Rezoning Notice – 51 Buckingham Avenue (Erf 491), Craighall Park
Deadline for comments/objections: 5 November 2025
Application type: Rezoning to permit 10 dwelling units (medium-density residential)
Council Reference Numbers: 20-01-6276 (rezoning) and 20/13/2980/2025 (removal of title conditions)
A land use application has been submitted for 51 Buckingham Avenue, Craighall Park.
The owner is applying to:
- Rezone the property to permit medium-density residential development of up to 10 dwellings
- Remove restrictive title deed conditions to allow development rights to change
- Construct a two-storey residential building
What is being proposed
According to the application documents:
- The site will accommodate 10 dwelling units
- Two storeys in height
- On-site parking is proposed
- The property falls within the existing Buckingham Avenue neighbourhood node, where some intensification is anticipated under City policy
CRA Position
For the reasons outlined by our professional town planner, the CRA will not be submitting an objection to this application. The scale and residential nature of the proposed development appear reasonable and in line with the surrounding node, and we cannot object to every development where the use is appropriate and proportional.
Residents Participation
Residents may still review the application and submit their own comment or objection if they choose to. Participation is entirely voluntary.
Submission Details
If you wish to submit a comment or objection, please ensure it:
- Is in writing
- Includes your name, erf number and address
- States clearly whether you support, comment on or object to the application
Email submissions must be sent to:
- objectionsplanning@joburg.org.za
- noel@cgdf.co.za (Applicant – Common Ground Development Facilitation)
- townplanning@cra.org.za
Email subject line: Comment – Erf 491 Craighall Park – 51 Buckingham Avenue
Links to the application documents are below: