Land Use Planning

Notice No. 83/2017: APPLICATION FOR REZONING OF ERF 42, 16 VOORTREKKER STREET: MERWEVILLE

Applicant:                                             Mrs. A. Erasmus

Owner:                                                 Mr. & Mrs. P.W. & A. Erasmus 

                                                            P.O. Box 8

                                                            Merweville

                                                            6970

                                                             Tel. No. 023-501 4084

Reference number:                               12/4/4/2

Property Description:                           Erf 42, Merweville

Physical Address:                                 16 Voortrekker Street, Merweville

Description of proposal:  Application in terms of Sections 15(2)(a) of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West Municipality. This application is for consideration of the rezoning of erf 42, Merweville from Residential Zone I to Business Zone II for the purpose of a shop and licensed restaurant.  

Notice No. 87/2017: APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT BUILDING LINE RELAXATION: ERF 760, 103 BIRD 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. 72/2015, that the Authorized Official has in terms of Section 60 approved the above application in whole through the following decision:-

1. That approval is granted for the permanent relaxation of the southern side building line to zero meters on the property known as erf 760, situated in Beaufort West, 103 Bird Street to the existing structures exceeding the building line.
2. That the permanent relaxation will take effect as soon as the building plan for the existing structure is approved.

Reasons for the decision are as follows:

1.         No objections were received during the public participation process. 

Notice No. 95/2017: APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT BUILDING LINE RELAXATION: ERF 876, 34 GRIMBEECK STREET

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 61 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 72/2015, that the Authorized Official has in terms of Section 60 approved the above application in whole through the following decision:-

1. That approval is granted for the permanent relaxation of the southern side building line to zero meters on the property known as erf 876, situated in Beaufort West, 34 Grimbeeck Street for the existing structures exceeding the building line.
2. That the permanent relaxation will take effect as soon as the building plan for the existing structure is approved.

Reasons for the decision are as follows:

1.    No objections were received during the public participation process. 

Notice No. 101/2017: APPLICATION FOR REZONING, CONSOLIDATION AND DEPARTURE: REMAINDER OF ERF 832 AND REMAINDER OF ERF 833 DE VILLIERS STREET: BEAUFORT WEST

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 72/2015 that the Authorized Official has in terms of Section 60 approved the above application in whole, subject to the following conditions:

1. The Approval of the Application will be lapse in terms of the provisions of the Beaufort West Municipal Land Use Planning By-law 2015, if the approval is not applied within 5 years from the date of this approval.
2. That detailed building plans in terms of the National Building Regulations (NBR) must be submitted to Beaufort West Municipality for all buildings and structures on the property which accurately indicates its use.
3. The approval of the building plans will be accompanied by the contribution the developer has to make to the bulk of services set out as follows:

       RE/832

• Water                                     –              R3200.00 x 6 Additional bathrooms
• Sewage                                 –              R 2415.00 x 6 Additional Points
• Total for RE/832                   –              R33 690.00

       RE/832

• Water                                     –              R3200.00 x 7 Additional bathrooms
• Sewage                                 –              R 2415.00 x 7 Additional Points
• Total due for RE/833           –              R39 305.00

The total amount owed for bulk services is thus R72 995.00

       4. The approval will only be deemed to be implemented with the issuing of an occupation certificate with the corresponding building plans.

       5. That the approval of the rezoning is limited to the use of the property for guesthouse purposes.

       6. That the number of guest rooms be limited to a maximum of 17 rooms.

       7. That at least 1 parking space per room, 2 parking spaces for the owner / driver and 1 parking space for visitors / employees are provided.

       8. That the two existing electrical connections stay separate and limited to current size.

       9. That the developer will be responsible for all costs relating to the provision of internal services according to the Council's standard conditions as well               as the costs associated with any future upgrade of the electrical connection and the contribution to the Capital Network Fund, as calculated                             according to the electricity tariffs of the relevant financial year in which connection is made, which relevant costs will be payable before the building                 plans approval will be granted.

