Land Use Planning

Notice No. 42/2020: APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT DEPARTURE: RELAXATION OF SOUTHERN AND WESTERN SIDE BUILDING LINES: ERF 7413, GOODRICK 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 approved  in whole the application for the permanent departure and relaxation of the southern and western side building lines on erf 7413, Beaufort West in terms of Section 60 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality as follows:-

“ After taking into account the information provided to me by the applicant, the application for a permanent departure and relaxation of southern and western side building lines Erf 7413, Beaufort West is hereby APPROVED in whole in terms of Section 60 of the Municipal Land Use Planning ByLaw for Beaufort West Municipality, 2019 subject to the following conditions imposed in accordance with Section 66 of the said By-law: -

1. That the approval of the application will lapse, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West, 2019. If the approval is not exercised within five (5) years from the date of this approval.
2. That the required building plans be submitted for consideration under the National Building Regulations and that no construction work may be done before the building plans have been approved.

           The reasons for the abovementioned decision are as follows:-

1. The proposed development will not adversely affect the buildable environment or surrounding owners and that usage rights and land use restrictions remain unchanged.
2. No objections were received regarding the application.”

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.

Notice No. 47/2020: PROPOSED REZONING OF ERF 19, 111 HUGENOOT STREET: MERWEVILLE

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 61 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law Planning for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 21/2019 that the Authorized Official has in terms of Section 60 in whole approved the application for the rezoning of erf 19, 111 Hugenoot Street, Merweville as follows, subject to the following conditions imposed in terms of Section 66 of the said By-law:

That the following applications applicable to Erf 19, Merweville:-

(a)  That the rezoning in terms of Section 15.2(a) of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West, 2019 of Erf 19, Merweville from Residential Zone I to Business Zone II, in order to allow the establishing of a restaurant, coffee shop, curio shop and home industry on the property be -

APPROVED in terms of Section 60 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West, 2019, subject to the following conditions imposed in terms of Section 66 of the said By-law: -

1. That the approval of the application will lapse in terms of the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West, 2019, if the approval is not exercised within five (5) years from the date of this approval.
2. That complete building plans in accordance with the National Building Regulations (NBR) must be submitted to Beaufort West Municipality for all buildings and structures on the property that accurately indicate its use.
3. The approval will only be deemed to have been implemented with the issuing of an occupancy certificate with the corresponding building plans.
4. That the owner be responsible for all costs of providing internal services in accordance with Council's standard conditions, as well as the costs associated with any future upgrading of the electrical connection and contribution to the Capital Network Fund, calculated according to electrical tariffs of the relevant financial year in which the relevant costs will be payable before the building plan will be approved.
5. That the services will be charged as per the Council's approved tariffs, including the applicable connection fees.
6. That a site development plan showing the information below be submitted to the Municipality for approval: -

• Boundaries and dimensions
• Position of all structures
• Building lines applicable to the property
• Placement of structures
• Provision of refuse removal
• Clearly marked parking spaces
• Access to the property

The reasons for the decision are as follows:

1. The proposed use of the property for a low intensity business restaurant, coffee shop, curio shop and home industry is considered compatible with the surrounding land uses and existing character of the area.
2. The location of the application property is easy accessible and is considered favorable for a tourism oriented land use.
3. The proposed land use will not adversely affect the built environment or the existing rights of the surrounding landowners.
4. Sufficient on-site parking can be provided.

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.

Notice No. 46/2020: APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT DEPARTURE: RELAXATION OF SOUTHERN AND WESTERN STREET BUILDING LINES AND EASTERN SIDE BUILDING LINE: ERF 8980, 8th AVENUE, HILLSIDE 2: 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 approved  in whole the application for the permanent departure and relaxation of the southern and western street building lines and eastern side building line on erf 8980, Beaufort West from 10 meter to 6 meter in terms of Section 60 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality as follows:-

“ After taking into account the information provided to me by the applicant, the application for a permanent departure and relaxation of southern and western side building lines, Erf 8980, Beaufort West is hereby APPROVED in whole in terms of Section 60 of the Municipal Land Use Planning ByLaw for Beaufort West Municipality, 2019 subject to the following conditions imposed in accordance with Section 66 of the said By-law: -

1. That the approval of the application will lapse, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West, 2019, if the approval is not exercised within five (5) years from the date of this approval.
2. That the required building plans be submitted for consideration under the National Building Regulations and that no construction work may be done before the building plans have been approved.

           The reasons for the abovementioned decision are as follows:-

1. The proposed development will not adversely affect the buildable environment or surrounding owners and that the usage rights and land use restrictions remain unchanged.
2. No objections were received regarding the application.”

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.

Notice No. 67/2020: APPLICATION FOR CLOSING PUBLIC PLACE, REZONING AND SUBDIVISION OF ERF 1770, MURRAYSBURG

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 61 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 21/2019, that the Municipal Planning Tribunal for Beaufort West has, in terms of Section 60, partially approved the application for the closure of public place, rezoning and subdivision of Erf 1770, Murraysburg, as follows: -

1. That the closure of a public place applicable to Portion B and rezoning of Portion B to Transport Zone III, in order to provide for public parking, has been REJECTED.
2. That the following land use applications in respect of Erf 1770, Murraysburg, in order to create a church site on the application property: -

• Subdivision of Erf 1770 into two portions, namely Portion A (1351 m²) and Remainder (1061 m²) in terms of Section 15. (2) (d);
• Closing of a public place in terms of section 15. (2) (n), only applicable to Portion A; and
• Rezoning of Portion A from Open Space Zone I to Institutional Zone II.

