MPT South Western

Resolution details

RESOLVED that:

An administrative penalty in the amount of R30 000.00 BE DETERMINED in terms of Section 129 of the City of Cape Town Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015 in respect of Remainder Erf 57130 Cape Town at Claremont, for the unauthorised building work that contravenes the Municipal Planning By-Law, 2015 as shown on the plans drawn by APR Architects, Project No. 1105, with drawing numbers 41-A20 (revision 8 dated May 2021), 41-A21 (revision 8 dated May 2021), and 41-A22 (revision 3 dated 27 May 2021).


REASONS FOR DECISION

The MPT APPROVED the application for the reasons set out in the planner’s report and added two additional reasons 6.10 and 6.11 that read as follows:

6.10 Given the reasons cited by the officials, but particularly also on the conduct of the applicant. A significantly higher penalty was deemed appropriate.
6.11 The building is frequented by members of the public whose health and safety may be compromised.

FOR INFORMATION:
ACTION: K MCGILTON / P HOFFA