o HISTORICAL REPORT: A brief history of the occupation of the site and phases of construction, as well as an assessment of historical significance is necessary. Do not assume that there is no significance – proof of such a statement must be provided. o ARCHITECTURAL REPORT: An assessment of the condition of the building should be given. Provide an analysis of the styles and phases of construction of the building/s, including alterations and additions and a statement of its architectural significance. o URBAN SETTING & ADJOINING PROPERTIES: It is important to describe the urban context in which the building is situated (supported by photographs of the surrounding buildings).
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE AESTHETIC / ARCHITECTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIAL / RELIGIOUS TECHNOLOGICAL / SCIENTIFIC
TANGIBLE & INTANGIBLE HERITAGE o TANGIBLE HERITAGE CAN BE ANYTHING RELATED TO OUR PAST o INTANGIBLE HERITAGE I.E. ANYTHING IS THAT THAT HAS BEEN INHERITED FROM OUR PASSED DOWN BUT ANCESTORS THAT WE THAT WE CANNOT SEE, CAN SEE AND TOUCH TOUCH & FEEL
INTANGIBLE HERITAGE RESOURCES Cultural tradition Oral history Performance Ritual Popular memory Skills and techniques Indigenous knowledge systems Holistic approaches to nature, society and social relationships
Intangible Heritage and Living Heritage Shembe sites Ritual sites Rock art sites Markets/gathering places
Criteria to value heritage resources and sites to establish the significance of the site - NHRA Its importance for a community, or pattern in SA’s history Its possession of rare, uncommon or endangered aspects of SA’s natural or cultural history Its potential to yield information about SA’s natural or cultural history Its importance in exhibiting aesthetic characteristics important for a community or cultural group Its importance in demonstrating a high degree of technical or creative achievement at a particular period Its strong association with a particular community or group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons Its strong association with a specific person, group or organisation Sites significant for their link with slavery in SA
MOTIVATION & DETAIL – p3 CLEARLY MOTIVATE WHY THE WORK IS NEEDED OR DESIRED BRIEFLY LIST ALL THE WORK THAT IS BEING PROPOSED
CONTACT DETAILS P 4 CONTRACTOR (the person who will do the work) LEAVE OUT IF NOT APPOINTED ARCHITECT/ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIST/DESIGNER REMEMBER TO INSERT THE DRAWING NUMBERS AS THEY APPEAR ON THE DRAWINGS e.g. Dizzy Dezigns 2019-06-SK- 100, -101, -102, etc SACAP REGISTRATION NUMBER 3. OWNER OF PROPERTY (Owner or delegated person to sign on the front of this form) 4. DELEGATED AUTHORITY (The name of the person authorized to act on behalf of a company or institution – Power or Attorney/proof of authorization to be attached)
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION A CHECK LIST IS PROVIDED ON EACH FORM. MAKE SURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION COMPLIES! SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE FOLDED TO A4 SIZE PLANS MUST BE A3 TO A0 SIZE (VERY SMALL/LARGE PLANS ARE DIFFICULT TO HANDLE IN A COMMITTEE SITUATION)
1. *PHOTOGRAPHS OF EXISTING STRUCTURE/S AND SURROUNDINGS: Submit post card size photographs that clearly illustrate the features of the buildings to be altered/demolished. Also submit photographs showing all the elevations/sides and the building in its context (streetscape and surrounding buildings – adjacent and across the road, aerial view, etc.). 1. PLANS: *Hard copy submission: two copies of the plans, coloured in accordance with the instructions below, must be submitted. One copy will be stamped and sent back to the architect/technologist/designer to submit to the Municipality. Plans should not be smaller than A3 size (210 x 297 mm) and should not be larger that A0 size (841 x 1 189 mm). Electronic submissions: submit one copy and an A4 print will be returned with the permit/approval. Colour plans as follows: MATERIALS COLOUR all existing grey demolition dotted lines new masonry red new concrete green new iron or steel blue new painting & plastering yellow new wood brown other clearly indicated, using colours other than as above
SITE PLAN 2.1. The site plan must be drawn in accordance with the approved surveyor’s diagram of the site and must show: scale; the north point; the erf/property/farm number of the site; the location of the site and any structures on it in relation to surrounding roads, buildings and other features; existing buildings, structures, and pools on the site (coloured grey or uncoloured); proposed work (coloured red) and buildings or portions of buildings proposed for demolition (in dotted lines); and the extent of the declared area (in the case of a proclaimed property). An aerial view obtainable from “Google Earth” or the municipality is also very useful.
