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Objection: 376 Plenty Road PRESTON

Full Details Here: Objection to D_949_2016 376 Plenty Road PRESTON

Number    D/949/2016
Location     376 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        21/11/2016
Description     A medium density housing development comprising the construction of five (5) dwellings a reduction of car parking requirements and alteration of access to a Road Zone – Category 1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Craig Murphy
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        architectural plans & permits for mr ilia menkinoski
land size    526 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 4x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2:  2 bed (all)  L1:  KML (all)
GND: 1 bed (U2-U4), 3 bed (U1)
P:   single garage (all)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U5
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2, U3, U4)
L’DRY IN GARAGE (U2, U3, U4)
NO SPACE FOR RUBBISH BINS EXCEPT IN GARAGE (ALL)
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 5+1=6 spaces, and plans show 5 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
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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/949/2016 376 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 48 Harrow Street PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_829_2016 48 Harrow Street PRESTON

Number     D/829/2016
Location     48 Harrow Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date         11/10/2016
Description     Medium density development proposing six (6) double storey dwellings and a reduction of the standard car parking requirement (1 visitor space) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        archiscale
land size    978 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 apts = 6x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:   2 bed (U1, U3, U4, U6), 1 bed + KML (U2, U5)
GND: KML (U1, U3, U4, U6), 1 bed (U2, U5)
P: tandem driveway & garage (U1), single garages (U2-U6)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY, LIVING SPACE SIMILAR TO SINGLE GARAGE
NEW CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREES
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 6+1=7 spaces, although plans show 7,  no space for visitors
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/829/2016 48 Harrow Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE:Objection to D_900_2016 _ Site (A)_ 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON

Number    D/900/2016
Location    site (A): 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON
Date        31/10/2016
Description     (A): 18-20 Stokes Street and 17-19 Penola Street, Preston: Housing development comprising the construction of a four (4) storey building and additional underground basement comprising 46 Units and reduction of the standard car parking requirement on land covered by a Development Plan Overlay and Special Building Overlay. All as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        billard leece partnership http://www.blp.com.au/
land size    A=1569 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2x sites for family homes with 22+46 apartments
APPLICATION IS FOR TWO (x2) DIFFERENT SITES
site A: 46 apts = 30x 1 bed + 16x 2bed
L3:  3×1 bed + 6x 2 bed
L2:  9×1 bed + 4x 2 bed
L1:  9×1 bed + 4x 2 bed
G    9×1 bed + 2x 2 bed
B:    21 parking space + bins
Special building overlay = “urban areas liable to inundation by overland flows from the          urban drainage system” (LPPF 44.05), conflicts with residential housing with basement bin         storage and car parking (site A).
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS for 1 bed apts
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE(ALL)
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT
Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor spaces to each 5 dwellings
(A) requires 46+9=55 spaces, whilst plans show 21 spaces
INADEQUATE 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/900/2016 : Site (A): 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_900_2016 _ Site (B)_ 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON

Number    D/900/2016
Location    (B): 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON
Date        31/10/2016
Description    (B): 29-35 Stokes Street, Preston: Medium density housing development comprising the construction of a three (3) storey building comprising 22 Units and reduction of the standard car parking requirement on land partly covered by a Special Building Overlay.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        billard leece partnership http://www.blp.com.au/
land size    A=1445 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2x sites for family homes with 22+46 apartments
APPLICATION IS FOR TWO (x2) DIFFERENT SITES
site B: 22 apts = 16x 1 bed + 6x 2 bed (as shown on plans)
Offers x3 wheelchair accessible apartments; G.03 (1 bed), G.05 (2 bed) and 2.05 (1 bed).
L2: 6×1 bed + 2×2 bed
L1: 6×1 bed + 2×2 bed
G   4×1 bed + 2×2 bed
P:  9 parking spaces on site
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
Special building overlay = “urban areas liable to inundation by overland flows from the             urban drainage system” (LPPF 44.05)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE(ALL)

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor spaces to each 5 dwellings
(B) requires 22+4=26 spaces, whilst plans show 9 spaces
INADEQUATE 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/900/2016 : Site (B): 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: PRESTON MARKET Stage 1B and 1C

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Number    D/398/2016                            Date        18/05/2016
Location    234-235 Preston Market PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    (Stage 1B) Development of a 10 storey building (Laneway Building) and a nine (9) storey building (Loft Building) comprising a total of 131 dwellings across both buildings, the relocation of the existing Aldi supermarket (1500m2 floor area) and other retail tenancies, a reduction to the car parking requirement and alterations to the existing vehicle access to Murray Road, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Mixed Use Development

