Development Charges
A one-time capital charge levied on developers to cover the cost of municipal engineering services associated with land-use intensification or new development.
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Building Sustainable Infrastructure
The Engineering Planning unit oversees development charges, wayleave applications and infrastructure contribution policies — ensuring that every new development in Matjhabeng is supported by world-class municipal engineering services.
Development Charges
Wayleaves
Contribution Policy
Wayleave
Permission granted to a company or person who funds the design and owns the infrastructure or service, to install or maintain infrastructure within municipal road reserves.
View DocumentsContribution Policy
Establishes the responsibilities for the provision of Municipal Engineering services required by developments — ensuring fair and predictable infrastructure contributions.
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The Engineering Planning unit oversees key municipal planning and infrastructure processes.
Development Charges Calculation
Calculates and manages one-time capital charges for new land-use developments.
Wayleave Applications
Reviews, approves and monitors wayleave applications for work within municipal road reserves.
Infrastructure Contribution Policy
Implements the Infrastructure Development Contribution Policy across all developments.
Compliance & Records
Maintains records of approvals, fees and infrastructure contributions for audit and compliance.
Documents Available
Official documents, forms, gazettes and policies for download.
A57-26 MLM 2026-2027 Medium Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) Budget
PDF · 1.2 MB
Amended Wayleave Application Fee — August 2026
PDF · 293 KB
Addendum 1 — Wayleave Application Form, August 2025
PDF · 195 KB
Annexure A — Wayleave Application and Procedure Manual 2025
PDF · 195 KB
Provincial Gazette No.106 — 28 March 2025
PDF · 293 KB
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