South Africa - Apply for a Permission to Use Public Open Space

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Permission to Use Public Open Space, 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.
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 to attach 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. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
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 applicant gets the call from the office regarding the application.
12. This entire process can be completed within 15days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Certified South African Identity copy

Office Locations & Contacts

Municipalities of South Africa
Postal: Private Bag X9181, Cape Town, 8000
Physical: Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town
Tel: 021 400 1111/0860 103 089
Fax: 021 400 1313/0860 103 090
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.

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to apply for a Permission to Use Public Open Space is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

• Name the applicant
• Address
• City
• State
• Zip code
• Date of birth
• Age
• Phone number
• Email

Need for the Document

• Public space is a public good for all city residents to access and enjoy, whether it is for leisure, transportation or earning a livelihood. No one can use the public space without out a valid permission.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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