The Municipality of the City of Cape Town approved revised building plans for a three‑storey dwelling on Ms Harrison’s Camps Bay property. Neighbouring owners, represented by the Camps Bay Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association and PS Booksellers (Pty) Ltd, objected to the approvals over several years. They contended that the plans contravened title deed setback restrictions, zoning scheme height and building line regulations, and that the City failed to properly consider their objections when approving the plans under the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act. After unsuccessful interdict, review proceedings in the High Court, and an appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal, the applicants sought leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court.