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Objection: 20-22 Thackeray Road RESERVOIR

 Full Details Here: objection-to-d_389_2016-20-22-thackeray-road-reservoir-vic-3073

Number     D/389/2016
Date         18/05/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     20-22 Thackeray Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Construct a medium density housing development comprising the construction of of eight (8) double storey dwellings, with a reduction in the standard visitor car-parking requirement to zero as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type     Medium Density Housing

land size    693+703=1396 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    replace 2x family home with 4x 2 bed + 4x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  3 bed (U1, U4, U5, U8), 2 bed+ ambiguous space (U2, U3, U6, U7)
GND: KML (U1-U8)
B:  4x tandem driveway + garage, 4 x single garage
Easement along rear boundary provides limited SPOS
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (KML similar size to single garage)
AND INSUFFICIENT SPOS, INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS &
DISGUISED 3rd BEDROOMS AWAIT PARTITION WALL (U2,U3, U6, U7)

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  4 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires  13 spaces in total, and plans show 12 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) 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

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/389/2016 20-22 Thackeray Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely