An application has been made to the City of Johannesburg for rezoning of 13 Chester Road. This proposes the development of a building containing "95 dwelling units, a yoga studio and offices at an increased height, coverage and floor area ratio".
The application can be read here.
A new Application was published on 1 February 2023 (see below). This will be the subject of an MPT (Municipal Planning Tribunal) on Thursday 5th June 2025 at 11h30 on Teams. It is hoped that all those who originally lodged objections will attend this meeting. A copy of SAPRA's Objection and the agenda for the hearing can be requested from townplanning@sapra.org.za
The Application now shows that it concerns both 13 and 15 Chester Road.
A Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) hearing was held (on Teams) on 5th June 2025. Several Objectors attended and made their objections known. A letter dated 1st July 2025 confirms that the MPT has apprved the Application. The letter can be read here.
One could appeal the decision, which would incur some costs. However, the decision will be reviewed by a panel established by the City and it is most likely that the decision will be upheld.