Strategic Commercial Development Opportunity – Barbeque Downs, Midrand

Strategic Commercial Development Opportunity – Barbeque Downs, Midrand

Address: 11 Dytchley Road, Barbeque Downs, Midrand, 1685
Erf Size: 4.2474 ha (42,474 m²) | Zoning: “Special” – City of Johannesburg Land Use Scheme (2018)
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A Rare Development Parcel in Gauteng’s Premier Growth Corridor
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to secure one of the last large, commercially zoned sites in the high-demand Barbeque Downs/Midrand area. Ideally located between Johannesburg and Pretoria and minutes from Waterfall City, Mall of Africa, and the Midrand Gautrain Station, this site is primed for impactful, future-forward development.

The property is fully fenced, township-proclaimed, and consolidated — offering a clean slate for developers to move ahead with speed and confidence. With versatile “Special” zoning, the site allows for a wide range of high-utility commercial, institutional, and mixed-use applications.


This zoning provides the flexibility modern developers need to adapt to market demands and trends.
Primary Permitted Uses Include:

• Corporate head offices or office parks
• Education and training campuses
• Research, innovation, or tech hubs
• Exhibition spaces and showrooms
• Light assembly, laboratories, warehousing
• Retail (supportive to core commercial use)
• Restaurants, cafés, and canteens
• Automotive-related operations, including:
o Vehicle workshops and service centres
o Auto parts distribution
o Performance tuning and diagnostics
(Highly suited due to proximity to Kyalami Racetrack and a strong local motor industry presence)


Key Development Controls:
• Bulk/FAR: 0.5 (approx. 21,200 m² of developable floor space)
• Coverage: 50%
• Height: Up to 2 storeys / 14m from natural ground
• Building Lines: 5m on all sides (relaxation possible with council consent)
• Parking: On-site, as per municipal requirements
• Landscaping: Indigenous planting and ongoing maintenance required
• Site Development Plan (SDP): Mandatory prior to building plan submission

Site Features
• Township: Proclaimed as Barbeque Downs Extension 62
• Infrastructure: Two freestanding houses on site — ideal for temporary offices or contractor accommodation during the build
• Perimeter: Fully fenced with controlled access
• Servitudes: Proclaimed municipal and right-of-way servitudes in place


The site offers excellent connectivity and access to key commercial and lifestyle nodes:
• 3 minutes to Waterfall Logistics Hub
• 5 minutes to Mall of Africa & Waterfall City
• 8 minutes to Midrand Gautrain Station
• Easy access to N1, M1, and N3 highways
• 30 minutes to Johannesburg & Pretoria CBDs
• 25 minutes to OR Tambo & Lanseria Airports
• Close to leading schools, hospitals, and residential estates (Beaulieu, Kyalami, Waterfall, Sunninghill)

All information provided herein is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Purchasers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence with regard to zoning, development controls, services availability, and approvals. Measurements are approximate. E&OE.

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this listing, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions which may occur.