Case Decision - 373789

REFERRAL LETTER

The permit application in respect of the above, received and reviewed on 12 March 2025 by the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute (The Institute) refers.  

Amongst other things the following was discussed:

• The committee noted that building had remained largely intact despite minor alterations but it appeared to have been neglected in recent years.
• The committee further took notice of the listed building diagonally opposite (596 Peter Mokaba Road) and a listed building at 14 Waverton Road.
• Other buildings in the area formed a streetscape but Amafa had approved conversion to double storey at 35 Waverton Road.
• The application was incomplete as the photographs submitted were insufficient and did not include internal photographs.
• The committee also noted that the windows at the rear had been changed to aluminium frames.
• An inspection would be carried out if it can be fitted into the next round of inspections in Durban.
• Public Participation had been limited to the immediate neighbors and a poster had not been placed on the entrances to the property.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The committee required the submission of photographs of all four sides of the buildings on site and photographs of the interior.
• A Form I application must be submitted, alternatively previously approved plans showing the replacement of the rear windows with aluminum frames must be submitted.
• The HOC members would inspect if possible.

Public Participation: a poster must be placed on the entrances to the property.

Written responses/requests for reconsideration of the application or consideration of new information must be loaded to the case on SAHRIS (email [email protected]) within 30 days of the date of this letter or any requirements/decisions contained herein will be considered final.  Extensions of this time frame can be requested upon receipt of motivation.

Required additional information or revised drawings must be submitted within six months from the date of this letter or the application will lapse and a new application will be required.

THIS LETTER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE INSTITUTE.  UNAUTHORISED WORK CARRIED OUT ON THE ABOVE SITE WILL BE IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL AMAFA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT (5 of 2018).