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Strategic Executive: Mr. P van Rensburg
Our goal is to guide and manage the effective and efficient urban planning of Windhoek through an innovative, forward thinking and cooperative approach. Despite numerous challenges we believe Windhoek can develop to be an engaging and dynamic place to be. We strive to set adequate policy to balance the vital interest of public need, development drive, infrastructure and resident concern to ensure a prosperous city of the future.
Dominant in our approach is low congestion, yet effortless urban mobility to facilitate work and leisure. Together we believe we can contribute to reaching our objectives including accessibility, sustainability, environmental quality, climate resilience and social equity, which will improve the quality of life of all Windhoek residents:
Contact us at:
(061) 290 2482 or UTP@windhoekcc.org.na
The Department consists of the following Divisions:
Building Control
All building work carried out within the City of Windhoek should meet current building codes and regulation requirements. Our Building Control service ensures that buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation
Contact us for:
- Building Permits and inspections
- Compliance Certificates and inspections
- Regulatory Enforcement
Useful information:
- Guidelines for Building Permits Click Here
- Business Registration – Declaration Form Click Here
- Windhoek Building Regulations Click Here
- Application for copy of building plan Click Here
- Building Plan Submission Check List Click Here
- Building Inspection Request Form Click Here
- Compliance Certificate Application form Click Here
- Submission Form For Building Plans Click Here
- MoA for Conveyancing Click Here
- Appointment of Professional Architect - NIA Standard Format Click Here
Planning, Design and Traffic Flow
The City of Windhoek’s Transport Network is the backbone on which the city is founded. The Division assumes the critical responsibility for the planning, design and management of the transport system including effective storm water management aimed at ensuring optimal urban mobility and safe and efficient transport for all modes of transport, including Non-Motorised Transport.
Contact us for:
- Speed Calming or Road Safety Enquiries
- Flood Line Enquiries
- Future Road or Public Transport Planning
- Traffic congestion or mobility concerns
Useful information:
- Roads Master Plan for Windhoek Click Here
- Non-Motorised Transport Strategy – Final Report Click Here
Urban Policy
Guiding development and land use management through the setting of appropriate policy to promote a sustainable, well integrated and liveable city of the future.
Contact us for:
- Subdivisions
- Consolidations
- Land use change applications
- Consent use applications
- Resident Occupations
- Regulatory Enforcement
Useful information:
- Comment Form – Neighbour Consultation Form Click Here
- Windhoek Town Planning Scheme Click Here
- Resident Occupation Policy Click Here
- Resident Occupation Application Form Click Here
- Application Submission Requirements Click Here
- Public Consultation Policy for Development Applications Click Here
Sustainable Development
Achieving a sustainable city in line with SDG 11 through meticulous long term planning, data gathering and processing.
Contact us for:
- Spatial data and statistics
- Township Establishment within development boundaries
- Township Establishment on private land outside development boundaries
Useful information:
- Windhoek Structure Plan Click Here
- Structure Plan Map Click Here
- Windhoek Spatial Projection Model Click Here
- Windhoek – Okahandja Corridor Plan Click Here
- Development Contribution Policy Click Here
Public Transportation
The City of Windhoek’s Public transportation system is not only a primary contributor to the building of a strong economy for Windhoek and surrounds, but also plays a major role in social upliftment and poverty reduction by transporting people to and from work and social necessities thereby driving inclusive accessibility.
Contact us for:
- Bus timetables
- Bus hire
- Taxi ranks & stops
Useful information:
- The Sustainable Urban Transport Master Plan Click Here
- Bus Line - Network Map Click Here
- Bus Line - Timetable - A3 Including Map Click Here
- Bus Route - Network Map Click Here
- Bus Routes - Timetable Click Here
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