Durban homeowners score big win over neighbouring property 05 April 2021 - 11:43 By Tania Broughton In their court papers, the couple allege that the two structures were erected in flagrant disregard of town planning controls apparently with the knowledge and in collusion with city employees . Image: 123RF/STOCK STUDIO44
Homeowners living on Durban’s Berea have secured a court victory, with costly implications for the local municipality, to set aside the decision to approve plans for a neighbouring development which blocks sea and city views and casts their home of 21 years into darkness.
The court battle, launched by Pelodor and Michael Timveos, has taken more than three years and as many applications, and the two dwellings, on the neighbouring site, have almost reached completion.