Number    D/393/2016                            Date        18/05/2016
Location    234-235 Preston Market PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    (Stage 1C) Development of a 14-storey (station) building comprising 193 dwellings, retail tenancies and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO?        salta, the medich corporation, nh architecture, …
LAND SIZE    approx 5000 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ and https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    3 large buildings consume northern section between market, Cook St and Murray Rd

STAGE 1C D/393/2016

Stage 1B D/398/2016

“STATION” building

“LANEWAY” building

“LOFT” buildings

apartments

L3 – L13

L2 – L10

L3 – L8

3 bed apts

x15 (89-114 sq m) 9%

x8 (90 sq m) 9%

x2 (104 sq m) 5%

2 bed apts

x63 (61-82 sq m) 37%

x47 (62-83 sq m) 51%

x32 (76-81 sq m) 84%

1 bed apts

x92 (51-62 sq m) 54%

x37 (44-56 sq m) 40%

x4 (50-52 sq m) 11%

L2

75 parking spaces & 10 apts

L1

76 parking spaces, x3 offices (190, 298, 186 sq m) total 674 sq m

GND

Loading bay, waste facilities,

x9 retail spaces (821, 64, 352, 258, 264, 64, ~30, 235, 495 sq m) total 2583 sq m

basement

173 parking spaces, bicycle racks & storage

Parking

Office + retail

“STATION” building

“LANEWAY” building

“LOFT” buildings

14 + 99 = 102

30+63+92+170/5 = 219

16+47+37+100/5 = 120

4+32+4+38/5= 47

		Requires
 488 spaces in total, whilst plans show just 324 spaces

http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf

requires 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling,
requires 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 1 space for visitors to each 5 dwellings
retail space requires approx 4 parking spaces per 100 sq m leasable area
office space requires approx 3.5 parking spaces per 100 sq m leasable area

CONCERNS

ADDS TO MELBOURNES OVERSUPPLY OF 1 AND 2 BED APARTMENTS

POOR INTERNAL AMENITY ESPECIALLY 1 BED APARTMENTS (LANEWAY & LOFT BUILDINGS)

REMOVES PUBLIC PARKING FOR MARKET, SUPERMARKET & HIGH STREET

ADDS TRAFFIC TO MURRAY RD AT THE RAIL CROSSING

INTRODUCES CONFLICT BETWEEN TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS AT MURRAY RD

INTRODUCES CONFLICT FOR CYCLISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND VEHICLES WITHIN BASEMENT

INSUFFICIENT PARKING

SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT

WHAT LIES AHEAD ?

References
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https://www.darebinada.org/objections/objection-preston-market-stage-1b-1c

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaveOurPrestonMarket/

https://eservices.darebin.vic.gov.au/ePathway/Production/Web/GeneralEnquiry/EnquiryLists.aspx
and search for D/398/2016 (stage 1b) or D/393/2016 (stage 1c)

http://www.medich.com.au/projects/preston-markets/

http://www.salta.com.au/project/preston-market/

HOW TO OBJECT

(1) See proforma objection form here https://www.darebinada.org/category/objections
first page, top half, add your name and contact details with

“phone number=WITH HELD, as communication from the developer is to be in writing ”

(2) Consider adding you own unique objections. Keep them general and brief.

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

(4) 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

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

subject: Objection to D/398/2016 AND D/393/2016 234-235 Preston Market PRESTON

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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to these planning proposals.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 1 James Street PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_672_2016 1 James Street PRESTON

Number    D/672/2016
Location    1 James Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        12/08/2016
Description    Development of land with three (3) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Ann Taylor
Type        Medium Density Housing

who:        architectural plans & permits
land size    508 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com/maps/

Summary    replace family home with 3 units = 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
L1: open plan kitchen meals and lounge (U1-3)
GND: 2 bed (U2, U3), 3 bed (U1)
P: laneway acces to single garage (U3), tandem drive & garage (U2, U1)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U1, U2)
NON-VENTILLATED L’DRY (ALL)
TWO NEW CROSS-OVERS & CONFLICT WITH STREET TREE
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 4 spaces, rule is 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 2 spaces, rule is 1 spaces to each 2 bed dwelling
requires 6 spaces in total, and plans show 6 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) 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/672/2016 1 James Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal. Yours Sincerely

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