Rezoning & Removal of Restrictive Condition – 53 Lancaster Avenue (Erf 385 Craighall Park)
Application type: Removal of Restrictive Title Condition to allow a second dwelling (subsidiary cottage)
A land use application has been submitted for 53 Lancaster Avenue, Craighall Park. The owners are applying for the removal of one restrictive title deed condition to allow them to build a second dwelling unit (a small cottage) on the property.
What is being proposed
• Removal of a title deed condition that currently restricts the property to one dwelling
• Construction of a one-bedroom cottage as a second dwelling
• Property remains zoned Residential 1
This type of addition is generally permitted under Residential 1 rights (with conditions), and the proposal is considered a low-impact addition to the property.
CRA Position
For the reasons above, the CRA will not be submitting an objection to this application.
Residents may submit their own comments or objections should they wish to. Deadline is 12 November 2025.
If you would like to submit your own objection or comment, send it in writing with your name, address, erf number and motivation to:
• objectionsplanning@joburg.org.za
• kasitexture@gmail.com (Applicant)
• townplanning@cra.org.za
Application documents are below: