Land Use Planning

Notice No. 160/2019: PROPOSED RELAXATION OF STREET AND SIDE BUILDING LINES AND RELAXATION OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS: ERF 3342, 26 BARNARD STREET: BEAUFORT WEST

Applicant:                                             James E.P. Cook

Owner:                                                 James E.P. Cook

Reference number:                               12/4/6/3/2; Erf Erf 3342 Beaufort West

Property Description:                           Erf Erf 3342, Beaufort West

Physical Address:                                 26 Barnard Street, Newtown, Beaufort West 

Description of proposal:  The matter for consideration is an application for the relaxation of street building line, northern and western side building lines to zero meters and relaxation of coverage requirements on 18.49% of Erf 3342, Beaufort West in terms of Section15(2)(b) of the Beaufort West Municipal Land Use Planning By-law to enlarge the garage and establish a braai area on the property.

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality that the above-mentioned application has been received and is available for inspection during weekdays between 07:30 and 16:15 at the Office of the Director: Corporate Services, 112 Donkin Street, Beaufort West. Any written comments may be addressed in terms of Section 50 of the said By-law to the Municipal Manager, Beaufort West Municipality, Private Bag 582, Beaufort West, 6970, Fax No. 023-415 1373, e-mail: admin@beaufortwestmun.co.za on or before 16:00 on Monday, 23 December 2019, quoting your, name, address or contact details, interest in the application and reasons for comments. Telephonic enquiries can be made to the Senior Manager: Corporate Services, Mr. P. Strümpher at Tel. No. 023-414 8103. The Municipality may refuse to accept comment received after the closing date. Any person who cannot write will be assisted by a Municipal official at the abovementioned office by transcribing their comments.

Notice No. 96/2020: APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT DEPARTURE: COVERAGE AND BUILDING LINES: ERF 3342, 26 BARNARD STREET: BEAUFORT WEST

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 61 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 21/2019 that the Authorized Official has in terms of Section 60 rejected the application for the permanent departure of the coverage and building lines on erf 3342, BeaufortWest in terms of Section 60 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality as follows:-

1.      That the following applications applicable to Erf 3342, Beaufort West: -

Permanent Departure in terms of Section 15.(2)(b) for the following: -

1. North-eastern rear building line:     zero meters instead of one meter;
2. North-western side building line:   zero meters instead of one meter;
3. South-eastern side building line:  zero meters instead of one meter; and
4. Exceeding coverage by 18% (68% instead of 50%), be

REJECTED in terms of Section 60 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 21/2019.

2.        The reasons for my decision are as follows: -

2.1     The proposed structures on the 0 meter North East rear building line have a negative visual and aesthetic impact on the adjacent Erf 3333.

2.2     The proposed position and the location of the proposed structures will result in a lack of sunlight and natural ventilation on both the application property and Erf 3333.

2.3    The size of the outbuildings is disproportionate to the dwelling.

2.4     The proposed coverage is not in line with the prevailing coverage in the surrounding areas.

Any person whose rights are affected by the above decision and or conditions may appeal to the Appeal Authority by submitting a written appeal to the Municipal Manager, Beaufort West Municipality, Private Bag 582, 112 Donkin Street, Beaufort West, 6970, so to reach the undersigned within 21 days from the date of publication of this notice. Official appeal forms are available on request from mrs. E. du Plessis at Tel. No. 023-414 8117 or e-mail: admin@beaufortwestmun.co.za.