It seems there is an abundance of applications for Melville at the moment and it is in residents’ interest to read through lodged applications and engage as active citizens to steer the recent momentum in the suburb. An application for a restaurant liquor license in Auckland Park that borders the Melville area was lodged with the Gauteng Liquor Board (Application GLB 7000015257). The application is to apply for a restaurant […]

Dear Melville Residents and Interested Parties, We seem to be inundated with large, high-density planning applications at present. While we as a committee of the MRA, with the ward councillor and the city are working hard on a proactive way to deal with these applications, we ask that you remain active citizens and we remain reactive to such developments.  (REZONING) OF ERVEN 48 AND 49, MELVILLE, FROM RESIDENTIAL 1 TO […]

Dear Melville Community, We are all shocked and saddened by the incident that took place at a local chemist on Monday morning (13 June). Our thoughts are with the staff and patrons of The Local Choice Pharmacy Mays, as well as innocent bystanders, like the delivery driver who sustained injuries. We wish him a swift recovery and peace for those affected by this incident. Many thanks to Beagle Watch for […]

There is a rezoning application for 29 4th Ave Melville. The application is for a four-story mixed-use building to include shops, restaurants, offices, and accommodation. A copy of the application is attached. If you wish to object please use the template attached. You can choose which objections to raise while putting into your own words and using your own experience, please. If the objections look too similar they are seen as […]