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Objection: 141 Roberts Street NORTHCOTE

Full Details Here: Objection to D_332_2017 141 Roberts Street NORTHCOTE

Number     D/332/2017
Location    141 Roberts Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Date        11/05/2017 2:34:35 PM
Description     Proposed medium density development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings in a SBO and a reduction in the standard car parking rate, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
officer         Matthew Cullen
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO            ybl remmus
land size    456 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 3 dweelings, 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
L1 : 2 bed (U1), 3 bed (U2, U3)
GND: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
P: 3x single garages, but new cros over remove x3 pinkey street parking space s
Ignores minimum front set back and claims front garden is SPOS
Ignores minimum requirements for gardens, permeable areas, & landscaping
Fails to appreciate the significance of the special building overlay, with the former         laneway offering drainage for urban floowaters, now to be blocked with extened
buildings, paved yards and closed fences.
Provides inadequate parking, insufficint SPOS, insuffuent external storage space
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
maximising the dwelling yeild at minumum quality for SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling
and 1 space to each 1-2 bed dwellings
requires 4+1= 5 spaces, and plans show 3 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
HOW TO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/332/2017 141 Roberts Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
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Dear Darebin Planning

Find attached an objection to your planning proposal.

Sincerely

Objection: 136 Wood Street PRESTON

See full details here: Objection to D_265_2017 136 Wood Street PRESTON
Number	D/265/2017
Location	136 Wood Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date		12/04/2017 12:00:00 AM
Description     Construction of a medium density development consisting of three (3) dwellings and a shop to the front of an existing two (2) dwelling development and a reduction to the car parking requirement as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer		Ann Taylor
Type		Mixed Use Development

WHO	    	feras al assad
land size	644 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary	Has planning approval for 2x 2 bed double storey dwellings behind a family home.
		Now replace the front yard with small "retail shop" (78.3 sq m) as platform for
		raised 2 bed dwelling, and demolish the family home for another 2x 2 bed dwellings.
		Relies on small living spaces as open plan kitchen-meals-lounge (KML) 		
		L1:  2 bed (U1), 1 bed + KML (U2, U3), 2 bed (U4), KML (U5)
		GND: "shop" (under U1) 1 bed (U2, U3), KML (U4), 2 bed (U5)
		P: single garage (U1, U4, U5)  shared double car space (U2, U3).
		Reduces the street set back to zero. Balconies over look each other and neighbours
		Ignores minimum requirements for gardens, permeable areas, & landscaping
		Buildings (69%), driveways (20%), permeable area (11%)
		Insufficient SPOS and external storage space for all dwellings
		Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
		maximising the dwelling yeild at minumum quality for SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT 

Parking	http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
		rules; 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling, 1 visitor space to 5 dwellings
		requires 5+1=6 spaces, and plans show 5 spaces, INSUFFICIENT PARKING

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
    "phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing " 
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
        Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
        Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
        email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/265/2017 136 Wood Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning 
Find attached an objection to your planning proposal. 
Sincerely

Objection: 2 Bradshaw Street KINGSBURY

See full details here: Objection to D_198_2017 2 Bradshaw Street KINGSBURY

Number    D/198/2017
Location    2 Bradshaw Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
Date        24/03/2017 1:00:00 AM
Location    2 Bradshaw Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of eight (8) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans submitted with the application.
Officer        Jolyon Boyle
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimidis reid
land size    1303 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 8x 2bed dwellings
L1 & GND: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge & 2 bed (A1-A8)
P:  1 + 7 = 8  spaces, and under size gap (2.8×4.9 m) outside unit 5
Sewer and drainage easements prevent buildings over the entire site
Ignores minimum requirements for gardens, permealble areas, & landscaping
Provides inadequate parking
The street set back is ignored to expand the building.
There is no acoustic damping againt traffic noise or thermal insulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
maximising the dwelling yeild at minumum quality for SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 1+8=9 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
“phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing ”
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/198/2017 2 Bradshaw Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to your planning proposal.

Sincerely

Objection: 1 Grampian Street PRESTON

See full details here: Objection to D_134_2017 1 Grampian Street PRESTON
Number	D/134/2017
Location	1 Grampian Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date		8/03/2017 1:00:00 AM
Description     Construction of medium density development consisting of five (5) dwellings and waiver of the visitor car parking requirement as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer		Anne Taylor
Type		Medium Density Housing

WHO		archsign abbotsford
land size	918 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary	replace family home with 5x 3bed dwellings 
		L1 & GND: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge & 3 bed (D1-D6)
		P: 3x tandem driveways + single & 2x double garages
		Ignores minimum requirements for gardens, permealble areas, & landscaping
		Provides inadequate parking 
		Insufficient SPOS for dwelling 1
		No external storage space for any of the dwellings
		D5 vahicle access cannot turn around so must use reverse gear for backwards trip
		There is no acoustic damping againt traffic noise or thermal insulation
		Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
		maximising the dwelling yeild at minumum quality for SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT 

Parking	http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
		rules; 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling
		and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
		requires 5x2+1=11 spaces, and plans show 10 spaces
		INSUFFICIENT PARKING

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
    "phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing " 
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
        Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
        Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
        email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/134/2017 1 Grampian Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning 
Find attached an objection to your planning proposal. 
Sincerely

Objection: 853 Plenty Road RESERVOIR

See full Details here:  Objection to D_1075_2015 853 Plenty Road RESERVOIR

Number	D/1075/2015
Location	853 Plenty Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date		22/12/2015 1:00:00 AM
Description	Construction of a five (5) storey building (including partial basement level) comprising 15 dwellings, a reduction in the car parking requirement and alteration of access to a Road Zone - Category 1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer		John Limbach
Type		Medium Density Housing

WHO		john cotter & cornall building design 101/30 wreckyn st nth melbourne
land size	730 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary	replace family home with 15 apts = 10x 1 bed + 
5x 2 bed apts 
		L3:     2 bed (apts 13, 14, 15)		
		L2:     1 bed (apts 10, 11, 12)
        		L1:     1 bed (apts  6, 7, 8, 9)
		GND: 1 bed (apts 3, 4, 5) &  2 bed (apts 1, 2)
		P: rubbish, storage & x10 parking spaces
		Ignores minimum requirements for  gardens, permeable areas, landscaping, internal 
		amenity, parking, storage space. 6 x 1bed apts are less than 50 sq m.
		10 apts have under size bedrooms and 4 have undersize balconies
		Waste management ignores the design standards and is inadequate
		Balconies are too small is depth and area, The storage space is insufficient
		There is no acoustic damping againt noise from adjacent arterial road with trams, 
		 and no  thermal insulation
		Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
		maximise the dwelling yeild at minumum quality to deliver SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT 
		
Parking	http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
		rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
		and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
		requires 15 + 5 = 20 parking spaces, and plans show 10 spaces
		INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
    "phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing " 
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
        Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
        Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
        email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

++++++++++++++++++++++++++
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/1075/2015 853 Plenty Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear Darebin Planning
Find attached an objection to your planning proposal. 
Sincerely

Objection: 16 Bernard Street RESERVOIR

See Full details here:  Objection to D_67_2017 16 Bernard Street RESERVOIR

Number      	D/67/2017
Location    	16 Bernard Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        	         9/02/2017 8:42:11 PM
Description	A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of five (5) double-storey dwellings, ; a reduction in the visitor car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer     	       Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type        	       Medium Density Housing
WHO               ikonimides reid
land size	592 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary	replace family home with 5x 2bed dwellings 
		relies upon small open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
		L1:     1 bed + KML (D1-D4), KML (D5)
		GND: 1 bed (D1-D4), 2 bed (D5)
		P:       laneway access to x5 spaces
		Ignores minimum requirements for gardens, permealble areas, & landscaping
		Provides inadequate parking 
		The street set back is ignored to expand the building.
		There is no acoustic damping againt traffic noise or thermal insulation
	Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
		maximising the dwelling yeild at minumum quality for SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT 
		
Parking	http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
		rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
		and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
		requires 1+6=7 spaces, and plans show 5 spaces
		INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR RESIDENTS

HOW TO OBJECT
++++++++++++
(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details with
    "phone number=WITH HELD, communication from the developer is to be in writing " 
(2) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date

(5) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
        Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072
        Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING
        email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
(2) Walk surrounding streets.  If you knock on doors you can discuss the proposal and get neighbours to sign the objection on the spot.  Alternatively you can drop the information in their letterbox and follow up with a visit later.
(3) Send to Darebin town planning by email, fax, mail or in person
Post to: PO BOX 91 Preston 3072. Fax 8470 8877 ATTENTION: TOWN PLANNING

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/67/2017 16 Bernard Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear Darebin Planning,
 Find attached an objection to your planning proposal. 
Sincerely
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