MPT South Western

Resolution details

a) The Municipal Planning Tribunal South-western Panel APPROVES the application for deletion of restrictive conditions, as set out in Annexure A, attached to the report dated 2016-10-25, for Erf 82779 Cape Town at Retreat, in terms of Section 98(b) of the Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015.

b) The Municipal Planning Tribunal South-western Panel APPROVES the application for suspension of condition B5(a) of Title Deed T49007/2015, as set out in Annexure A, attached to the departmental report dated 2016-10-25, for the purpose of the subdivision of Erf 82779 Cape Town at Retreat, in terms of Section 98(b) of the Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015.

c) The Municipal Planning Tribunal South-western Panel APPROVES the application for subdivision of Erf 82779 Cape Town at Retreat, as per plan of subdivision LUM/00/82779, in terms of Section 98(b) of the Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015, subject to the conditions as set out in Annexure A, attached to the departmental report dated 2016-10-25..

REASONS FOR DECISION

1. The proposal does not affect the character of the area and will not negatively impact on the neighbouring properties.
2. The proposed erf sizes are in keeping with those of the broader area.
3. The level of densification proposed in this context is low, and is contextually appropriate.
4. The proposal is consistent with the Southern District Plan, the Cape Town Densification Policy and the Urban Design Policy.
5. The proposal will not have a negative impact on traffic.
6. There is adequate infrastructural capacity for the proposal.
7. The proposal will not have a negative socio-economic impact.
8. The proposal will not have a negative impact on the streetscape.
9. The proposal is desirable.

ACTION BY: P ABSOLON/P HOFFA