2.2. FLOOR PLANS, ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS Sufficient plans, elevations and sections must be submitted to show the proposed work clearly. These drawings should be at 1:100, 1:50 or 1:20 scale, and must be fully dimensioned. The position of section lines must be indicated on the plan. The elevations should accurately reflect the effect of the proposal on the structure and its relationship to adjacent buildings.
2.3 SCALE PLAN OF EXISTING STRUCTURE(S) If it is impossible to distinguish the existing layout from the original plans submitted, a measured floor plan of the structure as it exists is required. It must be at the same scale and orientation as the plans of the proposed work to facilitate comparison. 2.4. DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULES AND DETAILS Proposals for changing or replacing doors or windows must include sufficient information about their size, proportion and detail. This may be in the form of manufacturer’s information (for stock windows and doors) or joinery details (for specials). 3. ORIGINAL/PREVIOUS DRAWINGS: submit if available.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION G. *Public Participation: the applicant will be notified of the level of public participation required and will have to bear the costs thereof. Neighbours, Ward Councillors, and Heritage Societies should be consulted in the case of demolition & development applications. Owners & residents of properties within 100m must be consulted for demolition applications. All documentation submitted is retained for record purposes and interested and affected parties may apply to view the documentation. The Institute will deal with Ward Councillors and other registered heritage bodies, concerned citizens groups, etc.
DEMOLITION APPLICATIONS THESE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT THAT DIFFERENT FROM ALTERATIONS APPLICATIONS CONTEXTUAL PHOTOGRAPHS ARE VERY IMPORTANT INTERNAL PHOTOGRAPHS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WHERE CLAIMS ARE MADE THAT THE BUILDING IS NO LONGER HABITABLE OR IS UNECONOMICAL TO REPAIR A CONCEPT FOR THE REPLACEMENT BUILDING/S MUST BE SUBMITTED - IN CASES OF HIGHLY SENSITIVE AREAS A FULL SET OF DRAWINGS MAY BE REQUIRED. THE SITE PLAN MUST SHOW THE BUILDING/S TO BE DEMOLISHED IN DOTTED LINES AND THE NEW FOOTPRINT SUPERIMPOSED THEREON SUBMIT ANY OTHER REPORTS (ENGINEER’S, PEST CONTROL, ETC.) THAT MAY SUPPORT THE MOTIVATION FOR DEMOLITION
APPLICATIONS FOR HERITAGE LANDMARKS AND LISTED BUILDINGS THESE APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE ON FORM H AND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CONDITION REPORT AND ORIGINAL AND PREVIOUS PLANS FULL SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WORK WILL BE REQUIRED
SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT – FORM H C. SIGNIFICANCE: 1. Status of the Site: 2. Historical/Military Significance : 3. Architectural Significance: 4. Archaeological Significance: 5. Palaeontological Significance:
FORM I – ILLEGAL WORK Form I must be used for approval of work undertaken on a building over 60 years of age at the time the work was started/completed prior to approval, irrespective of who undertook the work. APPLICATION IN TERMS OF THE KWAZULU-NATAL AMAFA AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE ACT (5/2018) FOR THE CONDONATION/ APPROVAL/RECTIFICATION OF THE UNLAWFUL COMMENCEMENT OR CONTINUATION OF WORK ON, OR DAMAGE TO, HERITAGE RESOURCES PROTECTED IN TERMS OF CHAPTERS 8 & 9 (sections 37 to 50, including both generally and specially protected heritage resources). THIS FORM CARRIES A FEE OF R4000.00. FINES MAY BE LEVIED OVER AND ABOVE THE SUBMISSION FEE. THERE IS NO OBLIGATION ON THE INSTITUTE TO CONDONE THE WORK UNDERTAKEN.
PLEASE NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. Processing can take up to 90 days from the receipt of all required documentation
CHECK LIST APPLICATION FORM (correct form completed? all property details to be supplied, all fields completed, including owner details – owner is legal applicant) MOTIVATION (Significance report, motivation as to why that particular resolution has been opted for as well as detail of the work to be carried out) PHOTOGRAPHS (all four sides of all buildings on site and contextual photographs of buildings/properties either side and across the road) ORIGINAL/PREVIOUS PLANS 2X COLOURED, NUMBERED, SIGNED PLANS (one copy if submitted electronically, owner’s consent required) SACAP REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE SUBMISSION FEE
EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS THE COMMITTEES EVALUATE APPLICATIONS IN TERMS OF INTERNATIONALLY ACCEPTED CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES, TAKEN FOR THE MOST PART FROM THE BURRA CHARTER BUT PREVIOUS CHARTERS SUCH AS THE VENICE CHARTER AND LATER ICOMOS DOCUMENTS ALSO HAVE RELEVANCE.
CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES USED IN KWAZULU-NATAL It is better to maintain and preserve than to conserve, It is better to conserve than to restore, It is better to restore than to reconstruct and It is better to reconstruct than to demolish
CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS: The committees look at details as well as overall principles. The committees are likely to approve applications that are sensitive to the conservation of the built environment, that involve the least intervention possible and the most necessary to sustain the continued use of the building
QUESTIONS COMMITTEES ASK INCLUDE: 1. Is the proposed intervention reversible i.e. could the building be easily restored should a future owner so desire? 2. Does the proposed intervention affect the visual appearance of the building, particularly the street front? 3. Is the proposed intervention sympathetic to the original yet not mimicking it? 4. Is the proposal justified in terms of need, desirability and hardship of the applicant as opposed to the loss to architectural conservation?
Out of form are: Alterations to roofs: the roof is the cap of the building and often visually occupies as much as a third of the total building. As such it is an important design element. Enclosure of Verandas, particularly of the Natal Veranda house. (Enclosures of large glass sheets to the columned porticos of the City Hall, the Post Office and the Parliament in Pietermaritzburg have been allowed as these have minimum impact on the visual appearance of the buildings.)
VERANDAS/PORTICOS ENCLOSURES ARE CONSIDERED AN ALTERATION AND APPLICATIONS MUST BE MADE TO AMAFA. BUTT JOINTED GLASS SET BEHIND THE PILLARS IS PREFERRED NO FRAMING SHOULD BE VISIBLE BURGLAR GUARDING SHOULD BE SIMPLE AND PAINTED DARK
Replacement of wooden veranda posts with brick/pre-cast concrete columns. Plastering/Painting of stone or face brick, particularly the traditional salmon pink brick. (If moisture is sealed into the walls, the surface finish is likely to crack or flake.) The replacement of lime plaster with cement plaster. (Cement is not as compatible as lime with materials such as the softer clay bricks and stone and can also trap moisture into the walls resulting in cracking, bowing of the walls, etc.)
Replacement of windows and doors with those that do not match the existing in proportion and materials e.g. steel/aluminium casements to replace wooden sliding sashes or sliding doors to replace French doors. Such alterations require changes to the openings that affect the visual appearance of the building. Partial replacement of timber floors with concrete slabs on fill that would affect under-floor ventilation, blocking of air vents under timber floors, the removal of encaustic/traditional ceramic tiles and their replacement with modern ceramic/Italian tiles, etc.
The use of unconventional and un-tested products that can cause damage to sensitive material if not properly tested under all conditions over the long term. The inappropriate and over-use of mock- heritage products. e.g.“ Broekie Lace” is not appropriate to a Union period (1910 – 1960) building. Over restoration: the least intervention is the most desirable. Historicism is to be avoided.
ADAPTATION: MAY REQUIRE ALTERATIONS TO THE BUILDING Adaptation must be limited to the essentials i.e. utilities, etc. and should have minimal impact and involve minimal change • The incorporation of utilities must be sympathetic to the original structure • Security installations must be as inconspicuous as possible • Additions must not distort, obscure or detract from the appreciation of the original • Verandas should not be enclosed
NEW WORK New work must be readily identifiable New work must be obvious as such and links from new work to original fabric must also be obvious New work should be sympathetic to the original/ existing in design, materials and techniques, without mimicking the original - historicism is to be avoided The layers of the history of the place need to be appreciated and should not concentrate only on one era
RESPONSES & PERMITS RESPONSES – REFERRALS OR PERMITS/ APPROVAL LETTERS ARE ISSUED IN WRITING REFERRALS ARE NOT BE DISCUSSED OVER THE PHONE OR VIA EMAIL RESPONSES TO REFERRALS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING VIA FAX, POST , OR EMAIL
PERMITS ARE CONDITIONAL ALL PERMITS ARE CONDITIONAL CLIENTS MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE CONDITIONS ATTACHED WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY COMPETENT CONTRACTORS STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS ANY DEVIATION MUST HAVE PRIOR APPROVAL BEFORE WORK IS CARRIED OUT SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL REMOVED IN TERMS OF THE APPROVED PLANS CAN BE CLAIMED BY AMAFA AND MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE MATERIALS BANK IN PIETERMARITZBURG AT THE OWNER’S COST
RESPONSES – ISSUES RAISED BY SAIA-KZN RESPONSES SENT VIA EMAIL DISCUSSION OF REFERRALS: staff not equipped to answer the question REFERRALS ARE NOT EXPLAINED THERE IS NO REFERENCE DOCUMENT TO REFER TO APPLICATIONS ARE REFERRED AS INCOMPLETE BUT THERE IS NO CLEAR GUIDELINE TO SUBMISSIONS LISTS ON THE WEBSITE
APPEALS/REVIEWS OF DECISIONS The first response must be back to the relevant committee Personal presentations can be made if they can be accommodated into a scheduled meeting. If not, R4000.00 will be charged for a special site meeting or presentation The Amafa Council can be asked to review the application if it is felt that the deciding committee did not take all factors into account
APPEALS TO THE MEC In this Province the MEC is the Premier As with all appeals notice of intention to appeal must be lodged within 30 days of the decision notice Grounds for appeal must be clearly set out No new information may be presented Amafa must be notified of the intention to appeal and the grounds therefore
CONSERVATION ISSUES THERE ARE NO GUIDELINES TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT There are a number of resources on preservation and about 10 international charters that say much the same thing Amafa has its own interpretation of the legislation and list of do’s & don’ts.
SUGGESTIONS Revert to Sahris Revise the checklist for submissions KZNIA to appoint a rotating “jury” with a clear set of criteria by which to review the applications for buildings over 60 years of age; and a “Heritage Officer” to assist applicants with heritage assessments Put pressure on the City to take over the applications for 60 year old buildings
FAQ’S If the main building is over 60 years of age and is not being affected why must we submit an application? Who makes the application if the buyer wants a permit prior to finalising the sale? How is the age of a building determined Can exemption from obtaining a permit be granted and how is that done?
DEVIATIONS SIX MONTHS IS ALLOWED FOR SUBMISSION OF SUBSTITUTION PLANS ON THE SAME APPLICATION, OTHERWISE A NEW APPLICATION IS REQUIRED IF THE DEVIATION OCCURS DURING CONSTRUCTION AND IS NOT PRE- AUTHORISED THEN A RECTIFICATION APPLICATION MUST BE MADE – FORM I – illegal work
REGISTERING WITH AMAFA National legislation requires that permits only be given for work that will be supervised by competent professionals Those with the required skills will go on to an advertised list and will get work as a result Those without the necessary skills will be limited to work within their capabilities Amafa does not accredit. Professional bodies must do that
SECTION 38 OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT (25/1999) incorporated into the KZN A&RIA s41 SECTION 38 of the NHRA triggers a Heritage Impact Assessment for all developments over 5000m2, Change of use of sites larger than 10 000m2
lineal developments of over 300m,
bridges over 50m in length, and
consolidations or sub-divisions involving 3 or more erven/lots.
