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Objection: 19 Railway Place West PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_769_2016 19 Railway Place West PRESTON

Number    D/769/2016
Location    19 Railway Place West PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        16/09/2016
Description    Proposed construction of four dwellings (three storey plus roof decks) and a reduction of car parking as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Gavin Crawford
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    409 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 1x 2bed + 3x 3 bed apts
L2: 2 bed (A1, A2, A3, A4)
L1: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (A1, A2, A3, A4)
GND: disguised 1 bed (A1, A2, A3)
P: rear laneway access to x4 spaces
Relies upon irresponsible, local amnesia to ignore minimum requirements for street setbacks,
gardens, permeable areas, landscaping, internal amenity, parking, storage space and so on
instead clear felling the site including significant numbers of mature trees.
Third bedrooms are disguised as “lounge”. Overlooks and overshadows 17 Railway pde
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 railway line,  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 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 1+6=7 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR RESIDENTS

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
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(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/769/2016 19 Railway Place West PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to your planning proposal.

Sincerely

Objection: 3 Harold Street PRESTON

Full Details Here: Objection to D_147_2017 3 Harold Street PRESTON

Number    D/147/2017
Location    3 Harold Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        7/03/2017 8:05:22 PM
Description    A medium density housing development, comprised of the construction of four (4) three-storey dwellings and one (1) double-storey dwelling, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        planning & design p/l preston
land size    634 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 units = 1x 2 bed + 4x 3 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen meals and lounge (KML)
L2                                  2 bed (U4, U3, U2), 2 bed +”study” (U1)
L1:     1 bed + KML (U5), KML (U4, U3, U2), KML + 1 bed (U1)
GND: 1 bed (U5), single (U5) + double garages (U4, U3, U2, U1)
Ignores minimum requirements for gardens, permealble areas, & landscaping
instead clear felling the site including significant numbers of mature trees
Provides sub standard vehicle access, with inadequate parking
Waste management ignores the design standards and is inadequate
Balconies too small, new cross-over conflicts with street tree, insufficient storage space
There is no acoustic damping againt straffic noise or thermal insulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
Maximising 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, 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling
& 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 1+8+1=10 spaces, and plans show 9 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR 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
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/147/2017 3 Harold Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 6 Josephine Grove PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_953_2016 6 Josephine Grove PRESTON

Number    D/953/2016
Location    6 Josephine Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        22/11/2016 1:00:00 AM
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         Paul Miziewicz

WHO             c.kairoz architects & bill kyriakopoulos
land size    714 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with x4 dwellings = 2x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
L1: 3 bed (U10, 2 bed (U2-U4)
GND: open plan kitchen/meals/loung (U1-U3), KML + 1 bed (U4)
P:  tandem drive and garage (U1, U4), single garage (U2, U3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS L’DRY SPACE
INADEQUATE SPOS (U1) and BALCONIES (U1-U3).
Building foundations on the sewer easement (U4)
Overlooking, overshadowing, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
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 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 2+4=6 spaces, and plans show 4 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/953/2016 6 Josephine Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 107-109 Gower Street PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_1088_2016 107-109 Gower Street PRESTON

Number          D/1088/2016
Location        107-109 Gower Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date            28/12/2016 1:00:00 AM
Description    Proposed construction of a medium density development consisting of nine (9) dwellings and a reduction in the car parking requirement as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer         Anne Taylor
Type            Medium Density Housing

WHO             ikonimides reid
land size    707+704=1411 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2 family homes with 9 units = 7x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed,
L1: kitchen meal and lounge, with inadequate balcony and air conditioner (U2-U8)
GND: 2 be (U2-U8), 3 bed (U1, U9)
B: tandem drive & garage (U1, U9) single garage (U2-U8)
garden should be 35%, instead just 30% “permeable surfaces”
NEW CROSS-OVER.
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS L’DRY SPACE
INADEQUATE SPOS and BALCONIES.
Building foundations on the sewer easement
Inadequate external storage space, not secure for U8 on belgrove st boundary
Overlooking, overshadowing, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 3 or more bed, 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 space for visitor to each 5 dwelling2
requires 7+4+1=12 spaces, and plans show 11 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/1088/2016 107-109 Gower Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_867_2016 37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON

Number          D/867/2016
Location        37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date            12/10/2016 9:55:22 PM

Description     Medium density housing development comprising the construction of 21 x three (3) storey dwellings on land affected by the Design and Development Overlay – Schedule 16 (DDO16) and a reduction in the car parking requirement as shown on the plans submitted with the application.Officer         John Limbach
Type            Medium Density Housing

WHO             taylor projects pty ltd, brighton
land size    2762 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace two family homes with 21 apartments each 3 bed
L2: 2 bed (x6), 3 bed (x15)
L1: open plan kitchen maeal lounge
GND: 2 bed (x6), double or tandem garage and bins
Front setback should 9 m, but reduced to 3m
Side and rear setbacks should be 1m, but are reduced to zero.
Insufficient SPOS, and all balconies are too small
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (A1-A3 similar to single garage).
Inadequate waste management inside garages. Insufficient external storage space
Overlooking, overshadowing,, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 42+4=46 spaces, and plans show 42 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
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/867/2016 37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 431 Plenty Road PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_12_2017 431 Plenty Road PRESTON

Number         D/12/2017
Location        431 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Date              13/01/2017 1:00:00 AM

Description    Development of a 5-storey building comprising 4 apartments, 1 commercial tenancy and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer         Jolyon Boyle
Type            Mixed Use Development

WHO             cera stribley architects prahran
land size    181 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace shop with small shop (34 sq m) + 2x 1bed + 2x 2 bed apts
L4 & L3: KML + 2 bed (A4)
L2: 1 bed + KML (A3), 2 bed (A2)
L1: 1 bed + KML (A1), KML (A2)
GND: shop (34 sqm) + bins
B: tandem car stackers for 2+3=5 spaces fiction
Bedrooms and balconies too small (A1, A2, A3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (A1-A3 similar to single garage).
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM (U4) & L’DRY SPACE.
Inadequate waste management. Insufficient storage space
Overlooking, overshadowing, noisy car stackers, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 1×4=4 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
NO LOADING BAY FOR SHOP, IMPLAUSIBLE TANDEM CAR STACKER
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/12/2017 431 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

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