Obtain Approved Plans
Accessing Your Property's Official Records
Retrieving Historical Plans from Council Archives
Whether you are planning an alteration, selling your property, or trying to resolve a legal query, having a copy of the council-approved building plans is essential. These documents are the official record of what has been legally constructed on your property. However, accessing these records from vast and often complex municipal archives can be a challenging and slow-moving task.
At Building Compliance Agency, we take the frustration out of this process. Our experienced runners are familiar with the archival systems of the City of Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni. We handle the entire retrieval process, from submitting the formal application and paying the search fees to locating and digitizing the plans for your convenience.
Our Plan Retrieval Service:
- Application Lodgement: We submit the official application to access property records on your behalf.
- Archive Navigation: Our team physically searches the municipal archives to locate your files.
- Document Verification: We ensure the plans we find correspond to the correct property and approval dates.
- High-Quality Scanning: Once found, we provide high-resolution digital copies of the approved plans.
When Do You Need This?
- Planning Renovations: To provide your architect with the as-built base plans before undertaking a new building plan submission.
- Selling a Property: To prove to buyers that all structures are legal and approved.
- Resolving Disputes: To confirm boundary lines and building restrictions.