Invitation to comment on improved method of notifications in terms of the Planning By-law
22 January 2024
From today, 22 January 2024, until Thursday, 22 February 2024, residents and all sub-councils are invited to take part in a public participation process that seeks to obtain comments on a proposed prescription to improve the method by which notifications of certain application types in terms of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-law (MPBL) are being delivered. It is proposed that the method of notifications changes from registered mail to electronic mail.
The City is looking to improve the method by which notifications of certain application types in terms of the MPBL are being delivered to interested and affected persons whose rights or legitimate expectations may be materially and adversely affected. This is currently mainly done by registered mail via the South African Post Office (SAPO).
'We are aware of the challenges that some residents experience when collecting their registered mail from the Post Office. As a City that cares and listens we are proposing that electronic mail be prescribed as the acceptable notification method. Electronic mail, or email, is far more efficient and practical for all parties concerned. It would also have a cost benefit to applicants as they do not have to pay for registered letters. We would love to hear from you on this proposal,' said the City's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning, Alderman Eddie Andrews.
Link to advert with the actual prescription: https://bit.ly/3SrpVSA
Comments may be submitted from Monday, 22 January, 2024 to Thursday, 22 February 2024, via:
Email: lums@capetown.gov.za
Website: www.capetown.gov.za/haveyoursay
The City's Public Participation Unit will assist people who cannot read or write, people living with disabilities and people from disadvantaged groups who are unable to submit comments, to have their comments recorded and submitted to the City. Contact Anthea Bendie at 021 400 1450 or Anthea.Bendie@capetown.gov.za.
Enquiries on the proposed prescription may be directed to Schalk De Jager via this email address: schalk.dejager@capetown.gov.za.
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Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
