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Erf 006+007, Saxonwold

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Published: 26 April 2021
Last Updated: 05 August 2025

Application has been made for the rezoning and development of the above Erven.

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Erf 040 Parkwood (16 Chester)(Beauty salon)

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Published: 14 August 2024
Last Updated: 06 August 2025

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The June 2024 Application for Removal of Restrictive Conditions and a Consent Use on this property was considered by the Town Planning group. Various aspects were of concern but have now been resolved., 

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Erf 041 Parkwood (18 Chester Road)

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Published: 23 November 2020
Last Updated: 05 August 2025

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An Application for the rezoning of Erf 41, Parkwood has been submitted to the City.

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Erf 306 to 309 Parkwood (30 - 136 Jan Smuts Avenue)

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Published: 24 October 2022
Last Updated: 12 August 2025

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An Application click here for the removal of conditions in the title deeds of erfs 306 to 309, Parkwood has been lodged with the City.  These properties are part of the Parkwood Strip. 

  • SAPRA have objected as there is very little detail of what is intended by the Application for rezoning and as it is possible that the development will also affect the residential site of the Eastern side of this building. SAPRA would like to know if the developer has considered the impact that this might have on the infrastructure of the suburb.  The Objection may be downloaded by clicking here. 
  • A subsequent letter from City Power has indicated that they have no objection subject to power being provided by the building owner.  A copy of that letter may be downloaded by clicking here. Letters of approval from both Johannesburg Roads Agency and Joburg Water have also been received.

Notwithstanding SAPRA's Objection to which we received no reponse, a Tribunal hearing was held on 13 March 2024, which was incorrectly constituted as with so many other Tribunal hearings.  SAPRA's objections at the hearing were overruled and the Tribunal has now reported and accepted the Application.  A copy of its decision may be downloaded by clicking here.

February 2025: There has been considerable building activity at street level, which appears to be an upgrading of the petrol garage. Should anyone be able to shead light on what else is happening on this site, please let townplanning@sapra.org.za know.

August 2025: Can it be assumed that the original Application is now null and void having seemingly be superseded by the revamped petrol station (under a changed brand) and the new general-purpose store? For the time being, this case will be closed.

Erf 349, Saxonwold - 33 Restanwold Drive, Saxonwold

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Published: 16 May 2024
Last Updated: 03 August 2024

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An application has been received for the removal of restrictive conditions on the title deed to allow for art classes to be held on the property.

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Erf 502 Parkwood - 2 Selby Road

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Published: 01 December 2017
Last Updated: 05 August 2025

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An application was received by the Johannesburg City Council for Rezoning of Erf 502, Parkwood and advertised on the site on 11 October 2017.  This is 2 Selby Road.

The notice placed on site may be downloaded from here.

The Application submitted to the City may be viewed here and the objection submitted by SAPRA may be viewed here.

Erf 530 + 531 Parkwood (46 to 48 Bolton Road) (Named "The Hive")

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Published: 03 July 2020
Last Updated: 05 August 2025

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SAPRA had appealed the approval by Johannesburg City Council for the rezoning of Erfs 530 and 531, Parkwood. This appeal has now been concluded.

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Erf 582 + 583 Parkwood (49 & 51 Wantage)

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Published: 26 September 2024
Last Updated: 14 October 2024

 

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The rather confused original Application now turns out to be for a 2-storey building (but 3-storeys is still mentioned) for 30 B&B rooms and staff accomodation. It is assumed that this is to be on erf 583, although many of the supporting documents refer to erf 582. There is also an application for the removal of restrictive conditions.

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Erf 583 Parkwood (51 Wantage) Demolition of Building

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Published: 11 October 2023
Last Updated: 06 August 2025

A concerned resident has reported seeing a demolition notice on the gate of 51 Wantage Road (erf 583, Parkwood), and reported it to SAPRA.

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Erf 888, Parkwood - 55 Worcester Road

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Published: 07 November 2022
Last Updated: 07 November 2022

Application for the concent use of erf 888, Parkwood has been received by the City.  The street address is 55 Worcester Road in Parkwood.

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Meeting with the City

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Published: 12 December 2020
Last Updated: 27 October 2022

Meeting between the City and SAPRA – 8 December 2020

SAPRA requested a meeting with the City to discuss the problems that have arisen with the water pipe renewal project and the water pressure project in SAPRA land and the consequent leakages and burst pipes. 

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Public Meeting held on 30 June 2021

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Published: 01 July 2021
Last Updated: 14 October 2022

The public Zoom meeting was organised by SAPRA in response to the outrage expressed by some of our residents to the unsatisfactory service delivery by Johannesburg City Power.

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What are SAPRA's Town Planning's Processes

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Published: 07 April 2024
Last Updated: 14 October 2024

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SAPRA has set out the following process that is used by the Town Planning Committee in its deliberations.

(This is a guideline and SAPRA will endeavour to follow this process where ever possible.  However, particular circumstances may result in deviations from this process.)

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Widening Jan Smuts - Invitation to Comment

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Published: 02 March 2018
Last Updated: 02 March 2018

The proposed widening of Jan Smuts avenue by the Johannesburg Roads Agency has been reported previously - we have an item dealing with the proposal in this section of our website.

The South African Heritage Resource Agency has recommended that the city undertakes a public participation exercise

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Widening Jan Smuts Avenue - Report by Tim Truluck

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Published: 13 February 2018
Last Updated: 13 February 2018

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Widening of Jan Smuts Avenue

At long last, the narrow single lane section of Jan Smuts from Zoo Lake to Rosebank and from Rosebank to Bompas Rd in Dunkeld has been scheduled for widening. It will be a trying time for all of us, but it is one of

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