F.A.Q.

What is Parklands Home Owners Association?

The body that controls the Development Conditions imposed on each erf and/or unit in Parklands.

What are the Development Conditions?

The conditions set by the Developer of Parklands to control the development of Parklands.

How do I know what the Development Conditions are?

A copy may be obtained from the PHOA Administration Office situated at 13 Walsan House, Parklands Main Road, Parklands. Or obtain on line from the webpage.

Can I paint my house any colour?

Erven fall under different categories. E.g. Village Plots have colour restrictions. Members are advised to confirm which type of erf they own and whether there are restrictions.

How much is the levy payable and how often is it payable by members?

Members pay a “once-off” levy when the erf and/or unit are registered in their name. The levy is from R250–00 to R325–00 dated 1 January 2008.

Who are the Trustees of PHOA?

They are members who all own property in Parklands voted in at each AGM.

How often do the Trustees have meetings?

The Trustees hold monthly meetings.

I would like to erect a Wendy House. What must I do?

i) If the Wendy House is less than 10m2 a written motivation must be submitted to the PHOA Plans Office for approval.
ii) If it is over 10m2 plans must be submitted for PHOA approval and Local Municipality approval.
iii) The Wendy House must be positioned at least 1.5m from the boundary and 1m from the building line.
iv) The Wendy House may not be used as a dwelling.
v) The Wendy House may not be unsightly and the roof is to be non-reflective.

Are persons living in a block of flats members of PHOA and do they have to abide by the Development Conditions (DC)?

The OWNER of the unit in the block of flats is the member and yes they do have to abide by the DC. The onus is on the owner to ensure that any tenant or persons living therein also abides by the DC.

Is washing allowed on balconies of flats?

All washing on balconies visible to the roadside or washing hanging out of windows is unsightly and against the Development Conditions. It is a contravention of the Sectional Title Act as well. PHOA will take legal action against the owner of the unit and the body corporate for not enforcing the rules.

What does the PHOA do with the scrutiny fee?

Fees cover the cost of services to scrutinise the plans and administration thereof.

Do you require building plans for a Wendy house?

If a Wendy house is larger than 10sqm a plan is required.

How many copies should be submitted to PHOA?

5 copies should be submitted. 4 goes to council and one are kept by PHOA.

Can we get a copy of our house plans from the PHOA?

No all copies of plans need to be obtained from council.

Do plans need to be coloured in for P.H.O.A?

New plans do not require to be coloured in only additions& alterations.

Can vibacrete walling be built on a street-facing boundary?

Only a brick wall can be built on a street-facing boundary, see development conditions.

What is the trading hour of the plan submissions office?

9H00-15H00 Mondays-Fridays

Why do plans have to be submitted to P.H.O.A. and Council?

P.H.O.A. check that development conditions are upheld. Council checks for standard building regulations.

What are the Levies paid to PHOA used for?

All funds received are used to cover administration costs and expenses to run the association efficiently. Additional to this the association funds various community projects and extra security patrols to the area.