Building Plans and Submission

Offers guidance, designs and building plans submission to Residential projects, commercial projects and Industrial Projects. We cover all areas from the western cape and eastern cape.

Modern design

Our Services

We offer more than just design. We are a group of Designers who work closely with Engineers and Planners to produce a final product that caters for all Sectors and all Areas.

As Built Drawings

If you do not have any building plans of your House or Building, we come out and measure up everything and issue you 'As Built Drawings'. This is typically needed when a Home Owner wishes to sell or a prospective buyer wishes to purchase property. Estate Agents or Transfer Attorneys often request this. This is ONLY for property owners who have made no changes to their houses and does not include unauthorized works.

  • Complete property measurement
  • Documentation for property sales
  • Transfer attorney requirements
  • Existing structure verification
  • Detailed floor plans

Council Drawings & Submission

These are required when you wish to prepare new building plans on vacant land or extend, add, demolish, renew windows/doors, attend to internal alterations, add a swimming pool or timber shed, or replace roof sheets. We handle the entire submission process.

  • New building plans
  • Extensions and additions
  • Internal alterations
  • Swimming pools
  • Structural modifications

Rezone Applications

All properties have different Zones. One cannot erect a 'Back Packers' or lodging for students on a SR1 zone or design multiple units on an AR zone which are for farms. We attend to Rezone applications and guide accordingly.

  • Zone assessment
  • Application preparation
  • Municipal submissions
  • Guidance on requirements
  • Compliance verification

Sub-Division & Consolidation

Whether you wish to cut up your land (Sub Divide) or merge properties (Consolidation), we prepare the design and work closely with Land Surveyors to attend to their individual applications. Together as Designers and Surveyors we provide a full service.

  • Land subdivision plans
  • Property consolidation
  • Surveyor coordination
  • Municipal applications
  • Complete documentation

Title Deed Restrictions

We assist and guide the Public before undertaking Building plans. TD applications are tedious applications that can take 8+ months. We guide the client forward and recommend Conveyancers or work with client's resources.

  • Application assessment
  • Process guidance
  • Conveyancer coordination
  • Documentation preparation
  • Progress monitoring

AP Applications

Administration Penalty applications are for unauthorized works noticed by Building Inspectors. We measure unauthorized works, prepare applications, and submit to Municipality. These applications can take 2-4 months and approval isn't guaranteed.

  • Site inspection
  • Unauthorized work documentation
  • Penalty assessment
  • Municipal submission
  • Compliance guidance

Land Use Applications

LUMS applications require neighbor endorsements, often involving ratepayers associations, Body Corps, and ward Councillors. These complex applications can take 3-6 months or longer. We ensure thorough understanding and proper handling of all requirements.

  • Neighbor endorsements
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Bylaw compliance
  • Application processing
  • Progress monitoring

Heritage Applications

We handle different types of Heritage applications with the Western Cape Heritage Department. Applications can take 4 weeks to 2 months, sometimes requiring a Heritage practitioner. We provide full guidance and coordination with heritage professionals.

  • Heritage assessment
  • Application preparation
  • Professional coordination
  • Documentation submission
  • Process management

Estate Agent Assistance

We assist Estate Agents with properties having unauthorized works, offering solutions for both buyers and sellers. We conduct Pre Inspections and prepare full reports to prevent latent defects discovery issues.

  • Property inspection
  • Unauthorized work assessment
  • Detailed reporting
  • Sale facilitation
  • Compliance guidance

Commercial Renovations

From internal office arrangements to changing shop layouts and occupancy types, we handle all commercial modifications. We focus on Fire Escape and easy flow, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

  • Layout optimization
  • Occupancy changes
  • Fire safety compliance
  • Flow improvement
  • Regulatory adherence

Upmarket & Sectional Title

We specialize in complete re-design and décor for upmarket areas and Sectional Title Flat Owners. Our 3D and Video rendering guides the Owner, with detailed drawings and specifications working alongside Interior Decorators.

  • 3D visualization
  • Detailed specifications
  • Interior coordination
  • Body Corp compliance
  • Complete documentation

BDM Applications

Building Development Management applications are comprehensive submissions that can take 2-3 months. We work with qualified Engineers and Geo Technical Engineers to ensure complete and accurate submissions.

  • Engineer coordination
  • Technical documentation
  • Compliance verification
  • Progress monitoring
  • Complete submission

Our Project Locations

Successfully completed projects across the Western Cape and beyond

We cover all areas with successful planning approval. See our reviews online what the Public have to say about GM3 Designs and Architecture.

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Let's discuss your vision and create something extraordinary together. Our team is ready to bring your ideas to life with precision and creativity.