MPT South Western

Resolution details

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that:

a. The application for rezoning of portion of the property from Single Residential Zone 1 to General Residential Subzone GR2, as shown on plan LUM/16/1493X IS APPROVED in terms of Section 98(b) of the Municipal Planning By-Law 2015, subject to the conditions contained in Annexure A

b. The application for consent for a hospital in terms of Item 40(b) of the Development Management Scheme for erf 1493 Constantia IS APPROVED in terms of Section 98(b) of the Municipal Planning By-Law 2015, subject to the conditions contained in Annexure A

c. The applications for departures as set out in Annexure A for erf 1493 Constantia IS APPROVED in terms of Section 98(b) of the Municipal Planning By-Law 2015

REASONS FOR DECISION

1. Approval of the application will not negatively impact on the character of the area which has a mix of land uses along Doordrift Road
2. The setback departures are technical in nature and will not result in additional building work
3. The scale of the proposal is moderate and is appropriate in the context of the surrounding built environment
4. Adequate on-site parking can be provided
5. The nature of the clinic is quiet and will not create a disturbance to neighbours
6. A residential component will be retained


7. Conditions are proposed to mitigate potential negative impacts. These relate to inter alia, the hours of operation, number of consulting rooms, permitted land uses etc. the use will also be restricted to the existing building with no further expansion allowed
8. Adequate municipal services are available
9. The proposal is compliant with the Southern District Plan, the Municipal Spatial Development Framework, and supports the Economic Growth Strategy

ACTION BY: F Bassa/P Hoffa