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MPT South Eastern
Agenda item no
MPTSE 11/5/2023
Subject
APPLICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY IN TERMS OF THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN MUNICIPAL PLANNING BY-LAW, 2015 (MPBL) IN RESPECT OF ERF 5123, SOMERSET WEST AT 60 ABELIA STREET. CASE ID:1500099206
M WANSBURY
Meeting date
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Resolution
Approved
Date closed
Thursday, June 01, 2023
Resolution details
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that:
An administrative penalty of R 500.00 BE DETERMINED for the unlawful buiding work in terms of Section 98(b) of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015 in respect of Erf 5123, Somerset West.
REASONS FOR DECISION
The MPT APPROVED the application for the reason set out in the Planner’s Report and agreed to the following changes:
Amend reason 6.3 as follows:
6.3 The duration of the contravention is approximately 3 years, which is relatively long.
Amend reason 6.4 as follows:
6.4 The gravity of the structure is not considered serious since it is ancillary to the main dwelling unit and poses no health and safety risk.
FOR INFORMATION: WANSBURY / WILLIAMS
