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“By virtue of the powers conferred on it by the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (“NEMA”) and the Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) Regulations, 2014, the Competent Authority herewith refuses Environmental Authorisation to the applicant to undertake the listed activities specified in section C below with respect to the proposed residential development on Portion 91 of the Farm Matjes Fontein No. 304 in Keurboomstrand, Plettenberg Bay, described in the Final Basic Assessment Report (“FBAR”), dated 30 July 2025, as prepared and submitted by Ms. Joclyn Marshall of Eco Route Environmental Consultancy, the appointed environmental assessment practitioner (‘EAP’). (…)”  [13/11/2025]

Document 1: Refusal of Authorisation