Apply In-Person:

1. To Withdraw of Application to Subdivide Land, the applicant has to approach the respective district municipality offices link

   Note: The applicant can click on the map to explore municipalities by province, or search for any municipality, town, person, etc. using the search function.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to write a request letter for withdrawal as advised.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. There is no fee for Withdraw of Application to Subdivide Land.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the officer will contact the applicant regarding withdrawal.
12. This entire process can be completed within 10 - 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Completed form/ withdrawal letter
• Copy of land subdivision permit

Municipalities of South Africa
Private Bag X12, Vredenburg 7380
Telephone: (022) 701 7000
Fax: (022) 715 1518
Email: mun@sbm.gov.za
Website link
Address and Contact Link
List of Municipalities in South Africa link

Note: The applicant can click on the map to explore municipalities by province, or search for any municipality, town, person, etc. using the search function.

• Any land property owner who intends to Apply for a Permit or License to Subdivide Land is eligible to make this application.

• There is no fee for Withdraw of Application to Subdivide Land.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 to 45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Land details
• Signature
• Contact
• Email ID
• Land layout number

• Withdrawal of land from the Common Areas by the Developer shall terminate any easements and rights of use of the Owners in such land.

For property owners, there are several benefits to subdividing a property. These include:

• A cash injection, if sections of the property are to be sold.
• An additional source of income if sections of the property are to be let.
• Reduced rates and taxes and lower maintenance costs on the remaining portion.
• The possibility of achieving a higher price when selling.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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More information which might help people.