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Alterations to existing building at 52 Bedford Avenue, Durban

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Proposed alterations to existing dwelling and conversion to administrative office for Hilltop Residential Development, Rem of Erf 48 and Portion 3 of 1 of Erf 13, 52 Bedford Ave, Bellair, Durban, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, Drawing No. 1601-07-101 Plan and roof plan; 1601-07-102 Elevations and sections; 1601-07-100 Site plan

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C. SIGNIFICANCE: 1. Original date of construction/date of first approved plan: c. 1900 TBC 2. Historical Significance: Refer to HIA dated 13/09/2015 by Lindsay Napier. 3. Architectural Significance: “A significant Victorian house; single storied with two pyramidal roofs and three verandas with lean-to roofs; notable details include timberwork to verandas; French doors and bay windows; probably original farmhouse.” B.T.Kearney B.T.Kearney’s assessment criteria in “A listing of Important buildings and places in Durban” 1984 : An excellent example of : Intrinsic design, building type, style and period, detail and proportion. An average example of local technology, intactness of detail, condition, environmental and contextual. A very good example of Intactness of form and Historical and Cultural. 4. Urban Setting & Adjoining Properties: The property is off a cul-de-sac at the end of Bedford Avenue. The neighbouring properties have been developed for social housing with two and three-storey blocks of units. The site falls away from the road. The old house remains are at the highest point of the site which is close to the driveway entrance. The setting is residential and there is little vehicular traffic. The site overlooks the M7 (Edwin Swales rd) highway to the North. D. PROPOSED WORK 1. Purpose of Application: RECONSTRUCTION 2. Motivation for proposed work: The housing development has commenced and the site of the house has been screened off and secured. The remains of the house have been recorded. After negotiations with Amafa and Ethekwini council regarding the future of the ruin at the above property, proposals to reconstruct the house (on the existing walls and foundations) as admin offices and residents’ facilities have been prepared. The house is to be reconstructed according to the record drawings from UKZN, with a few adjustments to planning to accommodate the new use. 3. Detail the work to be carried out: Refer to the drawings attached. DWG No’s : 1601-07-101 Plan and roof plan 1601-07-102 Elevations and sections 1601-07-100 Site plan

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