DRAFT Basic Assessment Report - For the Proposed Development of a Deck, Beach Access Boardwalk & Viewing Deck on Erf 9706, Portion 57 of Farm 443 Brakkloof, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. DEA&DP REF: 16/3/3/6/7/1/D1/15/0299/25
Preferred Alternative:
The proposed development consists of the construction of an outside deck (281 m² with firepit) and a beach access boardwalk with viewing deck (98.3 m²), with a combined footprint of 379.3 m² located within 100 m of the High-Water Mark (HWM).
The intervention is intended to replace a previously existing structure lost to fire damage and has been designed to minimise environmental impacts while promoting sustainable coastal access and use.
The development of a deck within 100 meters from the HWM and a beach access boardwalk plus viewing deck.
The dimension of this alternative is: Boardwalk: 98.3m2 New decking and firepit: 281m2
No ablution facilities will be in this area so no sewage effluent applicable