Case Decision - 183190

We acknowledge receipt of your application for a permit to carry out work on the above property. The KZN Amafa and Research Institute (the Institute) reviewed the application on the 4 MAY 2023.
Please be advised as follows:-
(1)           The Institute was unable to consider the merits of the application as the work had already commenced, alternatively, has been completed;
(2)           As a result, a permit cannot now be issued;
(3)           We would like to draw your attention to the fact that your failure to obtain a permit prior¬ to the commencement of the work, is in contravention of the provisions of the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute Act (5 of 2018), and as such is a criminal offence for which you may be prosecuted;
(4)           However, the Institute has decided to condone your failure to obtain a permit, as required, on condition that the work was conducted strictly in accordance with Stefano Vatteroni Architects drawing nos CS 101, 102, 103, 108, 113 & 301, dated 2023/04/28, received by the Institute on 03 MAY 2023, and that all the work shown on the application is completed within a calendar year of the date of this letter.  The proposal for signage must be submitted under a separate application.
(5)           Prior written approval from the Institute is required for any deviation to the approved plans.
(6)           No legal action will be instituted against you in this instance.