SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY
BUILDING CONTROL
Track the status of your building plans
You will be able to view and track your building plan submissions under the E-portal applications service.
If you need assistance with your application, you may contact our plans examiner via e-mail buildingplans@sbm.gov.za
The E-portal accommodates for the following types of applications.
Minor building works:
Includes boundary walls, carports, swimming pools, internal alterations and any other building work of a minor nature.
Fees do apply and can be viewed in our tariffs set out below.
Buildings:
Includes dwellings and second dwellings, blocks of flats, hospitals, hotels, churches, warehouses, office blocks, shops and shopping centres, Industrial buildings, commercial buildings, sport and recreational buildings
Demolition permits:
No demolition work may occur without the approval of the Local Authority, if a building or any part of the building must be demolished, an application (click to download) should be completed and submit the completed form via our E-portal for payment and processing.
No demolition work may occur without the approval of the Local Authority if a building or any part of the building must be demolished,
Fees can be viewed in our tariffs set out below.
Temporary buildings:
Any building considered to be a temporary building.
Fees for this application (click to download) and can be viewed in our tariffs set out below.
Preliminary approval:
Any application (click to download) is to be considered by the Local Authority before an official application are made.
Provisional authorisation:
Download provisional authorisation application (click to download). This application is required to start building construction prior to approved plans.
Renewal of building plan approval
Where a building plan has expired and no extension was applied for during the validity period, a full application will need to be resubmitted and 50% of the plan fee for that building category will apply.
Extension of building plan approval
An approved building plan is valid for only one year (12-months) from the date of approval where the building work has not commenced.
An extension of validity cannot be granted once the 12-month period of approval has lapsed.
An extension on the validity of a building plan can only be granted once, before the 12-month approval date expired.
BUILDING CONTROL DOCUMENTS
Click on a link below to access a PDF version.
Step 1: https://sbm.eportal.org.za, register if you are not already registered.
Step 2: Once registered, login and follow the prompts.
Building plan submission requirements
You must be registered on the building plan E-portal to make an application.
On submission to the E-portal, separate the building plan from the application forms and name your building plan document (PDF) in the following order: Buildingplan_Erfnr_Town.
The building plan and the application forms must be submitted in two separate files and limited to two PDF’s only.
Where a building plan has expired and no extension was applied for during the validity period, a full application will need to be resubmitted through our portal https://sbm.eportal.org.za to commence building work.
If an application is re-submitted within 12 months after the expiry date, only 50% of the plan fee for that building category will apply.
Should the plan be re-submitted more than 12 months after the expiry date, a full tariff is applicable depending on the type of application and the conditions set previously or changing legislation.
By granting another person the authority to act on your behalf, they must agree to uphold the same obligations.
You can grant another person the authority to act on your behalf, by signing an agreement form (click to download). This authorisation will form part of the supporting documentation necessary for the submission of your building plan application and should include permission to complete and sign the SANS and application forms required in accordance with the National Building Regulations.
You are accountable as the registered property owner, to ensure adherence to the obligations of the National Building Regulations Act, particularly where your duly authorised nominee has not adhered to the terms of the abovementioned agreement.
| Processing time |
| Thirty working days for buildings less than 500m², if the building plan complies with all requirements. |
| Sixty working days for buildings above/greater than 500m², if the building plan complies with all requirements. |
Tariffs 2023/2024 (CLICK TO VIEW)
| Tariffs 2023/2024 NOTE: VAT IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN OUR TARRIF AND SUBJECTED TO A MINIMUM FEE | |
| In respect a building plan for the construction of a new dwelling, alteration or extension of an existing building per M² | R30/M² |
| Boundary walls and other standalone or external connecting walls, with a minimum of R503-00 and an inspection fee of R357-00 | R 9-00/Meter + inspection fee R357-00 |
| Detached barns, storage buildings without interior walls | R21-00 M² |
| In respect of an amendment of an approved plan where the floor area is not increased | R 150-00 |
| For each application for approval of minor building works where no plans are submitted, with inspection fee of R357-00 | R150-00 + inspection fee R357-00 |
| In respect of plans submitted to the Municipality after the previous approval lapsed | 50% of the current book year |
| With regards to preliminary plans for any building | 25% of the current book year |
| Temporary buildings | R355-00 |
| Provisional Authorisation to commence work before approval has been granted for residential buildings (not refundable) | R800-00 |
| Provisional Authorisation to commence work before approval has been granted for Non-residential buildings (not refundable) | R1,600-00 |
| For every plan for the erection of advertising signs or installing fuel tanks and/or pumps | R150-00 + inspection fee R357-00 |
| Demolition permits | R746-00 |
| Liquid paraffin installations (Residential) | R800-00 |
| Liquid paraffin installations (Business) | R1,600-00 |
| Cell Phone mast | R5,325-00 |
| Wind turbines (excluding all other buildings and grid sizes) | R15,975-00 |
| Major Hazard installation |
R19-00 per M³
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| Installation of storage tanks |
R13-00 per M³
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| Building plan fees payable for a single plan is limited to a maximum of | R148,403-00 |
Enquiries
Email: BChelpdesk@sbm.gov.za
Please report any illegal building projects
Email: BChelpdesk@sbm.gov.za
Request a building inspection
Once building work starts, the following inspections is compulsory:
Trenches/foundation excavations, floor, drainage installations, walls, roof and the completed building work.
To request building inspections, contact Bchelpdesk@sbm.gov.za.
Apply for copy of approved building plans
Contact our customer care at BChelpdesk@sbm.gov.za for assistance after you have completed the application (click to download) form.
Fees do apply and can be viewed in our tariffs below.
Apply for a certificate of occupancy
Once all building work has been properly completed, the owner or any other person authorized by the owner may apply for a Certificate of Occupancy.
Contact our customer care via e-mail BChelpdesk@sbm.gov.za for assistance after you have completed the request for occupancy (click to download).
A certificate of occupancy may take 14 working days to process after receiving the request, on condition that work has been completed according to the approved plans.
The building inspector will conduct his final inspection and when satisfy he/she will recommend for issuing the certificate.
If we are not satisfied with issuing a Certificate or no previous inspections has been recorded, we will not issue a certificate and inform accordingly via email.
Do not use or occupy the building without a Certificate of Occupancy.
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