Planning Department | Makonde RDC

How this department helps you

Service information for residents, businesses and institutions

Planning supports the Strategic Plan through estates and development planning, land-use management, zoning, development permits, public amenities planning and the integration of road networks into broader settlement development.

Services

What you can request or follow up

Development permit guidance

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Building and land-use planning enquiries

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Layout and local development planning

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

Compliance checks and development control

Use the client portal or council offices to submit details, track feedback and keep your records up to date.

2026-2030 Strategic Plan

Strategic focus areas

Development permits and compliance

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Physical planning and zoning

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Estates and layout planning

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Urban renewal and orderly growth

This priority supports Makonde RDC's commitment to sustainable development, transparent governance and improved service delivery.

Department projects

Current and planned work

No department projects have been published yet.

Notices

Department updates

REMARKS BY THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS AND DEVOLUTION MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE HON. MARIAN CHOMBO FOR MINISTER INTERFACE WITH CHINHOYI MUNICIPALITY AND MAKONDE RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL 12 May 2026
Remarks
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2026-05-18 16:39:27

Process

How requests are handled

Request guidance before starting development or changing land use.
Planning reviews the proposal against council requirements.
Applicants receive advice, approval steps or required corrections.

Before you start

Useful details to prepare

Site location and ownership or occupation details
Sketch plan, proposal or intended use
Applicant contact details

Client and admin communication

Submit online, then track council feedback

Client requests from this department are routed through the portal so council officers can review, update status, upload documents where needed and send feedback back to the client record.

Client Portal Track Requests Message Council

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