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Apply For A Burn Permit

Garden Route District Local MunicipalityRef: https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/apply-for-a-burn-permit/

Official source

Source domain: gardenroute.gov.za

Collected on 13 July 2026

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What this means

This is a municipal webpage/instruction page from the Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) explaining how to apply for a burn permit. It states that applicants should only apply once burn sites are ready for inspection, and that GRDM will arrange an inspection by a firefighter within up to two weeks. It also notes that non-WFPA members must pay R900.20, that applicants should submit via the form and wait for the “Thank you” page, and that a signed permit will be issued with conditions for burning. If no inspection is arranged within the stated timeframe, applicants are directed to contact the GRDM Chief Fire Officer, Deon Stoffels (081 709 5193, deon@gardenroute.gov.za).

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Burn Permit

A permit issued by the Garden Route District Municipality allowing controlled burning on designated sites, subject to conditions specified on the permit. The applicant must ensure burn sites are ready for inspection before applying.

Who it is for: individuals with burn sites in the Garden Route area, non-WFPA members
How to act on it: Complete the online application form and submit it; wait for the 'Thank you' page to confirm submission; be available to show all burn sites during inspection; receive the signed permit after inspection.

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Before you apply, take note of the following Please only apply once your burn sites are ready for inspection.

Facts

Reference

https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/apply-for-a-burn-permit/

Amounts

R 900

Key Takeaways

Document is an instruction page: 'Apply for a Burn Permit' (Garden Route District Municipality)
Apply only once burn sites are ready for inspection
Inspection by a firefighter from GRDM takes up to two weeks
If no inspection arranged within two weeks: contact GRDM Chief Fire Officer Deon Stoffels
Contact details: 081 709 5193; deon@gardenroute.gov.za
Non-WFPA members must pay R900.20
Submit via application form; submission confirmed when 'Thank you' page appears
GRDM Fire and Rescue Services will schedule an inspection date
Applicant must be available to show all burn sites
Permit issued only for burning under conditions stated on the permit
Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM)
GRDM Fire and Rescue Services
Deon Stoffels
Cape Winelands Fire Services
WFPA (mentioned as a membership category)