Case Decision - 378682

UNAUTHORISED ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS: Lot 1819 being at 533 Marine Drive, Bluff, Wentworth.

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 9 April 2025. 

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 drawing number GA 100/ GA 101/ GA 200/ GA 280/ GA 281, dated April 2024 and drawn by C.V.B. (Arkus Architectural Practice), the site graded Not Conservation Worthy, received by The Institute on the 1 April 2025, and that all the work shown on the application is completed. 

(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.