Home business
What is it?
A home business can be divided into two categories:
Home-Based Services
This refers to services provided from one’s home or outbuildings, such as administrative, legal, medical, therapeutic, artistic, or design-related professions.
No zoning exemption is required for these activities, as long as you comply with the " Requirements ."
Body Care Professions
Consider a beautician, pedicurist, nail technician, or similar profession, either in a private home or in an outbuilding. This does require an exemption from the zoning plan.
Please note: Hairdressers and hair salons are not considered personal care professions. Establishing a business is only permitted if the zoning plan allows it.
What to do?
For activities that do not directly fall under the environmental plan, you must apply for an environmental permit.
How does it work?
A home-based profession is permitted under the following conditions: Requirements:
- The commercial use is secondary to the residential use.
- Up to 30% of the total floor area, with a maximum of 50 m².
- There will be no additional traffic or parking problems.
- The activity is environmentally appropriate for the residential area.
- The resident performs the activity on their own.
- Retail is not allowed.
Additional information
Would you like to know more, or do you have any questions? Please contact the Permits Team at (040) 289 38 93.