The Municipality of Marondera has warned residents, developers and other stakeholders against undertaking developments without approved plans, saying any such structures are illegal and will not be regularised.
In a public notice issued on 26 August 2026, the local authority reminded the public that any development undertaken without approved building plans, development permits or the requisite inspections by municipal officials is illegal.
The Council said its position is anchored in the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29:15] and the Regional Town and Country Planning Act [Chapter 29:12], which make it the sole authority responsible for planning and development control within its jurisdiction.
According to the notice, there will be no regularisation of illegal structures erected without approved plans and inspections, or structures built on unapproved land.
The prohibition also extends to developments on road reserves, wetlands, public open spaces and land reserved for schools, clinics and other public amenities.
Property owners have been urged to obtain all necessary approvals from Council before commencing any development.
The local authority said individuals or entities who proceed to make developments — including construction of dwellings, perimeter fences, building alterations or any other form of development — without approval do so at their own risk.
Such developers may face enforcement action, including the demolition of illegal structures or developments.
Council said any enforcement will be carried out in accordance with its building by-laws, the National Human Settlement Policy, the Urban Councils Act, the Regional Town and Country Planning Act and other applicable spatial planning and development control legal instruments.
“Council looks forward to the cooperation of all stakeholders in its quest to promote orderly development for a sustainable Marondera,” the notice reads.
