The re-advertisement of the proposed changes to the Linksfield Mixed Use Development were published last week.
This follows a decision by the City of Joburg’s Municipal Planning Tribunal to put the development on hold.
Also read: Residents object to Linksfield mixed use development
The tribunal hearing, which was held on October 4, ruled that there were “significant changes in the original township application”.
Ward 19 Clr Bill Rundle said these changes had not been brought to the attention of the public.
Residents now have 28 days to raise new objections to the development.
Some of the changes to the original development include the addition of a petrol station and a reduction in the number of residential units from 8 000 to 5 000.
Also read: Sizwe development on hold
Since 2011, residents have repeatedly raised concerns over the proposed development on the land around Sizwe Tropical Disease Hospital.
Activists allege that some 6 000 graves are situated on the property, including those of people who died from infectious diseases such as bubonic plague, anthrax and leprosy.
In addition, they argue, the land around the hospital is home to a wide variety of wildlife and indigenous grasses.
The application will be open for inspection from 8am to 3.30pm daily until November 29 at the City of Joburg’s registration counter for the Department of Development Planning.
Also read: Proposed Linksfield development an environmental concern
The department is situated in room 8100 on the eighth floor of A Block in the Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein.
Any objections or representations with regard to the application must be submitted to both the owner agent and the registration section of the department.
Alternatively, objections can be posted to P.O. Box 30733, Braamfontein, 2017 or faxed to 011 339 4000.
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