LINK WITH EIA’S Section 41(8) exempts the applicant from making a separate submission to the Institute if the development is triggering NEMA requirements as a heritage impact assessment is required for the EIA process
SECTION 41(8) This means that the Provincial Heritage Authority must be consulted regarding utility installations such as electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, developments within 32m of the median of a stream, etc.
PLACE” includes: - (a) a site, area or region; (b) a building or other structure which may include equipment, furniture, fittings and articles associated with or connected with such building or other structure; (c) a group of buildings or other structures which may include equipment, furniture, fittings and articles associated with or connected with such group of buildings or other structures; (d) an open space, including a public square, street or park; and (e) in relation to the management of a place, includes the immediate surroundings of a place
“site’’ means any area of land, including land covered by water, and including any structures or objects thereon; ‘‘land’’ includes land covered by water and the air space above the land
THE HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Must identify and map all heritage resources in the affected area Assess the significance of the identified resources Evaluate the impact of the development on the heritage resources relative to the sustainable social and economic benefits to be derived from the development
THE HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Provide results of public consultation with interested and affected parties Recommend alternatives or mitigation where heritage resources will be directly affected Provide plans for mitigation of any adverse effects on the heritage resources during the development and/or after completion of the development
HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSORS OR CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONERS Traditionally these are professionals with a background in archaeology and anthropology Practitioners must meet the basic norms and standards set down in the various disciplines before taking on this work
HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSORS OR CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONERS – PHASE II Specialist assessments may be called for in a more in depth assessment if recommended by the generalist who did the initial assessment That could include the specialties of the various archaeology fields, palaeontology, history, and architectural history
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
BURIAL SITES
CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL SITES
RUINS
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCATTERS AND ROCK ART
FOSSILS AND PALEAONTOLOGICAL MATERIAL
THE ASSESSMENT SITE INSPECTION DESKTOP SURVEY SEARCH FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE SITE PREVIOUS SURVEYS/ASSESSMENTS EXCAVATION DATA FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES HISTORICAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING PREVIOUS OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS OF THE LAND
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE AESTHETIC / ARCHITECTURAL HISTORICAL SOCIAL / RELIGIOUS TECHNOLOGICAL / SCIENTIFIC
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS THE ASSESSOR WILL RATE EACH OF THE HERITAGE RESOURCES FOUND AS HAVING LOW MEDIUM OR HIGH HERITAGE VALUE THOSE RATED HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THEIR PROTECTION INCLUDING BUFFER ZONES AND MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
THE APPLICATION PROCESS Applications must be submitted through the sahris system run by the South African Heritage Resources Authority. Hard copies must also be sent to the Pmb office Form J – obtainable from the Amafa website www.heritagekzn.co.za must accompany the application The owner is the applicant, the heritage practitioner is the consultant Application fees are R800,00, subject to increase on the 1 April 2020 Although receipt should be acknowledged within 14 days, allow 90 days for the full assessment of the report
EVALUATION OF THE REPORTS Initial evaluation is done by the staff using various databases to corroborate statements made in the HIAs If the assessor has issues with a report those will be discussed with other staff members If necessary the report will be sent for external review If any national sites will be affected then SAHRA must be consulted for comment
OUTCOME A letter declaring no objection to the development Limitations and conditions may be imposed The general protections that are applied Any formal protections that will result – buffer zones around resources, etc as well as intention to formally protect the resources as Grade II or III heritage sites Mitigations required where resources will be directly impacted The appointment of specialists to monitor the development OR a final decision will be issued against the development proceeding and setting out reasons for such a decision
IMPACT OF DECISIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT Mitigations could include the imposition of buffer zones around a resource – could impact on the amount of units that can be accommodated on the site Maintenance of the resource becomes the responsibility of the owner Rehabilitation of the resource could be required Additional costs for the rehabilitation, security, and monitoring of the resource during development could have a negative impact on the development potential, particularly of smaller sites. Time frames for the development could be impacted on
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