Permits

Thank you for submitting your application for the Compulsory Repair of buildings on Non-Pareille, Farm 1341, Drakenstein. This application is made under Section 27(18) and Section 45 of the National Heritage Resources Act no.25 of 1999.

Proposal Description:Application to undertake emergency repairs to homestead on the Non-Pareille farm after it was gutted by a fire in June 2019. The scope of work is to minimise the loss of further historic fabric, consolidate such surviving fabric, and undertake restoration interventions to recover heritage significance where ever possible. Farm 1341 was declared a Provincial Heritage Site in 2009. It is located within the Drakenstein Municipality of Western Cape Province. Proposed emergency repairs, Non-Pareille, Farm 1341, Drakenstein: Drawings Plan No 101 dated April 2020 and accompanying Heritage Reports prepared by Revel Fox & Partners (undated) and Nicolas Baumann dated 26 March 2020. (March; 2020)


The following documents were assessed as part of the application. 
Baumann Report
Revel Fox Report
Revel Fox Report (2)
Plan 101
Historical overview
Homestead photographs
Site Plan

Recommendations:

The following broad interventions underpin the emergency repair application:
1. The secure storage of all remaining historical fabric including joinery (door frames, window frames, architraves, ceilings and floor material).
2. The propping up of the gables to provide temporary stabilization. The propping up interventions, new wall plates and anchoring systems, should be under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and experienced structural engineer working in association with the heritage consultant team. The structural engineer is to be appointed by SAHRA.
3. The re-use of surviving historical elements, preferably in their original locations wherever possible.
4. Wherever new materials are required, such materials must be physically and visually compatible with the remaining historic fabric. Replication is to be avoided. New replacement materials should be discernible but visually congruent with the remaining historical fabric.
5. It is acknowledged, and it is necessary for new interventions to be inserted to reduce future fire risk. Such interventions will include a new ‘brandsolder’ and fire protection system.(N.Baumann;2020)


SAHRA Built-environment Unit has no objection to the proposed work provided that all heritage related principles are adhered to and the recommendation set out in the report are followed. Should you have any further inquiries concerning said permit please do not hesitate to contact the office of the Built Environment Unit: Manager of Built Environment Unit: Mr Ben Mwasinga at bmwasing@sahra.org.za or  Mr Gcobani Sipoyo at gsipoyo@sahra.org.za. 

Permit Conditions:
1. If Revel Fox  Architects is not to be present on the site at all times then SAHRA must be provided with the names and qualifications of the authorized representatives.
2. The activities will consist of: • All relevant excavations and preparation of site for construction • Removal
and disposal of all waste material related to construction • The building of the structure and making good
according to documentation
3. All waste material and left over equipment will be removed from the site once the construction has been
completed, and the site will be left in the manner it was found (save for the new action).
4. The landowner must be consulted before any intervention and (permit holder) or a representative of the
landowner should be on site on the first day of the action).
5. It is understood that Revel Fox Architects will photograph the affected area
prior to the construction and again after the construction has been completed and submitted to SAHRA with as
built drawings highlighting any revisions.
6. A final report on the results of the activities in the form of a closing report should be submitted to SAHRA by
no later than 30 days after final completion of works by a contractor on site.
7. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to obtain permission from the landowner for each visit, and to
ensuring that she has an understanding with the landowner concerning: the number of visitors and workers; speed limits on access roads; possible prohibitions on off-road driving; size, type and number of vehicles permitted; possible prohibitions on trespassing beyond the site; disturbing fauna, flora or substrate; appropriate hours of visiting and working on the site; use of firewood, electricity and water; lighting fires and the prevention of uncontrolled fires and any fencing necessary to protect livestock. Conditions of access imposed by the landowner must be observed.
8. SAHRA shall not be liable for any losses, damages or injuries to persons or properties as a result of any activities in connection with this permit. 
9. SAHRA reserves the right to cancel this permit by notice to the permit holder.
10. This permit is subject to a general appeal and may be suspended should an appeal against the decisions be received by SAHRA within 14 days from the date of the permit. SAHRA may not be held responsible for any costs or losses incurred in the event of the suspension or retraction of this permit.