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Darebin Appropriate Development Association Charter (November, 2022)   Since 2005 Darebin Appropriate Development Association DADA, is a group of residents of Darebin concerned with inappropriate development. DADA represents and provides assistance to residents who might feel unheard and powerless when development is happening near them. DADA acts to preserve the nature and character of our welcoming community and influence planning at all levels of government to ensure appropriate … Read More.. about About DADA

Objection: 388 Station Street THORNBURY

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Number    D/1100/2015
Date        24/12/2015
Location    388 Station Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of four double storey dwellings together with associated landscaping and car parking as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Chris Lelliott

land size    604 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
L1:  open plan KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc (U4), 2 bed (U3-U1)
GND: 2 bed (U4), KML (U3), KML + study (U2, U1)
Parking: shared double garages (U1-U2) and (U3-U4)
no building over easement along rear (S) and side (W) boundaries
NO BINS FOR U2
NO VENTILATION for U1, U2 toilet, laundry &’study’, & U4 bathroom/toilet
ACCESS conflict between new cross over (U3&4) and street trees

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 0 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires 4 in total, and plans show 4 spaces

WHO        ikonimides reid

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/1100/2015 388 Station Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 293 Station Street FAIRFIELD

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Number    D/1028/2015
Date        10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
Location     293 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
Description     Medium density housing development comprising the construction of a double storey building containing five (5) dwellings, a reduction in the car parking requirement (visitor car parking space) and alteration of access to a Road Zone – Category 1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    772 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 units = 5x 2 bed
All use open plan KML=kitchen/meals/lounge et
L1: 2 bed (U1, U5), 1 bed + KML (U2-U4)
GND: KML  (U1, U5), 1 bed       (U2-U4)
Parking: each has a single garage, with NO VISITOR PARKING
no building over easement along rear (E) boundaries
NO VENTILATION for bathrooms (GND U2-U4, L1 U1&U5)

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 5 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 6 in total, and plans show 4 spaces, INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING

WHO        beyond design group and loro homes pty ltd

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/1028/2015 293 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 71 Miller Street THORNBURY

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Number    D/1102/2015
Date        30/12/2015
Location    71 Miller Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description    A medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) double storey dwellings and a reduction of visitor car parking on land affected by a Special Building Overlay (SBO) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        John Limbach

land size    678 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org.au
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 units = 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
L1: KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc (KML)+2 bed (U1), KML+1 bed (U5-6)
GND: 1 bed (U1-U6)
Parking: single (U1-U5) garage, double garage (U6)
No buildings over easement along side (E) or rear (S) boundary
All x6 bins placed in yard of U6
ACCESS IS VIA LAND FOR URBAN DRAINAGE AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT
see http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/44_05.pdf   (SBO)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U1

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 5 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 2 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 1 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwelling
requires 8 space, whilst plans show 7 spaces
QUESTIONABLE VEHICLE ACCESS to U6 garage
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING

WHO        time architects 141-3 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/1102/2015 71 Miller Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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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
++++++++++++
(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: 22, 24 Knox Street RESERVOIR

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Number    D/815/2015
Date        12/10/2015
Location    22, 24 Knox Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    A medium density housing development comprising the construction of six double storey dwellings on land in the General Residential Zone Schedule 2 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type    Medium Density Housing
Officer    Jacquie Payne

land size    652+457=1109 sq m (details found via
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2x family home with 6 units = 2x 2 bed + 4 x3 bed
L1: 3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U4, U6), 2+1bed “study/retreat” DISGUISE (U2, 3, 5)
GND: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (all), +’study’ (U3)
Parking:  double (U1), single garage (U2-U6), + visitor car space
No building over easement along (N) boundary = SPOS for U3 & visitor P
3rd bed room for U2,U3, U5 is DISGUISED as “study/retreat”

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
SEEMS OK until “study/retreat” (U2,3,5) becomes 3rd bedroom, so….
requires  2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  8 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires  11 in total, and plans show 8 spaces = INSUFFICIENT PARKING

WHO        planning and design 235d tyler st

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 (see above).

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/815/2015 22-24 Knox Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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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
++++++++++++
(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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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