Ref 1500160333 - Rezoning, permanent departure, subdivision, consolidation, consent and amendment of an approved general plan

30 July 2026

31 July - 4 September 2026, Vrygrond

District office: Cape Flats District
Application number: 1500160333
Applicant/owner details: Virdus Works (Pty) Ltd / City of Cape Town.
Description and physical address: 72 Vrygrond Avenue, Vrygrond.
Submission period: 31 July - 4 September 2026

​​​​​​​​​​Purpose of the application​​​​​​

• Rezoning of a portion of Remainder Erf 147, Capricorn from Transport Zone (TR2) to Community Zone (CO1).
• Rezoning of a portion of Erf 435, Cape Town from Open Space (OS2) to Community Zone (CO1).
• Permanent Departures to allow for the relaxation of the 5m common and street building line restrictions and the waiving of the parking requirement.
• Subdivision of Remainder Erf 147 Capricorn into two portions.
• Subdivision of Erf 435 Capricorn into four portions.
• Consolidation of a portion of Remainder Erf 147 and Erf 435 Capricorn.
• Consent to permit Institution, Place of Assembly and Urban Agriculture.
• Amendment of an approved General Plan (GP 565/2000) through the closure of two Public Places.

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