KRAAIBOSCH VILLAGE - CREATING LUXURY.
The name "Victoria Bay" conjures up images of magic, awakening a timeless urge to be free, at peace and in harmony with the landscape. To be connected with mother earth through bare feet, surrounded by magnificent Flora and the ever present whispering ocean is where happiness reboots.
In the lap of this legendary bay lies an unspoiled splinter of heaven. Located in a stunning valley, protected from prevailing wind, Kraaibosch is tucked away, walking distance from one of the prettiest, well known and scenic beaches in South Africa.
Kraaibosch is a vacant agricultural farm with recently expired "Resort Zoning". Bordering the spectacular and popular Seabreeze Village, Kraaibosch is perfectly located for expansion of an already popular holiday destination. I must however retain its own unique ambiance, setting it apart from those on the beaten track. As one of South Africa's foremost holiday destinations, the Garden Route has no shortage of National and International visitors. Kraaibosch will undoubtedly be "on the map", even before opening its arms to welcome the first guests.
Let us discuss the Zoning.
Primary Zoning: AGRICULTURE.
Additional Zoning: RESORT. (Expired).
According to the GEORGE INTEGRATED
ZONING SCHEME BY-LAW, the following must be taken into account:
Resort Zone (RZ)
The objective of this zone is to promote tourist and holiday facilities in areas with special environmental or recreational attributes, and to encourage general public access to these facilities. At the same time, care should be exercised to minimise potential negative impacts of development on fragile environments. The guiding principle should be that a resort must not detract from the amenity that attracted the holiday facilities in the first place, nor should it cause a public nuisance for other people living and working in the vicinity. This zone should only be used in exceptional cases and is normally applicable to tourist developments outside established, built-up areas.
Primary use:
Consent uses:
- Freestanding base telecommunication station.
- Function venue.
- Hotel.
- Off-road trail.
- Rooftop base telecommunication station.
- Tourist facilities.
- Wellness center.
OPEN SPACE ZONE I
Primary use: Consent uses:- Air and underground rights.
- Cemetery.
- Environmental facilities.
- Informal trading.
- Tourist facilities.
- Urban agriculture.
- Utility service.
“TOURIST ACCOMMODATION”
Land use description:
“Tourist accommodation” means a harmoniously designed and built
holiday development, used for holiday or recreational purposes, whether in private or public
ownership, that—
(a) consists of a single enterprise that provides overnight accommodation by means of
short-term rental or time sharing only;
(b) may include the provision of a camping site, caravan park, chalets or mobile home park,
resort shop, private or public roads; and
(c) does not include a hotel or wellness centre.
Development parameters:
(a) The parameters of the existing lawful development apply as land use restrictions with
regard to land which is deemed to be zoned as a resort zone with effect from the date
of commencement of the Land Use Planning Act.
(b) When land is rezoned to Resort Zone I, the Municipality must lay down conditions with
regard to density, layout, landscaping, and building design.
(c) A site development plan must be submitted to the Municipality for its approval, clearly
indicating the position of all structures, stands, services and internal roads.
(d) Provided that if a hotel or wellness centre is approved as a consent use within Resort
Zone I, the following additional conditions apply:
(i) Rooms may not be alienated by means of sectional title.
(ii) The hotel may not accommodate more than 50% of the number of
accommodation units.
(iii) The architectural design of the hotel or wellness centre must conform to
that of the rest of the resort.
(iv) The maximum height for the hotel or wellness centre is 6,5 metres to the
wall plate in all cases and 8,5 metres to the top of the roof in the case of a
pitched roof.
“TOURIST FACILITIES”
Land use description:
“Tourist facilities” means amenities for tourists or visitors and—
(a) includes lecture rooms, restaurants, gift shops, restrooms, farmers’ market and
recreational facilities; and
(b) does not include an off-road trail, a hotel, wellness centre; or tourist accommodation.
Development parameters:
Development parameters applicable to “agriculture” apply.
In conclusion.
There are truly spectacular possibilities to create a high quality hide-away that caters for visitors from afar. Our team of professionals will be with you, every step of the way. Services include, but is not limited to, Legal, Architecture, Engineering, Land Survey and Marketing/PR.
Do not hesitate to be in touch.
IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN DO IT.