Draft Basic Assessment Report - Proposed Development on Portion 59 of Farm 216, Uitzicht, Knysna, Western Cape. - DFFE Ref: TBC

The Applicant (Kobus Smit) has proposed development on Portion 59 of Farm 216 (Referred to as the property throughout the report. The property has been investigated by a team of specialists (Terrestrial, Plant, Faunal, and Aquatic) in correlation with the Environmental Assessment Practitioner.

The following holds relevance to the environmental considerations:
•The current vegetation in areas proposed for development is highly modified.
•Apart from the adjacent Knysna Estuary, no additional aquatic sensitivities have been identified.
•No faunal SCC have been identified on the property.

Four distinct structures will be developed as part of the proposed project, all collectively referred to as “the proposed development.” These structures are outlined in the Basic Assessment as follows:
•Manager's Accommodation Units
•Conference Centre and Tourist Facilities
•Garages
•Entertainment Facilities

The majority of the proposed development will take place on areas that have already been disturbed. Consequently, no alternative plan was considered more suitable. This option presents the least environmental impact and does not necessitate changes to the current planning and design.