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Objection Update: 153 Wood Street, PRESTON

The above planning application has not yet been rejected by Darebin Council Planning Committee but the developer has  filed an appeal at VCAT.

Details of how to file a Statement of Grounds are here:

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE VCAT PROCESS
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(1) Choose one the following three options, in order of impact and workload
(a) do nothing
(b)write a “submission of grounds”,without speaking at the hearing
(c)write a “submission of grounds” and present/speak during the hearing.
Note that (a, b) anyone can attend the hearing , but (c) only those who ask to present
their statements are able to do so.
(2)For options (b) and (c) complete the accompanying “
VCAT FORM A – STATEMENT OF GROUNDS”
  • Your contact details
  • postal address, contact phone number and email address
Note that email addresses are made available to all parties in the proceedings, and
facilitate electronic communication which is faster than delivering hard copy
documents sent by mail. These are usually positive outcomes.
  • Tick the box “I do” or “I do NOT” intend to present (speak)
  • Write your statement of grounds.
Assistance can be provided in the form of generic statements on the broad themes of;
overdevelopment, conflicts with local planning policy framework, other regulations
and policies, negative impacts upon the residents, immediate neighbours, current an
future generations of Darebin inhabitants, etc etc
  • length of time to present, at least 20 mins and not “too long”
If you do not know what an expert witnesses is, the answer is “No”.
(3) Send a copy of your completed form
to VCAT and the two main parties involved in the
hearing, namely Darebin council and the appeal applicant. See below
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email:
vcat-admin@vcat.vic.gov.au
subject: VCAT Form A Statement of Grounds (add name and number of application)
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Dear VCAT Admin,
Please find attached a copy of my statement of grounds for this case
yours sincerely
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email:
townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: VCAT Form A Statement of Grounds, (add name and number of application)
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Dear Darebin Planning,
Please find attached a copy of my statement of grounds for this case
yours sincerely
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email: the applicant

subject: VCAT Form A Statement of Grounds, (add name and number of application)

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Dear Applicant,
Please find attached a copy of my statement of grounds for this case.
Statement of Grounds proforma here:
Statement of Grounds VCAT 153 Wood Street PRESTON

 

 

Objection: 208-216 High Street PRESTON

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Suggested letter box drop recipients
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Sacred Heart School (Clifton Grove) and parents
218, 220 High St PNH Children services and church hall
259 high St V&L Aquarium, tropical fish shop
243-247 may also be occupied

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Number    D/865/2014
Date         23/09/2014 6:28:47 PM
Location     208-216 High Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     1. Construction of a seven (7) storey (plus two (2) basement levels and a partial mezzanine level) mixed use building; 2. A reduction in the car parking requirement associated with the use as four (4) shops and 77 dwellings; 3. Waiver of the loading/ unloading requirement associated with the shop use; as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type         Mixed Use Development

land size    984 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace shop and dwelling with 7 storeys = 4 shops, 2 basements
+ 77 dwellings = 26x 1 bed + 51x 2 bed
L6:  3x 1 bed +   4x 2 bed, (3x 1bed <50 sqm)
L5:  7x 1 bed +   7x 2 bed, (5x 1bed <50 sqm)
L4:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (1x 1bed <50 sqm)
L3:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (4x 1bed <50 sqm)
L2:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (4x 1bed <50 sqm)
L1:  4x 1 bed + 10x 2 bed, (4x 1bed <50 sqm)
GND: 4 shops with x2 levels, 196 + 132 + 125 + 135 sq m
x6 Bins, 16 spaces (8 staff + 4 visitor + 4 resident)
B1:  30 spaces        B2:  37 spaces
INTERNAL AMENITY IS NOT THE BEST (6.02 is 1 bed at just 36 sq m)
MAJORITY OF 1 BED APTS (21 OF 26) ARE 50 SQ M OR LESS
2 bed apts are 50-76 sqm (5.02, 4.03, 4.04 are just 50 sq m)
90 DEGREE REAR SET BACK = NO REAR SET BACK
VEHICLE AND BICYCLE ACCESS CONFLICT via narrow rear laneway

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  77 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  15 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires ? spaces, unknown rules for shop staff parking
requires  >92 in total, and plans show 83 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING for residents and visitors
NO LOADING BAY for x4 (four) shops

WHO        sjb planning, 1/80 dorcas st, southbank

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
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/865/2014 208-216 High 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

Objection: 590 Murray Road PRESTON

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Number    D/502/2015
Date        8/07/2015
Location    590 Murray Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of 5 double storey dwellings, reduction in visitor car parking to zero (0) and alter access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Paul Miziewicz

land size    916 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
L1:    1 bed (U5), KML + 1 bed (U4),  2 bed (U3-U1)
GND: KML+ 1 bed (U5),  1 bed (U4),  KML (U3-U2), K&M+L (U1)
Parking:  single garage (U5-U1)
No easement shown?
INTERNAL AMENITY NOT THE BEST
BINS are permanently stored in the garage for U4
U5 car access, IMPOSSIBLE to turn around on the property
CLEAR FELL ALL VEGETATION
Relies upon NEW CROSS-OVER to Murray Rd

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 space, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires 6 in total, and plans show 5 spaces
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING

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
see email example below
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/502/2015 590 Murray Road 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: 24 Lucille Avenue RESERVOIR

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Number    D/1067/2015
Date        21/12/2015 7:28:47 PM
Location     24 Lucille Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     A medium density development comprising construction of three (3) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    586 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 3 units = 2x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed
L1:  3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3)
GND: all use open plane KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
Parking: tandem drive way + single (U1), single (U2, U3) garage
no building over 1.83 m easement along rear (SE) boundary

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 2 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 0 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires 4 in total, and plans show 4 spaces

WHO        archisign 1/32 mollison st abbotsford

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) save the file, maybe add todays date ddmmyy eg. Darebin_objection_ddmmyy.doc
(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
see email example below
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/1067/2015 24 Lucille Avenue 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: 375 St Georges Road THORNBURY

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Number    D/1083/2015
Date        24/12/2015
Location    375 St Georges Road THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description    Proposed construction of a four storey mixed use development comprising a takeaway food premises and five (5) dwellings with associated car parking, and reduction of car parking and loading facilities, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Mixed Use Development
Officer        Gavin Crawford

land size    235 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace “flamingo pizza” with 4 story 6 apts = 1x 1 bed + 5x 2 bed
L3: 1 bed only, 2 bed with open plan KML
L2: 2x 2 bed with open plan KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
L1: 2x 2 bed with open plan KML
GND: 80 sq m shop + 33 sqm for car stacker
GND: 2 bed (U1),  KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc (U2-U4)
Parking:  5 car stacker
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY,  2 bed = 50-70 sqm
SIXTH DWELLING is 1 bed = 26 sqm,
NO GARBAGE BINS

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  6 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  7 in total, and plans show 5 or 6 spaces
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING,  Loading bay for retail premises

WHO        vaastu pty ltd, burwood

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) save the file, maybe add todays date ddmmyy eg. Darebin_objection_ddmmyy.doc
(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
see email example below
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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/1083/2015 375 St Georges Road 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: 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:  KML (U1),  2 bed (U2-U4)
GND: 2 bed (U1),  KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc (U2-U4)
Parking:  single garage (U1-U3), uncovered car space over easement (U4)
No building over 1.83 m wide easement along (W) boundary
Fictitious vegetation
INTERNAL AMENITY  NOT THE BEST (especially U4)
New + ENLARGED CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE

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        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) save the file, maybe add todays date ddmmyy eg. Darebin_objection_ddmmyy.doc
(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
see email example below
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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