Case Decision - 183894

We acknowledge receipt of your application for a permit to carry out work on the above property on 5 June 2013. Amafa reviewed the application on the 18 June 2013.
Please be advised as follows:-
(1)          Amafa was unable to consider the merits of the application as the work had already commenced, alternatively, has been completed;
(2)          As a result, a permit cannot now be issued;
(3)          We would like to draw your attention to the fact that your failure to obtain a permit prior­ to the commencement of the work, is in contravention of the provisions of the KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act (4 of 2008), and as such is a criminal offence for which you may be prosecuted;
(4)          However, Amafa has decided to condone your failure to obtain a permit, as required, on condition that the work was conducted strictly in accordance with B CULLINANE drawing dated JANUARY 2013, received by Amafa on 5 June 2013, and that all the work shown on the application is completed within a calendar year of the date of this letter.
(5)          Prior written approval from Amafa is required for any deviation to the approved plans.
(6)          No legal action will be instituted against you in this instance.
Please note that the above is a structure protected in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Heritage Act (4 of 2008), and that a permit must be obtained prior to any work being conducted in the future. Failure to do so is a criminal offence that is punishable by a term of imprisonment or a fine, or both. The property may also be forfeited to the state. Furthermore, a moratorium may be placed on any development on the property.