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Objection: 34 Don Street RESERVOIR

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Number    D/699/2015
Date        4/09/2015 12:00:00 AM
Location     34 Don Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Medium density development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type     Medium Density Housing

land size    800 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    3 bed, 2 car family home losses back garden to 3 units = 3x 1 bed
L1:  all are 2 bed (U1-U3)
GND: all are open plan kitchen + meals + lounge + laundry + etc
parking: single garage (U1, U2) +  carport (U3)
no bins
No building over 1m wide easement along (SW) boundary.
Access via former laneway (?) shared with 96 Darebin Blvd

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 3 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 5 in total, and plans show 5 spaces

WHO        pj body works

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/699/2015 34 Don 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: 7 Barry Street RESERVOIR

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Number    D/924/2015
Date        11/11/2015 8:55:46 PM
Location     7 Barry Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Construct a medium density housing development comprising eight (8) double storey dwellings and a reduction in the car parking requirement associated with the use of the land, as shown on the plans submitted with the application.
Type     Medium Density Housing

land size    974 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 8 units = 6x 2 bed + 2x 1 bed
al are open plan KML = kitchen + meals + lounge + laundry + etc
L1: no details 1 bed +KML (U4,5,1), 2 bed (U8,7,2), KML (U6,3)
GND: KML (U8,7,2), 2 bed (U6,3,1)
parking: garage + tandem driveway (U1), carport for 7 vehicles
INTERNAL AMENITY NOT THE BEST (<50 sq m for 1 bed U4, U5)
NO BINS for U2, U4, U5, U7
parking relies upon rear lane access (single carriage way)

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  8 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  0 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  9 in total, and plans show 8 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) 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/924/2015 7 Barry 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

Objections: 49 Shand Road RESERVOIR

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Number     D/650/2015
Date         21/08/2015 7:55:46 PM
Location     49 Shand Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Construct a medium density development comprising two (2) double storey dwellings and one (1) single storey dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type     Medium Density Housing

land size    634 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 = 1x 2 bed + 2x 3bed
all use open plane KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
L1:  single storey (U3), 2 bed (U2), 3 bed (U3)
GND: 3 bed* +KML (U1), KML (U2-U3)
Parking: tandem + single (U1), single (U2) double (U3) garages
*U1 3RD BED IS LABELLED “STUDY”
NEW CROSS OVER TO SHAND RD CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
no building over easement along rear (W) boundary
INTERNAL AMENITY IS NOT GREAT

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 1 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 5 in total, and plans show 5 spaces

WHO        st jays 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) 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/650/2015 49 Shand Road 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

Objections:4 Strettle Street THORNBURY

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Number D/667/2015
Date 24/08/2015 7:55:46 PM
Location 4 Strettle Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description Development of six (6) double storey dwellings (plus roof terrace) and a reduction in the car parking requirement (visitor car parking) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type Medium Density Housing

land size 1408 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace family home with 6 units = 6x 3 bed
all use open plane KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
L2: “roof deck” for all, but details are vague
L1: 3 bed (U1-U5), 2 bed (U1)
GND: KML (U1-U5), KML+1bed (U1)
Parking: tandem drive way + single (U6+U1) garage
tandem back yard + single (U5-U2)
INTERNAL AMENITY NOT GREAT
TANDEM PARKING CONSUMES BACK YARD FOR U2-U5
BINS TO BE STORED INSIDE GARAGES
New cross over
no building over easement along rear (W) boundary

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 12 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 13 in total, and plans show 12 spaces
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING

WHO pillar+post 12/79 ireland st west melbourne

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) 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/667/2015 4 Strettle 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 Update: 12-14 Sheffield Street PRESTON

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Number    D/517/2015
Location    12-14 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of nine (9), double storey dwellings and reduction of the standard visitor car parking requirement as shown in the plans accompanying the the application.

land size       2 blocks = 1660 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
existing family homes here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace family home with 9 double storey units = 9×3 bed (124-131 sqm)
L1: 3x bed. windowless bathroom and ensuite
GND: open plan kitchen/lounge/living (approx 5×6 m2)
parking:  single garage (25 sq m) and tandem driveway
No visitor parking

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
18 spaces,  rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
1 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
19 in total, and plans show 18 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING for visitors

who        clarke hopkins clarke 115 sackvile st collingwood

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Estimated cost of this development:             – $2.0 Million
Estimated sale of this development:             +$4.5 Million+ = 9 x $0.5M+
-$0.00286 Million (VCAT Application fee)
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Do the maths
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VCAT ref    P408/2016
Location    12-14 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Name of applicant
AJC Global properties (pty ltd is in ivanhoe)
details of representative
harlock jackson pty ltd
virginia jackson
12/497 burke rd
camberwell 3124
info@harlockjackson.com.au
9419 7477 and 0418 141 598
Name of responsible authority
City of Darebin
permit application number
D/517/2015
Hearing date    16 August 2016 (1 day)
Date by which a statement of grounds must be received by VCAT
05 May 2016
If you would like to help out as a party to the hearing there is some information that may help here:

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Statement of Grounds VCAT 12-14 SHEFFIELD STREET PRESTON VIC 3072 P408 2016

Objection Update: 2-4 Clarke st, RESERVOIR

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VCAT ref    P359/2016
Location    2-4 Clarke st, RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Name of applicant
ikonimides reid
details of representative
Planning appeals pty ltd
chris mackenzie
3/780 high st thornbury 3071
chris@planningappeals.com.au
9484 8349 and 0438 355 641
Name of responsible authority
City of Darebin
permit application number
D/695/2015
Hearing date    04 August 2016 (3 hrs)
Date by which a statement of grounds must be received by VCAT
26 April 2016

Help to contribute as a party to the hearing is here:

README_how_to_contribute_to_VCAT_process

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Statement of Grounds P359 2016 2 and 4 Clark Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073