4.3383-Hectare Strategic Infill & Multi-Use Development Site-North Riding / Northgate Regional Node
An exceptional 43,383 m² (4.3383 Hectares) development property situated directly within the rapidly densifying Northgate Regional Node. Located just 400 meters from Northgate Shopping Centre and the Ticketpro Dome, and sharing a boundary with Celebration Retirement Estate, this site offers immediate development potential backed by official municipal policy.
With an "in principle" approval already issued by the City of Johannesburg for a 2,000-seat Place of Worship, and an official Zandspruit Urban Development Framework (UDF) density guidance of a minimum of 80 dwellings per hectare, this site represents one of the most versatile infill opportunities on the West Rand.
KEY SITE SPECIFICATIONS
• Total Extent: 43,383 m² (4.3383 Hectares)
• Expansion Option: Additional 1.5-Hectare contiguous vacant land available for purchase (Total potential footprint: ~5.8 Hectares).
• Location: North Riding AH, directly behind Celebration Retirement Estate.
• Access: Fully tarred road access right up to the property entrance.
• Natural Features: Picturesque dam fed by a seasonal stream forming a scenic western boundary.
MUNICIPAL POLICY & DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
According to the official City of Johannesburg Density Enquiry & Zandspruit UDF Policy:
• Functional Area: Situated in Functional Area 1 (East) - North Riding / Northgate Regional Node.
• Urban Role: Identified specifically by the SDF for high-density infill development to strengthen linkages with the Northgate economic hub.
• Residential Density: Policy guides a minimum density of 80 u/ha (translating to a baseline potential of 340+ residential units on the existing 4.33 ha parcel).
• Special Consent / Institutional: City of Johannesburg "in-principle" support in place for a Place of Worship accommodating ~2,000 seats.
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
The property includes substantial residential infrastructure that can serve as site management headquarters, holding income, or staff facilities during planning phases:
• Primary Residence: 3-bedroom main house.
• Secondary Suite: Attached 1-bedroom flat let.
• Outbuildings & Garaging: 5 lock-up garages and staff/servants' quarters.
• Leisure: Swimming pool and established garden areas overlooking the dam.
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS
Pathway Key Drivers
Institutional / Place of Worship "In-principle" CoJ approval secured for 2,000-seat facility with picturesque grounds for events.
High-Density Residential Minimum 80 u/ha framework ideal for sectional-title development, student/young professional housing, or retirement extensions.
Mixed-Use / Precinct Expansion Leverage the adjacent 1.5-hectare stand to create a 5.8-hectare master-planned community integrated with the Northgate Node.
Agent's Evaluation: "Sites combining confirmed high-density framework backing (80 u/ha min), tarred access, natural water features, and existing municipal approvals are virtually unheard of within 400 meters of Northgate. The option to acquire the adjacent 1.5 ha stand makes this an unmatched precinct assembly opportunity."
With an "in principle" approval already issued by the City of Johannesburg for a 2,000-seat Place of Worship, and an official Zandspruit Urban Development Framework (UDF) density guidance of a minimum of 80 dwellings per hectare, this site represents one of the most versatile infill opportunities on the West Rand.
KEY SITE SPECIFICATIONS
• Total Extent: 43,383 m² (4.3383 Hectares)
• Expansion Option: Additional 1.5-Hectare contiguous vacant land available for purchase (Total potential footprint: ~5.8 Hectares).
• Location: North Riding AH, directly behind Celebration Retirement Estate.
• Access: Fully tarred road access right up to the property entrance.
• Natural Features: Picturesque dam fed by a seasonal stream forming a scenic western boundary.
MUNICIPAL POLICY & DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
According to the official City of Johannesburg Density Enquiry & Zandspruit UDF Policy:
• Functional Area: Situated in Functional Area 1 (East) - North Riding / Northgate Regional Node.
• Urban Role: Identified specifically by the SDF for high-density infill development to strengthen linkages with the Northgate economic hub.
• Residential Density: Policy guides a minimum density of 80 u/ha (translating to a baseline potential of 340+ residential units on the existing 4.33 ha parcel).
• Special Consent / Institutional: City of Johannesburg "in-principle" support in place for a Place of Worship accommodating ~2,000 seats.
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS
The property includes substantial residential infrastructure that can serve as site management headquarters, holding income, or staff facilities during planning phases:
• Primary Residence: 3-bedroom main house.
• Secondary Suite: Attached 1-bedroom flat let.
• Outbuildings & Garaging: 5 lock-up garages and staff/servants' quarters.
• Leisure: Swimming pool and established garden areas overlooking the dam.
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS
Pathway Key Drivers
Institutional / Place of Worship "In-principle" CoJ approval secured for 2,000-seat facility with picturesque grounds for events.
High-Density Residential Minimum 80 u/ha framework ideal for sectional-title development, student/young professional housing, or retirement extensions.
Mixed-Use / Precinct Expansion Leverage the adjacent 1.5-hectare stand to create a 5.8-hectare master-planned community integrated with the Northgate Node.
Agent's Evaluation: "Sites combining confirmed high-density framework backing (80 u/ha min), tarred access, natural water features, and existing municipal approvals are virtually unheard of within 400 meters of Northgate. The option to acquire the adjacent 1.5 ha stand makes this an unmatched precinct assembly opportunity."
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