Case Decision - 357905

REFERRAL LETTER/RESPONSE LETTER

The permit application in respect of the above, received and reviewed on 18 December 2024 by the KwaZulu-Natal Amafa and Research Institute (The Institute) refers.  

Please be advised as follows:

• The committee noted that some work had already been undertaken, namely the conversion of a window to a door on the front veranda, and concern was expressed that there may be further contraventions of the legislation on the property.
• It was also noted that the application was for extensive alterations inside the house, particularly to the floors and internal walls which could negatively impact the conservation of the building.
• It was agreed that the heritage resources on the property were worthy of conservation and had been highly rated in the Pietermaritzburg survey.

FURTHER REQUIREMENTS

The committee resolved to inspect the site and confirm whether a Form I application was required and to review the impact of the internal alterations on the heritage resource.

Written responses/requests for reconsideration of the application or consideration of new information must be loaded to the case on SAHRIS (email [email protected]) within 30 days of the date of this letter or any requirements/decisions contained herein will be considered final.  Extensions of this time frame can be requested upon receipt of motivation.

Required additional information or revised drawings must be submitted within six months from the date of this letter or the application will lapse and a new application will be required.

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 KWAZULU-NATAL AMAFA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT (5 of 2018).