What is municipal consent?

The municipality is generally supportive of properties being commercial, but it will consult with neighbours and game reserves/conservancies first. Often, it is the reserve and estate, along with their internal policies, that dictate which properties can be commercial and how many commercial beds they may have. The municipality cannot override the conditions of the title deed, and in most estates, the title deeds require membership in the Homeowners Association and adherence to their rules. From this perspective, it is not easy to purchase any property and convert it to a commercial property. However, free-standing properties not part of a reserve, such as a farm, can fairly easily apply for commercial rights at the municipality.