Case Decision - 350828

                                                                                                                                          Approval Letter

We acknowledge receipt of your application for a deviations permit to carry out work on the above property.  The KZN Amafa and Research Institute (The Institute) reviewed the application on the 05 June 2024.

Please be advised as follows: -

1. Section 37(1) of the KZN Amafa and Research Institute Act (5/2018) requires that prior approval be obtained for work on buildings that are, or can reasonably be expected to be, over 60 years of age.
2. If there was work that was carried out when the building was not over 60 years of age. Therefore, no permit was required from the heritage authority at the time the work was carried out.
3. The building is now over 60 years of age and the formal approval from the heritage authority is required to comply with the provisions of the heritage legislation.
4. The proposed work will have minimal impact on the heritage value or conservation worthiness of the property which the Institute has graded as (Grade III B).
5. Provided that the proposed deviations are carried out strictly in accordance with (Drawing Numbers: GRD-SUB-01 [sheet 1 &2], Dated:  25-03-24 and Drawn by: DC/TC), received by The Institute, where the Institute has no objection to the regularisation of the work that was carried out on this property before it turned 60 years of age. 
6. Prior written approval from The Institute is required for any deviation to the approved plans.