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Objection: 99 Gower Street PRESTON

Find Full Details Here: Objection to D_63_2017 99 Gower Street PRESTON  (save the file before opening to retrieve helpful documents)

Number     D/63/2017
Location     99 Gower Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date         8/02/2017 9:44:17 PM
Description     A medium density housing development comprising of the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Craig Murphy
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    784 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 apts = 2x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L1: 3 bed (U1 & U4),  2 bed (U2-U3)
GND: KML (U1-U4)
P:  2x single + 2x tandem driveway & single garages
Street set back to shallow, as overdevelopment encroaches into front garden
Poor energy efficiency (unit 4). Insufficient storage space
Doubtful whether unit 4 vehicle can can enter & leave in a forward direction.
Insufficient secluded private open space for unit 1
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling, 1 to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 4+2=6 spaces, 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) 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/63/2017 99 Gower Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours faithfully,