Preston

Here is the VCAT ruling to uphold Darebin Council’s decision to refuse the planning application for 27 Murphy Grove.

It may be useful material for future objections and VCAT cases.

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Number    D/191/2016
Date        11/03/2016
Location    18 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    A medium density housing development comprising the construction of 5 dwellings (4 double storey and one single storey) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Marisia Hammerton

land size    916 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        archsign 32 mollison abbotsford

Summary    Replace family home with 4x 2 bed + 1 x 3 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U1, U2), KML (U3, U4), single storey (U5)
GND: KML (U1), KML+1bed (U2), 2 bed (U3, U4), KML+2 bed (U5)
P: single garage (U1, U3, U4, U5), plus tandem driveway (U2)
No buildings over easements along rear (E) boundary
NO SPACE FOR U3 BINS, HIDDEN IN GARAGE
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U5
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING
LOSS OF VEGETATION
Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  4 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  7 in total, and plans show 6 spaces

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1)Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
available herehttps://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/191/2016 18 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

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Number    D/715/2015
Date        10/09/2015
Location    15 Bailey Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans submitted with the application
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Chris Lelliott

land size    843 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        metro building designers

Summary    Replace family home with 1x 4 bed + 2x 3 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U1-3)
GND: KML + study (U3) KML + study+ 1 bed (U2), KML + 1 bed (U1)
P: single (U3) and double garages (U1-U2)
No buildings over easements (not shown)
No bins for U3, and 2 sets of U2
U2 bins must travel through living area between yard and street
U3 (and U2) has 3rd (and 4th) bed room disguised as study

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  6 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  0 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  6 in total, and plans show 5 spaces

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1)Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
available herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

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(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/715/2015 15 Bailey Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

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Number    D/199/2016
Date        15/03/2016
Location    2 Bruce Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Development of eight (8) three (3) storey dwellings and a reduction in car parking requirement as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Jolyon Boyle

land size    465 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        archi edge design

Summary    Replace shop with 8x 2 bed units, one with 79 sq m office/retail space
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L2:  2 bed (U1-U8)
L1:  KML (U1-U8)
GND: single garage (U1-U8), + 79 sq m office retail (U1)
P: 8 spaces
No buildings over easements (not shown)
NO SPACE FOR RUBBISH BINS, HIDDEN DEEP INSIDE GARAGES
INSUFFICIENT PARKING SPACE FOR VISITORS

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  8 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  9 in total, and plans show 8 spaces

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1)Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
available herehttps://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.

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(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/199/2016 2 Bruce Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

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Number    D/108/2016
Date        16/02/2016
Location    23 Hawker Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Chris Lelliott

land size    556 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    Replace family home with 3x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U4), KML + 1 bed (U3, U2), 3 bed (U1)
GND: KML (U4, U1), 1 bed (U3, U2)
P: single garage (U4-U2), + tandem driveway (U1)
No buildings over easements (not shown)
NEW CROSS OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
INTRODUCES EXTRA TRAFFIC INTO SCHOOL ZONE

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  2 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  3 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  0 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  5 in total, and plans show 5 spaces

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1)Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
available herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d0108_2016_23_hawker_ave_preston
(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/108/2016 23 Hawker Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

 

Number    D/341/2016
Date        27/04/2016
Location    2 Margaret Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    The construction of three (3) dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Gavin Crawford

land size    649 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        archiscale 591 plenty rd

Summary    Replace family home with 1x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed + 1×4 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  2 bed +4th bed labelled “retreat” (U1) , 2 bed(U2), 2 bed (U3)
GND : KML + 1 bed (U1, U3), KML (U2)
P: double (U1) single garage (U2) double car port (U3)
No buildings over easements (not shown, likely N boundary)
U1 HAS FOURTH BEDROOM DISGUISED AS RETREAT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  4 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  5 in total, and plans show 5 spaces

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1)Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
available herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d341_2016_2_margaret_grove_preston
(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/341/2016 2 Margaret Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely