Case Decision - 352458

Please be advised as follows: -

1. Taken into consideration that the Arts and Crafts house has undergone alterations and additions and that new outbuildings were built, all of this was done in a sensitive manner, considering the style and ques were taken from the orignal house, when alterations were done and new out buildings were built. 
2. The front elevation still contributes to the presinct - even if the house is set back far in the yard and most buildings have high security walls. High walls is a general safety structure in South Africa and most houses cannot be seen from the streetscape. The category of analyses here is the presinct. 
3. Give a more substantial reason for the request to demolish 44 Mentone Road, since the house still has many Arts and Crafts features and addisions were done in the same style.
4. The architect stated that this house was not the best example of Arts and Crafts and he is then required to upload a comparative analysis with more examples of Arts and Crafst houses which, in his opinion,is of a better quality and worth conserving within the context of long term conservation. 
5. It was decided that a site visit was necessary to be undertaken by the Heritage Officers from the Institute.

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