| Ref 1500154781 - Rezoning, approval of site development plan, correction of zoning and permanent departures | Ref 1500154781 - Rezoning, approval of site development plan, correction of zoning and permanent departures | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/CityConnectHeader.png" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass9517C5BDBE8148FD839060287214C278"><p><strong>Erf 41967, Blue Downs.</strong><br><br>Notice is hereby given in terms of section 81 of the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Bylaws%20and%20policies/Consolidated/_MPBL.pdf">City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law (MPBL), 2015 </a> that the application below has been received and is open for inspection at the office of the District Manager, Stocks and Stocks Complex, corner of Ntlazane and Ntlakohlaza Streets, Ilitha Park, Khayelitsha - by appointment only. Alternatively, it can be viewed by clicking on the PDF attachment in the document downloads section below.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Application details</h2></span>
<p>District office:
<a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/TDA%20DM%20-%20Contacts.pdf">Khayelitsha District</a><br> Application number: 1500154781<br>Applicant/owner details: Petrus Johannes Lerm on behalf of Urban Dynamics / National Research Foundation.<br>Description and physical address: 19 Old Faure Road, Forest Village, Blue Downs.<br>Submission period: 20 February - 20 March 2026</p><h2 class="sectHeading">Purpose of the application</h2><p>The following applications are applied for in respect of Section 42 of the MPBL, amended 2025, in respect of Erf 41969 Blue Downs: </p><ul>
<li>Section 42(o) of By-law: application for zoning correction in terms of Section 42(o) to illustrate the correct General Business Subzoning (GB1) and Limited Use Zoning (LU) delineation of the site. <br>Note: It is proposed that the correct GB1 zoning delineation should be realigned around the existing iThemba Labs’ facility and amenities. The remaining portion of the site will retain its LU zoning. </li><li>Section 42(a) of By-law: Application for rezoning of the property from GB1 and LU to Mixed Use Subzoning (MU2) for a mixed-use development which includes a research facility, place of instruction, business premises, data centre, utility services and industry to accommodate both the existing iThemba Labs medical research facility and proposed SARAO/SKAO campus. </li><li>Section 42(i) of Bylaw: Application for approval of Site Development Plan (including SDP, landscaping and design guidelines) for the above proposed uses on the property. </li><li>Section 42(b) of Bylaw: Application for permanent departure in terms of 42(b) to provide 461 on-site parking bays in lieu of the required 721 bays for the proposed SARAO/SKAO campus development. </li><li>Section 9(3B) of the Bylaw: The applicant motivates site specific circumstances to deviate from Map 5d of the MSDF (2023) to permit a mixed-use development, within a critical natural asset designated area. </li></ul>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Submit your comments</h2></span>
<p>Submit your comments and representations by <a href="mailto:comments_objections.khayemitch@capetown.gov.za?subject=Comment on application-ref 1500154781">email</a>.<br><br> All submissions need to include the following:</p><ul><li>The application reference number.</li><li>The details of the person submitting the comment, including the full name, interest in the application, address, contact details and the method by which they can be contacted.</li><li>The reason for the comment, including the effect that the application will have on a person/area and any aspect of the application that you consider inconsistent with policy, and how.</li></ul><p>Submissions in writing need to be made to the specified
<a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/TDA%20DM%20-%20Contacts.pdf">district office</a> on or before the closing date.<br><br>View our
<a href="http://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Claim-or-dispute/Object-to-an-application/Object-to-a-land-use-application">guidelines on submitting comments on land use applications, or to make oral submissions</a>.</p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">General conditions</h2></span>
<ul><li>A comment or representation that does not meet the requirements above may be disregarded.</li><li>Late comments will not be considered unless the City Manager has agreed in writing.</li><li>If you are unable to write, you may come to the specified
<a href="http://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/TDA%20DM%20-%20Contacts.pdf">district office</a> during office hours where you will be assisted with transcribing your comment and associated reasons.</li></ul> | | GP0|#03e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01;L0|#003e6040c-6cd2-4a39-bb7a-22f89a0c8c01|Land use applications;GTSet|#a7cfb90d-44ad-4426-98ce-565f79932396;GPP|#79e6adda-2aa2-4523-bc29-296828216c93 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20 February - 20 March 2026, Blue Downs | 0 |
