CADASTRAL SURVEYING

Cadastral Survey Services for Development and Registration

At LandPlan, we specialise in cadastral surveys that form the legal foundation for land development, property registration, and township planning. 

Our services are essential for creating new land parcels, updating cadastral records, and ensuring lawful land use through accurate boundary definition, official documentation, and compliance with Surveyor-General (SG) requirements.

As registered land surveyors, we provide end-to-end cadastral support for township establishment, property subdivisions, consolidations, servitudes, leases, and sectional title schemes. 

We work closely with developers, municipalities, planners, and conveyancers to deliver legally compliant cadastral data and survey records that support the entire land development lifecycle.

Our Cadastral Survey Services Include:

• Township Establishment Surveys
  Comprehensive surveying for new township layouts, including pegging of stands, roads, public open spaces, and servitudes. We prepare and submit general plans to the Surveyor-General and assist with municipal approvals and SG correspondence.
  
  

• Subdivisions and Consolidations
  Full cadastral services for property subdivision and consolidation applications, including beacon placement, new erf creation, and amendment of SG diagrams. We assist with applications to local planning authorities and ensure correct registration procedures.
  
  

• Servitudes and Long-Term Leases
  Surveying and registration of servitudes for access, services, or utility corridors, as well as notarial leases over agricultural, commercial, and residential land. Plans are prepared in accordance with the Land Survey Act and submitted to the SG Office.
  
  

• General Plans
  We compile and lodge General Plans for new townships, group housing schemes, and formal subdivisions. Our experience ensures plans meet the exact technical specifications and legal requirements of the SG Office.
  
  

• Sectional Title Surveys
  Cadastral surveys for sectional title schemes, including block layouts, common property demarcation, exclusive use areas, and participation quotas. We prepare all necessary diagrams and liaise with land survey examiners and conveyancers.
  
  

• Property Development Consulting
  Strategic guidance for developers and planners navigating the cadastral, municipal, and legal requirements of land development. We help streamline the subdivision, consolidation, and title registration process, reducing delays and legal risk.
  
  

What is a Cadastral Survey?

A cadastral survey defines and records the legal boundaries of land parcels and prepares them for registration in the Deeds Office. These surveys are the basis for all land transactions in South Africa, and are essential for developments that involve:

• Changing property boundaries
  
  

• Creating new erven or stands
  
  

• Registering townships or housing developments
  
  

• Transferring or leasing land
  
  

• Establishing servitudes and right-of-way
  
  

All cadastral surveys must be undertaken by a registered land surveyor and approved by the Surveyor-General before registration can take place.

Why Work with LandPlan?

• Registered with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC)
  
  

• Proven track record in township and large-scale housing developments
  
  

• Experience working with Surveyor-General offices, municipal planners, and conveyancers
  
  

• Integrated services from surveying to plan preparation, submission, and approval
  
  

• Clear, reliable data for property registration, planning, and infrastructure implementation
  
  

• Full legal compliance with the Land Survey Act, Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA), and local ordinances
  
  

• On-the-ground support throughout Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and beyond
  
  

Services Include:

• General Plan approval and registration

• Legal Cadastral Surveys including beacons relocations and boundary dispute resolution

• Engineering Surveys

• Topographical Surveys and Contour generation

• Subdivision, consolidations, Servitude diagrams and Lease area diagrams

• Sectional Title surveys

• Real Estate Development Consulting