FIRST PDA APPLICATIONS “INITIAL PROVINCIAL

PERSPECTIVE”

BACKGROUND

• Estimated 9 applications received

• Slow, but steady start

• One incorrect application form

APPLICATION COMPLETENESS• Most application forms completed correctly.• Maps/Layout plans in some cases not to

standard.• Engineering services not addressed.• Consultation with Departments seem to be

lacking. • Certain maps/ reports ticked, but not provided

CONSULTATION WITH IP’S

• Incorrect Property description• More care to be taken with description ( no

street address)• Consultation of neighbours (100m)• Not submitted to Province timeously

Proposed Development

Neighbours to be consulted

CONSULTATION WITH NEIGHBOURS

Proposed development CONSULTATION WITH NEIGHBOURS. Cont.

MERITS OF THE APPLICATION

Must consider provisions of sections

CONSULTATION OF PROFESSIONAL PLANNER

• Act only requires planning certification / recommendation prior to decision,

• Suggest that the Planner be involved to confirm: – Application complete– Advert correct, and– Final evaluation

SUMMARY• Need to be careful• Recognition of time frames• Involvement of the Planner• Merits of the application• Engineering Services• Consultation

THANK YOU

PRESENTED BY: MR MARTIN DE LANGE

033 3556534