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Objection Update: 13 Dean Street PRESTON Refusal

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Number        D/602/2015
Date            6/08/2015
Location        13 Dean Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description        Proposed medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) dwellings in a two (2) storey building and reduction of visitor car space to zero (0) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.

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CITY OF DAREBIN REFUSAL TO GRANT A PERMIT

WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE REFUSAL?

1. The proposal does not meet the objectives of Clause 22.04 Neighbourhood Character Policy in terms of not responding to the preferred neighbourhood character of the area through secluded private open space provided at first floor.

2. The proposal provides for inappropriate vehicular access under Clause 52.06-8 Design standards for car parking in the Darebin Planning Scheme.

3. The proposal does not meet the objectives of Clause 55 of the Darebin Planning Scheme, more particularly
(a) non-compliance with residential policy, as the proposal is an over development (Standard B2).
(b) Non-compliance with secluded private open space for dwelling 4 Clause 55.05-4 B28 Private open space.

Date Issued    19 APR 2016

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Objection: 22 Preston Street, PRESTON

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Number    D/814/2015
Date        9/10/2015
Location        22 Preston Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Construction of six (6) triple storey townhouses and a reduction in the standard parking requirement (1 visitor car space) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Gavin Crawford

land size    423 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 units = 5x 2 bed + 1x 1 bed
L2: 2 bed (U6-U2), 1 bed (U1)
L1:  open plan KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc (all)
GND: garage with laundry, entrance corridor, bins in small yard.
Parking: single garage (U1-U6)
no building over easement along rear (E) boundaries
SHALLOW SET BACK, OVER LOOKS NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES
NO VENTILATION FOR BATHROOMS (U2, U3, U4)
NO VISITOR PARKING
PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICLE ACCESS VIA SINGLE CARRIAGE LANE WAY             LANE WAY ACCESS conflict for 318-348 High, 2-20 Preston& 251-263 Gower St

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 6 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 1 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires 7 in total, and plans show 6 spaces. INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING

WHO        archisign 1/32 mollison st abbotsford

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.

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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/814/2015 22 Preston 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

Objection: 31 Gregory Grove PRESTON

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Number    D/697/2015
Date        2/09/2015
Location    31 Gregory Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of four (4) dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Chris Lelliott

land size    650 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 4x 2 bed
Relies upon open plan KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
L1:  KML + 1 bed (U1-U2),  2 bed (U2), roof (U4))
GND: 1 bed + ”study” (U1),  1 bed (U2),  KML (U3), KML + 2 bed (U4)
Parking:  garage (U1-U3), 1/2 garage + 1/2 car space over easement (U4)
No building over 3.05 m wide easement along (S) boundary
U1 “STUDY” IS A CUPBOARD WITH WINDOW, APPROX 1.4X3.3 SQ M
BINS STORED IN GARAGE FOR U2

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

WHO        time architects 141-143 leicester st carlton

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/697/2015 31 Gregory 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

Objection: 50 Regent Street PRESTON

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Number D/1046/2015
Date        17/12/2015
Location    50 Regent Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprising of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Marisia Hammerton

land size    769 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 4x 3 bed
all use open plane KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
L1:  3 bed (U1), KML + 1 bed (U2, U3), KML (U4)
L1:  KML (U1), 2 bed + study (U2, U3), 3bed (U4)
Parking: tandem drive way + single garage (U1, U4)
x2 deep with car stacker (U2, U3)
RUBBISH – No space for BINS and NO WASTE MANAGEMNENT PLAN

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 8 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 8 in total, and plans show 8 spaces

WHO        melbourne group construction pty ltd & r architecture glen waverley

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/1046/2015 50 Regent 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

Objection Update: 153 Wood Street, PRESTON

The above planning application has not yet been rejected by Darebin Council Planning Committee but the developer has  filed an appeal at VCAT.

Details of how to file a Statement of Grounds are here:

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE VCAT PROCESS
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(1) Choose one the following three options, in order of impact and workload
(a) do nothing
(b)write a “submission of grounds”,without speaking at the hearing
(c)write a “submission of grounds” and present/speak during the hearing.
Note that (a, b) anyone can attend the hearing , but (c) only those who ask to present
their statements are able to do so.
(2)For options (b) and (c) complete the accompanying “
VCAT FORM A – STATEMENT OF GROUNDS”
  • Your contact details
  • postal address, contact phone number and email address
Note that email addresses are made available to all parties in the proceedings, and
facilitate electronic communication which is faster than delivering hard copy
documents sent by mail. These are usually positive outcomes.
  • Tick the box “I do” or “I do NOT” intend to present (speak)
  • Write your statement of grounds.
Assistance can be provided in the form of generic statements on the broad themes of;
overdevelopment, conflicts with local planning policy framework, other regulations
and policies, negative impacts upon the residents, immediate neighbours, current an
future generations of Darebin inhabitants, etc etc
  • length of time to present, at least 20 mins and not “too long”
If you do not know what an expert witnesses is, the answer is “No”.
(3) Send a copy of your completed form
to VCAT and the two main parties involved in the
hearing, namely Darebin council and the appeal applicant. See below
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email:
vcat-admin@vcat.vic.gov.au
subject: VCAT Form A Statement of Grounds (add name and number of application)
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Dear VCAT Admin,
Please find attached a copy of my statement of grounds for this case
yours sincerely
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email:
townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: VCAT Form A Statement of Grounds, (add name and number of application)
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Dear Darebin Planning,
Please find attached a copy of my statement of grounds for this case
yours sincerely
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email: the applicant

subject: VCAT Form A Statement of Grounds, (add name and number of application)

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Dear Applicant,
Please find attached a copy of my statement of grounds for this case.
Statement of Grounds proforma here:
Statement of Grounds VCAT 153 Wood Street PRESTON