval.
Contact us about your Randburg property.