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Environmental Law [2018] ZAWCHC 6

City of Cape Town v Really Useful Investments 219 (Pty) Ltd (21106/2014)

City of Cape Town v Really Useful Investments 219 (Pty) Ltd (21106/2014) [2018] ZAWCHC 6; [2018] 2 All SA 65 (WCC) (2 February 2018)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
21106/2014
Judge
Gamble

The court held that the respondent unlawfully filled the Disa River floodplain and that the City could require removal and remediation under its by-law and the ECA.

  • Stormwater Management By Law
  • Environment Conservation Act Section 31a
  • Wetland Protection
  • Municipal Consent
  • Remedial Measures
  • Floodplain Management
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Land And Property [2015] ZAWCHC 13

George Municipality v Greyvenstein (A368/2013)

George Municipality v Greyvenstein (A368/2013) [2015] ZAWCHC 13 (10 February 2015)

Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
A368/2013
Judges
N P Boqwana, E Baartman

The High Court granted condonation, upheld the appeal, and ordered removal of garage doors installed contrary to approved amended building plans.

  • Building Regulations
  • Condonation
  • Approved Building Plans
  • Municipal Consent
  • Collateral Challenge
  • Review Of Administrative Action
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Land And Property [2012] ZASCA 181

Emilel Investments (Pty) Ltd v Silvestri and Others (080/2012)

Emilel Investments (Pty) Ltd v Silvestri and Others (080/2012) [2012] ZASCA 181 (29 November 2012)

Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
080/2012
Judges
Lewis, Cachalia, Malan, Petse, Plasket

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that a soccer centre and craft market on school property were unlawful commercial uses under the zoning scheme.

  • Zoning Scheme Regulations
  • Unlawful Land Use
  • Municipal Consent
  • Interdict
  • Costs Order
  • Zoning-scheme-regulations
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