Application process for ill-fated George apartment block explained

George Municipality says the structural engineer and architect appointed by NeoTrend, the developer of the Neo Victoria apartment block that collapsed on Monday, were deemed adequately qualified for the execution of the project.

The municipality issued a statement yesterday, setting out the application process that had been followed before the plans were approved on July 6, 2023. This matrix determines the exact type of work that can be performed by a registered architectural professional in the category of registration. “Based on the information provided by the applicant, the architect was also confirmed to be competent to undertake this design,” says the municipality.Compliance during construction

In the pre-application document, the applicant expressed their intention to develop a five-storey block of flats with a rooftop deck. The addition of the deck would result in the permitted 15m building height being exceeded by 2.17m. After assessment of the application, the senior town planner recommended the application for approval on the following grounds:

The proposed development, in consideration of the need for densification in the CBD area, will not have an adverse impact on the adjacent neighbours’ amenity and right to privacy, views and sunlight

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