     10. That the service charges will be levied as per the Council's approved tariffs, including the applicable connection fees.

     11. That a site development plan indicating the information below must be submitted to the municipality for approval:

• Erf boundaries and measurements
• Position of all structures
• Building lines applicable to the property
• Placement of structures
• Supply of waste disposal
• Clearly marked parking spaces
• Access to the property
• Traffic flow

Reason for the above decision are as follows: 

i.The proposed utilization of the property for guesthouse purposes is considered compatible with the

surrounding land use.

ii.The proposed guest house will not have a negative impact on the built environment or the existing rights of

the surrounding landowners.

iii.The property is conveniently located for the proposed land use and sufficient parking can be provided on site.

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 8100 or e-mail: admin@beaufortwestmun.co.za.  

Notice No. 118/2017: APPLICATION FOR REZONING: ERF 42, 16 VOORTREKKER STREET: MERWEVILLE

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 61 of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 72/2015, that the Authorized Officer in terms of Section 60, approved the application for the rezoning of erf 42, Merweville in whole, subject to the following conditions:-

1. The approval for the application will expire in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West, 2015, if the approval is not exercised within five (5) years from the date of this approval.
2. That complete building plans in terms of the National Building Regulations (NBR) must be submitted to Beaufort West Municipality for all buildings and structures on the property which accurately indicates its use.
3. The approval will only be deemed to be implemented upon issuing of an occupation certificate with the corresponding building plans.
4. That the owner will be responsible for all costs relating to the provision of internal services according to the Council's standard terms and conditions, as well as for any future upgrade of the electrical connection and the contribution to the Capital Network Fund, as calculated according to the electricity rates of the relevant financial year in which connection is made, which relevant costs will be payable before the building plan will be approved.
5. That the service charges will be charged as per the Council's approved tariff list, including the applicable connection fees.
6. That a site development plan indicating the following information must be submitted to the municipality for approval: -

• Erf boundaries and measurements
• Position of all structures
• Building lines applicable to the property
• Placement of structures
• Supply of waste disposal            
•  Clearly marked parking spaces
• Access to the property

Reasons for the decision-making are as follows:

1. The proposed use of the property for a coffee shop, gift shop and restaurant with a low intensity of business is considered compatible with the surrounding land uses and existing character of the area.
2. The location of the subject property is very accessible and considered favorable for tourism-oriented land use.
3. The proposed land use will not have a negative impact on the built environment or the existing rights of the surrounding landowners.
4. Sufficient parking can be provided on the premises. 

Notice No. 119/2017: APPLICATION FOR REZONING: ERF 7594, c/o NEW AND UNION STREET: 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. 72/2015, that the Authorized Officer in terms of Section 60, approved the application for the rezoning of erf 7594, Beaufort West in whole, subject to the following conditions:-

1. The approval for the application will expire in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West, 2015, if the approval is not exercised within five (5) years from the date of this approval.
2. That complete building plans in terms of the National Building Regulations (NBR) must be submitted to Beaufort West Municipality for all buildings and structures on the property which accurately indicates its use.
3. The approval will only be deemed to be implemented upon issuing of an occupation certificate with the corresponding building plans.
4. That at least one parking space per 25 m² of the total floor space for public parking is provided for use by customers on the premises.
5. A distinction must be made between public parking on the premises and areas on the premises that are used as outdoor display areas for the sale of motor vehicles. These display areas must be provided in addition to the required parking areas, if applicable.
6. Public parking as provided on the premises may not be used for the outdoor display of vehicles.
7. That the developer will be responsible for all costs associated with any future upgrade of services and the contribution to the Capital Network Fund, as calculated according to the electricity rates of the relevant financial year in which connection is made.
8. That the service charges will be charged as per the Council's approved tariff list, including the applicable connection fees.
9. That a site development plan indicating the following information must be submitted to the municipality for approval: -

• Erf boundaries and measurements
• Position of all structures
• Building lines applicable to the property
• Placement of structures
• Supply of waste disposal
• Clearly marked numbered parking spaces
• Vehicle Outdoor Area, if applicable
• Access to the property
• Traffic flow

Reasons for the decision-making are as follows:

1. The prescribed land use is considered compatible with the surrounding land uses.
2. The property has good accessibility and is conveniently located for business purposes.
3. The proposed rezoning will not have a negative impact on the character of the area or the builtup areas. 

Notice No. 123/2017: APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY LAND USE DEPARTURE: REMAINDER OF FARM No. 3, SCHIETKUIL: MURRAYSBURG

Applicant:                                             Site Plan Consulting

Owner:                                                 Rooikop Trust

Reference number:                               12/3/3

Property Description:                           Remainder of Farm 3, Schietfontein, Murraysburg

Physical Address:                                Remainder of Farm 3, Schietfontein, Murraysburg

Description of proposal:                     Application in terms of Section 15(2)(c) of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West Municipality. This application is for consideration of a temporary change of land use right on a portion of the property known as Remainder of Farm 3, Schietkuil in the Registration Division Murraysburg, Western Cape to allow the extension and operation of the existing dormant hard rock quarry to supply aggregate material for reconstruction of the N1 and R63 routes as well as other civil construction projects. 

Notice No. 124/2017: APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT BUILDING LINE RELAXATION AND REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE TITLE CONDITION: ERF 2702: 15 THWAIT STREET, BEAUFORT WEST

Applicant:                                             A.C. Makendlana 

Owner:                                                 A.C. Makendlana

Reference number:                               12/4/6/3/2; 12/4/1

Property Description:                           Erf 2702, Beaufort West

Physical Address:                                 15 Thwait Street, Beaufort West

Description of proposal:  Application in terms of Sections 15(2)(b) and 2(f) of the Municipal Land Use Planning By-law for Beaufort West Municipality. This application is for consideration of a permanent relaxation of the street building line to 2.15 meters as well as for the removal of a restrictive title condition, clause C.g from the Title Deed T7360/2005 on the property known as erf 2702, 15 Thwait Street, Beaufort West in order to allow the owner to construct a swimming pool.

Notice No. 125/2017: APPLICATION FOR REZONING AND RELAXATION OF BUILDING LINE OF ERF 56, 21 GARB 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. 72/2015, that the Authorized Official in terms of Section 60, approved the above-mentioned application in whole, subject to the conditions stipulated in the subjoined notice.

NOTICE 08/2018: APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY LAND USE DEPARTURE: REMAINDER OF FARM No. 3, SCHIETKUIL: MURRAYSBURG

Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 45 of the By-law on Municipal Land Use Planning for Beaufort West Municipality, Notice No. 72/2015, that the Authorized Official has in terms of Section 60 approved the above application through the following decision:-

1. The approval is granted for a temporary departure, 4,93 ha located on remainder farm Schietkuil No. 3, Murraysburg Road, Beaufort West Municipal Area. 
2. That the approval shall be taken to cover only the departure applied for and shall not be construed as to depart from any other Council requirement or legal provision. 
3. That the departure shall lapse after a period of five (5) years from date of approval.
4. That the mined area be suitably rehabilitated in accordance with the environmental management plan approved by the National Department of Mineral Resources once mining activities ceases and /or the approval period of the mine lapses, whichever occurs first.
5. That this approval does not imply or give exemption from any other permission or approval, which may be required by any other law or authority.

Reasons for the decision are as follows:

1. No objections were received during the public participation process.
2. Provided that mitigating measures are complied with, the impact on the natural environment will be very low.
3. The impact on the agricultural resources of the subject property is low.
4. The proposed land use is considered desirable as the maintenance of the existing road network and the construction of new roads are essential for the functioning of rural towns and it is more cost effective to source the construction material in close proximity of the project.

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.