We are asking for support in appealing the decision on the 14th March 2014 by Heritage Western Cape to grant a permit to “ totally demolish” the 121-year-old heritage house at no: 8 Romney Road, Green Point.
This decision made by Heritage Western Cape completely ignored and overruled the representations made by the Ward Councilor for Green Point Beverly Schafer, Councilor Taki Amira, The Green Point Rate Payers association as well as the residents in the area, who all strongly objected to the demolition of this heritage resource that is deserving of conservation. Heritage Western Cape also overruled the recommendation by heritage officials of City of Cape Town that the house should not be demolished.
This 19th century suburban villa a graded a heritage site, still has many of it’s original features in place, such as the floors, sash windows, shutters fireplaces and front door. It is a magnificent old building that is one of the last original intact houses of its type. It needs to be protected. Tearing down this house of considerable heritage significance to make way for a development should be prevented at all costs. The demolition of this particularly fine old villa will not only result in the loss of an historic and authentic rare heritage resource but the precedent for the destruction of many other heritage buildings in the Green Point area and Cape Town as a whole will be firmly set as some developers view old buildings as sites where profits lurk.
There is also a great concern as to why Heritage Western Cape’s decision to grant the demolition permit was rushed through andwhy we are told that the appeal will already be heard on the 16th April.
Residents struggle to point out any old buildings that still remain in the area. There is immense value in preserving one of the finest and most authentic old houses that still remains. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE SIGN AND DISTRIBUTE
Updates
March 26, 2014
The quiet from the authorities is heavy and honestly exhausting to navigate. I spend my nights reading through your comments about the history of our streets and it reminds me exactly why we cannot let this house fall.
March 26, 2014
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing this level of backing keeps me going. It is clear that I am not the only one who refuses to watch this history be leveled for profit.
Reached 100 supporters
March 26, 2014
99 Comments
It is shocking to destroy our heritage, considering it is still in such good condition and still has so many of the original features. Rather maintain it and even fill with furnishings from that era so people can visit, especially school children. Please don't demolish this building
"These old buildings do not belong to us only, they belong to our forefathers and they will belong to our descendants unless we play them false. They are not in any sense our own property to do with as we like with them. We are only trustees for those that come after us." - William Morris
A vibrant city is a city that reflects all and every style of architecture from the past for future generations. Unfortunately Cape Town has lost much of its architectural heritage particularly on the Atlantic seaboard due to crass developments.
As a visitor to Cape Town I would strongly support preserving and maintaining Cape Town's heritage buildings. Without these buildings the character of Cape Town and its suburbs will be destroyed and some of its unique appeal lost forever. I think you pull these buildings down at your peril.
South Africa must protect our heritage and not go the way of many ugly overly developed unplanned cities in the devleoping world. We need to advocate to protect the beauty of the Western Cape and oppose developments that promote the demolition of listed heritage buildings and developers who lack the integrity needed to business according to planning policies.
Where do you live Oliver? Do you always get involved with such issues?
they must have been paid off
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We are asking for support in appealing the decision on the 14th March 2014 by Heritage Western Cape to grant a permit to “ totally demolish” the 121-year-old heritage house at no: 8 Romney Road, Green Point.
This decision made by Heritage Western Cape completely ignored and overruled the representations made by the Ward Councilor for Green Point Beverly Schafer, Councilor Taki Amira, The Green Point Rate Payers association as well as the residents in the area, who all strongly objected to the demolition of this heritage resource that is deserving of conservation. Heritage Western Cape also overruled the recommendation by heritage officials of City of Cape Town that the house should not be demolished.
This 19th century suburban villa a graded a heritage site, still has many of it’s original features in place, such as the floors, sash windows, shutters fireplaces and front door. It is a magnificent old building that is one of the last original intact houses of its type. It needs to be protected. Tearing down this house of considerable heritage significance to make way for a development should be prevented at all costs. The demolition of this particularly fine old villa will not only result in the loss of an historic and authentic rare heritage resource but the precedent for the destruction of many other heritage buildings in the Green Point area and Cape Town as a whole will be firmly set as some developers view old buildings as sites where profits lurk.
There is also a great concern as to why Heritage Western Cape’s decision to grant the demolition permit was rushed through andwhy we are told that the appeal will already be heard on the 16th April.
Residents struggle to point out any old buildings that still remain in the area. There is immense value in preserving one of the finest and most authentic old houses that still remains. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. PLEASE SIGN AND DISTRIBUTE
Updates
March 26, 2014
The quiet from the authorities is heavy and honestly exhausting to navigate. I spend my nights reading through your comments about the history of our streets and it reminds me exactly why we cannot let this house fall.
March 26, 2014
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing this level of backing keeps me going. It is clear that I am not the only one who refuses to watch this history be leveled for profit.
Reached 100 supporters
March 26, 2014
99 Comments
Our heritage homes need to be retained and Romney road is already far too congested to allow another development in the area.
It is shocking to destroy our heritage, considering it is still in such good condition and still has so many of the original features. Rather maintain it and even fill with furnishings from that era so people can visit, especially school children. Please don't demolish this building
"These old buildings do not belong to us only, they belong to our forefathers and they will belong to our descendants unless we play them false. They are not in any sense our own property to do with as we like with them. We are only trustees for those that come after us." - William Morris
A vibrant city is a city that reflects all and every style of architecture from the past for future generations. Unfortunately Cape Town has lost much of its architectural heritage particularly on the Atlantic seaboard due to crass developments.
As a visitor to Cape Town I would strongly support preserving and maintaining Cape Town's heritage buildings. Without these buildings the character of Cape Town and its suburbs will be destroyed and some of its unique appeal lost forever. I think you pull these buildings down at your peril.
South Africa must protect our heritage and not go the way of many ugly overly developed unplanned cities in the devleoping world. We need to advocate to protect the beauty of the Western Cape and oppose developments that promote the demolition of listed heritage buildings and developers who lack the integrity needed to business according to planning policies.
Where do you live Oliver? Do you always get involved with such issues?
they must have been paid off
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Our heritage homes need to be retained and Romney road is already far too congested to allow another development in the area.