Case Decision - 348928

UNAUTHORISED ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND PLANNED NEW WORK ON 42 AND 46 PAYN STREET, PIETERMARITZBURG, CASE NUMBER: 22020

We acknowledge receipt of your application for a permit to carry out work on the above property.  The KZN Amafa and Research Institute (The Institute) reviewed the application on the 20 March 2024.

Please be advised as follows: -

1. Taken into consideration that 42 and 46 Payn street are part of consolidated property that is more than 5 000 square metres, Form J must be completed and uploaded to the SAHRIS website;

2. Payment of R10 000 is necessary and upload proof of payment;

3. A visual heritage impact study is necessary to evaluate the degree of impact of the new buildings behind the two properties, 42 and 46 Payn Street

Written responses/requests for review of the decision taken must be received via email to [email protected] within 30 days of the date of this letter or any decision contained herein will be considered final.

Extensions of 30 days may be requested; if additional information is needed or revised drawings, these documents must be submitted within 6 months of the date of this letter or the application will lapse and a new application and fee to be paid, is necessary.

If public participation is necessary, the applicant will be notified of the level of public participation necessary: For development and demolition applications the neighbours, ward councillor and heritage societies must be contacted. Owners and residents within 100m must be consulted for demolition applications. All documents submitted is retained for record purposes and interested and affected parties may apply to view the applications.

THIS LETTER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO THE INSTITUTE, UNAUTHORISED WORK CARRIED OUT ON THE ABOVE SITE WILL BE IN CONTRAVENTION OF THE KWA-ZULU NATAL AMAFA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT (5 of 2018)