 APPROVED in terms of Section 60 (a) of the Beaufort West Municipal Land Use Planning Bylaw, 2019 and that the above approval in terms of Section 60 of the Beaufort West Municipal Land Use Planning By-law, 2019, is subject to the following conditions:-

1. That the approval of the application will lapse, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West, 2019, if the approval is not exercised within 5 years from the date of this approval.
2. That the Municipality notify the Surveyor General of the partial closure of the public open space.
3. That approved Surveyor-General diagram be submitted to the Directorate: Corporate Services for record purposes.
4. That the owner shall be responsible for all costs relating to the provision of internal services in accordance with the Council's standard conditions, as well as for the costs associated with any future upgrading of the electrical connection.
5. That normal rates will be charged as per Council approved rates list.

 The reasons for the above decision are as follows:

1. The subdivision, partial closure of a public place and rezoning of a portion of Erf 1770 give effect to a Council decision to make a site available for church purposes.
2. The use of the portion in question for church purposes is considered compatible with the surrounding land uses and will not adversely affect the surrounding landowners or the built environment.
3. The closure of the public place as a whole and the rezoning of Portion B to Transport Zone III is not supported, as the Council decision does not provide a mandate for this act.

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.

Notice No. 66/2020: APPLICATION FOR REZONING: ERF 3401, 15 MEYER STREET, RUSTDENE: BEAUFORT-WEST

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 61 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 21/2019, that the Municipal Planning Tribunal for Beaufort West has in whole approved the application for the rezoning of Erf 3401, 15 Meyer Street, Beaufort West, in terms of Section 60 as follows: -

(a) That the rezoning in terms of Section 15.2 (a) of the Beaufort West Municipal Land Use Planning Ordinance, 2019, of Erf 3401, Beaufort West, from Authority Zone to Business Zone II, in order to close a shop on the application property late,

 APPROVED in terms of Section 60 of the Beaufort West Municipal Land Use Planning By-law, 2019, subject to the following conditions:

1. The approval of the application will lapse in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West, 2019, if the approval is not exercised within 5 years from the date of this approval.
2. That complete building plans in accordance with the National Building Regulations (NBR) must be submitted to Beaufort West Municipality for all buildings and structures on the property that accurately indicate its use.
3. The approval will only be deemed to have been implemented with the issue of an occupation certificate with the corresponding building plans.
4. That the owner will be responsible for all costs of providing internal services in accordance with Council's standard conditions, as well as the costs associated with any future upgrading of the electrical connection and contribution to the Capital Network Fund, as calculated according to the electrical tariffs of the relevant financial year in which connection is made, which relevant costs will be payable before the building plan is approved.
5. That the services rates will be charged as per the council's approved rates list, including the applicable joining fees.
6. That a site development plan showing the information below be submitted to the Municipality for approval:

• Boundaries and dimensions
• Position of all structures
• Building lines applicable to the property
• Placement of the structures
• Provision of refuse removal
• Clearly marked parking spaces
• Access to the property

The reasons for the above recommendations are as follows:

1. The proposed use of the property for the purposes of a shop is considered compatible with the development context in which it occurs, as it forms part of an existing business node.
2. The proposed land use will not adversely affect the built environment or the existing rights of the surrounding landowners.
3. Sufficient parking can be provided on site.
4. The proposed rezoning facilitates spatial sustainability through optimal utilization of existing resources.

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.

Notice No. 65/2020: PROPOSED CONSENT USE, REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE CONDITIONS and RELAXATION OF STREET BUILDING LINE: ERF 2781, 10 HEUWEL STREET: BEAUFORT WEST

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 61 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law Planning for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 21/2019 that the Authorized Official has in terms of Section 60 of the aforesaid By-Law in whole approved an application for the consent use, removal of restrictive title conditions and relaxation of street building line on Erf 2781, Beaufort West, as indicated in detail in the subjoined notice.

Notice No 70/2020: PROPOSED REZONING, RELAXATION OF BUILDING LINES AND REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE CONDITIONS OF ERF 1604, 3 PORTER STREET: BEAUFORT WEST

Notice is hereby given in terms of Sections 61 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Notice 21/2019, that in terms of Section 60, the Authorized Officer has in whole rejected the application for the rezoning, departure of side building lines and the removal of restrictive title Conditions of Erf 1604, 10 Porter Street, Beaufort West.

1.       That the following applications applicable to Erf 1604, 10 Porter Street, Beaufort West: -

1. Rezoning of Erf 1604 from Residential Zone I to Residential Zone IV, in terms of Section 15.2 (a) of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-Law for Beaufort West, 2019 to permit flats.
2. Permanent Departure in terms of Section 15. (b) for the relaxation of the following building lines:

             Eastern and Southern side building lines: 0 meters instead of 4 meters;

             Western side building line: 1.5 meters instead of 4 meters; and

            State building line: 4.5 meters instead of 8 meters

     c. Removal of Restrictive Title Conditions E.5 (b) and E.5 (d) Title Deed T26448 of 2018, in terms of Section 15. (2) (f) of the By-law.

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 the decision are as follows:

1. The proposed development is not compatible with the existing character of the environment.
2. There are no location factors that support compaction on the application property.
3. The removal of the restrictive title conditions is not considered to be in the public interest or in the interest of the development of the environment, as the location and size of the application property do not make it an apartment development.
4. The numerous building line defects will have a negative impact on the surrounding landowners.

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.

Notice No. 80/2020: APPLICATION FOR REZONING, CONSENT USE AND REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE CONDITION: ERF 227, 10 BARNES AVENUE: NELSPOORT

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.

Notice No. 99/2020: PROPOSED REZONING, SUBDIVISION AND CONSENT USE OF FARM 185, DISTRIC ROAD DR 2307: BEAUFORT WEST

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 Bylaw 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 Tuesday, 11 August 2020, 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 above-mentioned office by transcribing their comments.