Land Use Notice: Consent Application – ERF 316, 35 Third Avenue, Melville
Proposed Rezoning at 35 3rd Avenue – Motorcycle Workshop
Dear Residents,
The Melville Residents’ Association Land Use Committee has received formal notice from the City of Johannesburg Development Planning Department regarding an application for Consent Use on:
ERF 316, Melville
35 Third Avenue
The application seeks permission to operate a motorcycle repair workshop on a property currently zoned Residential 1.
This application has been circulated by the City for comment (Ref: Ward 87 notice dated 5 February 2026 ).
What Is Being Proposed?
The applicant is requesting consent to use the garage component of the property as a motorcycle repair workshop.
Under the City of Johannesburg Land Use Scheme, the primary land use right for Residential 1 is a Dwelling House. Workshop-type activities typically fall within commercial or industrial land use zones and are not listed as a standard secondary consent use under Residential 1.
Matters Residents May Wish to Consider
Residents may wish to consider the following when deciding whether to object:
Parking & Road Safety:
A residential stand may not provide sufficient off-street parking for customer vehicles, potentially creating congestion and safety hazards.
Noise Impact:
Motorcycle repairs, engine revving, testing and mechanical work may negatively affect neighbouring residential properties.
Pollution & Environmental Concerns:
Oils, fuels and mechanical waste may pose environmental and health risks to nearby residents, children and wildlife.
Existing Conduct Concerns:
Residents have raised concerns about aggressive or unruly behaviour associated with current operations on the property.
Scope of Application:
The application refers only to the garage use as a workshop. Residents may wish to consider whether other activities on the property are being addressed in this application.
How to Submit an Objection
Residents who wish to object must send a unique objection (do not copy and paste generic reasons) to:
📧 objectionsplanning@joburg.org.za
CC: mra-landuse@ilovemelville.co.za
Your objection must include:
Your full name
Your physical address
Your contact number
The ERF number and street address of the property
Clear reasons for your objection
Your signature (typed name is generally accepted in email submissions)
⚠️ Objections without proper identification and contact details may not be considered valid by the City.
Example Objection Structure (For Guidance Only - Make It Unique)
Subject: Objection – ERF 316 Melville – 35 Third Avenue
Dear Sir/Madam,
I, [Full Name], residing at [Your Address], hereby object to the consent use application for ERF 316, Melville (35 Third Avenue).
My objections are based on the following:
The proposed workshop use is incompatible with Residential 1 zoning and the residential character of the area.
The property does not appear to have sufficient off-street parking to accommodate customer vehicles.
Noise from motorcycle repairs and testing will negatively affect neighbouring residents’ quality of life.
The use may result in environmental risks associated with fuel and oil storage and disposal.
Kindly record my objection and provide confirmation of receipt.
Yours faithfully,
[Name]
[Contact Number]
[Physical Address]
The MRA Land Use Committee will continue to monitor this matter and provide updates.
If you have questions, please contact:
📧 mra-landuse@ilovemelville.co.za
