(1) Where-

a) alterations or additions are to be effected or part of a building is to be re-elected; and

b) the local authority already has a complete set of all plans referred to in section 6 for the building concerned; the applicant may apply to the local authority for permission to submit part-plans

(2) An application in terms of subsection (1) shall be submitted in duplicate, and shall set out-

a) the designation of the site concerned , including the stand-number and street-address; and

b) a brief account of-

i) the nature and extent of the proposed work; and

ii) the materials which it is proposed to use; and

c) the estimat6ed value of the work.

(3) The applicant shall sign and date all copies of the application.

(4) Upon receipt of an application in terms of this section, the local authority may, either orally or in writing, call for further plans or information in relation to the existing building or the proposed changes.

(5) If the local authority agrees to permit the submission of part-plans, it shall-

a) approve the application, causing the form to be endorsed accordingly; and

b) specify on the form-

i) the extent of the existing building which, in addition to all proposed new work, must be shown on the plans to be submitted for approval in respect of the new work; and

ii) any further information relating to the safety, stability and durability of such existing work as the local authority may require.

(6) The local authority shall thereupon return one copy the endorsed application form to the applicant, and shall file the second copy.

(7) The endorsed application form shall be referred to as a part-plan permit, and shall be read as one with the part-plans submitted and approved in respect of the work

(8) If an applicant, having obtained a part-plan permit, submit part-plans not covered by the permit, the permit may be withdrawn, and the local authority may either call for a fresh application for permission to submit part-plans or require full plans to be submitted.