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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

On Advertising: Weekly update 14th of June, 2017

The weekly update of “On advertising” Planning Applications
is attached highlighting potential over developments
coming to your neighbourhood right now
and in the near future.

DAREBIN_PLANNING_on_advertising_2017_06_14

Next DADA Meeting: 7pm, Tuesday July 18th 2017

The next DADA meeting is planned for 7pm, Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 at 573 Plenty road, Preston. (corner of Josephine Grove)

All welcome.

Meeting Notes: 13th of June 2017

DADA notes13062017.final

Happy reading!

Objection Update: 6 McComas Street RESERVOIR

New plans are submitted, and the on advertising period extended
They are complimented by a revised objection that now includes solid reasons from VPP.
This should have been rejected immediately
Consider re-submission
See Full Details Here: 2nd chance for Objection to D_297_2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073 (save the file before opening)
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Number     D/316/2016
Location     6 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         14/04/2016
Description    Proposed medium density development comprising the construction of 7 double storey dwellings on land affected by the Design and Development Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Johannes Wuebbels
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    942 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 7x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  KML   (U1-U3, U6), KML + 1 bed (U4), 2 bed (U5, U7)
GND: 2 bed (U1-U3, U6, U7), 1 bed (U4), KML (U5, U7), 8 parking spaces
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U1-3, 5) & L’DRY CUPBOARDS
UNITS1-3 CONSUME HALF OF FRONT GARDEN

SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 7+1=8 spaces, and plans show 8 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/297/2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

On Advertising: Weekly Update for June 7th 2017

The weekly update of “On advertising” Planning Applications
is attached highlighting potential over developments
coming to your neighbourhood right now
and in the near future.

DAREBIN_PLANNING_on_advertising_2017_06_07

Objection: 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_1063_2016 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR (save/download the file before opening)

Number     D/1063/2016
Location     7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         22/12/2016 8:56:22 PM
Description    A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of four (4) double-storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid & pro town planning solutions
land size    827 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with x4 units =  3x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1: 3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3) , 1 bed (U1)
GND: KML (U1-U3), 1 bed + KML (U4)
P:  1x tandem driveway + single, 3x single garages
INSUFFICIENT SPOS for unit 1, INSUFFICIENT STORAGE SPACE
BEDROOMS TOO SMALL (3.0×2.9) for B2 of U2, U3,
NEW CROSS-OVER, POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U4 similar to s gge).
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 3+2=5 spaces, and plans show 5 spaces

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) 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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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/1063/2016 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Sincerely

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