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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: 3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_1038_2016 3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR (save the file before opening)

Number     D/1038/2016
Location     3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         19/12/2016 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
land size    785 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 0x 2 bed + 4x 3 bed
L1:  3 bed (U1, U2, U3), 1 bed (U4)
GND: living space (U1, U2, U3),  same + 1 bed (U4)
P:  single garage (all)
CONFUSED PLANS, U4 garage and bins pass thru SPOS for U3 ?
X4 DISGUISED 3rd bed rooms, without providing parking
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY for U4.
Insufficient SPOS U1 (28 sq m), Insufficient external storage
U4 car cant turn around
drive way too close to habitable rooms for U2, U3, U4
Questionable storage space for all & SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 3+ bed dwelling, 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 4×2=8 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
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/1038/2016 3 Loddon Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Sincerely

Objection: 978 High Street RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Re_ Objection to D_966_2016 978-980 High Street RESERVOIR (save the file before opening)

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Number     D/966/2016
Location     978 High Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         25/11/2016 7:17:39 PM
Description     Construction of a five (5) storey (plus roof terrace and basement) mixed use building, a reduction in the car parking requirement and a waiver of the loading/unloading requirement associated with the use as 10 dwellings and a food and drink premises, as shown on the plans submitted with the application.
Status         On Advertising
Officer        John Limbach
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        novale management services pty ltd
land size    401 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2 shops with cafe and 10 apts = 2x 1bed + 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L4 & L3: 2x 2 bed apts
L2 & L1: 1x 3 bed + 2x 1 bed apts
GND: cafe (115 sq m), bins, tandem multi-deck car stackers (2.7×5.6 m)
B:  storage lockers, services & pit
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (1-A4 similar to single garage).
x4 bedrooms (except A5 B1) width and depth too small 55.07-12
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM (ALL) & L’DRY SPACE
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling, 1 visitor ro each 5 dwellings
Food and drink premise, 4 spaces to each 100 sqm leasabel floor space
requires 4+8+2+4 = 18 spaces, and plans claim 8+5 = 13 spaces
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR AND CAFE PARKING, NO LOADING BAY FOR CAFE
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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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/966/2016 978-980 High Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Sincerely

On Advertising: Weekly Update, 30th of May 2017

Highlighting potential over developments for your neighbourhood right now and in the near future.

DAREBIN_PLANNING_on_advertising_2017_05_30

On Advertising: Weekly List, 24th of May 2017

Highlighting potential over developments for your neighbourhood right now and in the near future.

DAREBIN_PLANNING_on_advertising_2017_05_24

Objection: 135 High Street PRESTON (update)

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_272_2016 135 High Street PRESTON (if the file doesn’t open directly save it first)

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Number     D/272/2016
Location     135 High Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date         11/04/2016 12:00:00 AM
Description    Use and development of the land for the purpose of a six (6) storey mixed use development comprising six (6) dwellings and a shop; a reduction in the car parking requirement; waiver of the loading bay requirement; as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type         Mixed Use Development

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    300 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 apartments & shop  = 5x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L4 & L3: 1x 2 bed apts
L2:      2x 2 bed apts
L1:      1x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed apt
GND: 6 x car spaces (x4 are too narrow) & 50 sq m shop
Lounge and bedrooms are too small for A2 and A4
New cross over (only 5 m wide requires car space widths 3.2 m)
Car spaces 2-4, vehicle can not turn around to exit forwards.
No loading bay for shop
Fails to meet minimum design standards
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling, 1 visitor space to 5 dwellings
requires 2+5+1=8 spaces, and plans show 6 spaces
insufficient parking
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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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/272/2016 135 High Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Sincerely

Objection: 5 Willoughby Street RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Re_ Objection to D_1065_2016 5 Willoughby Street RESERVOIR  (if the file doesn’t directly open save it first)

Number     D/1065/2016
Location     5 Willoughby Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         22/12/2016 7:27:47 PM
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprised of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Ben Porteous
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        Michael kodsi & summerhill drafting
land size    790 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 units = 1x 2 bed + 3x 3 bed
L1:  3 bed (U1, U3), living space (U2), 2 bed (U4)
GND: living space (U1, U3), 2 bed (U2), small KML + 1 bed (U4)
P:  tandem driveway+ garage (U1, U4), single (U2), double (3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY for U4.
Insufficient SPOS for U1 (front yard is NOT SPOS) and U3
U4 vehicle can NOT turn around, must reverse along driveway
U1-U3 habitable rooms are too close to the driveway
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 6+1=7 spaces, and plans show 7 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 at 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/1065/2016 5 Willoughby Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

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