Case Decision - 221430

UNAUTHORISED ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS: ON ERF 417 SEA ROAD, SEAVIEW, DURBAN. CASE NUMBER: SAH23/22776 AND 23/326 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 2 NOVEMBER 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 a full set of drawings, numbered and coloured for any structure and/or building/(s) to be developed on the property. (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.