Write letter/Query to the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development regarding a proposed development in Gauteng

Submit a query to the department to ascertain if an activity requires environmental authorisation

The Department then assesses the query in relation to the receiving environment and the current relevant legislation.

A response is issued by the Department indicating whether the proposed activity requires an Environmental Approval process to be followed.

A formal response is sent to the contact person and address given in the query

This service is available to the public, but mainly environmental Assessment Practitioners and developers who wish to determine if their proposed development requires an Environmental approval processes to be undertaken

Where to apply