MPT South Eastern

Resolution details

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED that:
The application for a temporary departure in terms of Section 42(c) of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015 in order to permit a scrapyard to be operated from Erf 1291, Hagley BE REFUSED in terms of Section 98(c) of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015.

REASONS FOR DECISION
The MPT REFUSED the application for the reasons set out in the Planner’s Report and agreed to add a reason as follows:

7.1.7 The MPT panel is sensitive to generating employment, however, given the negative impact of the proposed use (in terms of its impact on the character of the area, on health and safety of surrounding residents), it is not considered to be compatible and contextually appropriate

FOR INFORMATION: MBAMBO / DE KLERK