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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: New Planning Applications, March 2017

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On Advertising: 12th April 2017

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

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Objection: 610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR

Playing tricks with stairs!

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_707_2016 610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR
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Number    D/707/2016
Location     610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         19/08/2016 12:00:00 AM
Description     Proposed medium density development comprising four (4) double storey dwellings on the lot, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Status     On Advertising
Officer        Matthew Cullen
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    626 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 2x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1: 3 bed (U1), KML (U2, U3), 2 bed (U4)
GND: KML (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3), KML + 1 bed (U4)
P:  4x single garages
NEW CROSS-OVER.
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U1, U4 KML size similar to single garage).
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM (U4) & L’DRY SPACE.
INCONSISTENT STAIRS (14 steps for U2, U3, 17 steps for U1, U4 ) FOR
DECEPTION ABOUT 3rd BEDROOMS (U1, U4) DISGUISED AS “TV ROOM”.
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 2+4=6 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR RESIDENTS

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/707/2016 610 Gilbert Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

PRESTON MARKET RALLY: 11am, Saturday 6th of May 2017

See the flyer below for full details:

PrestonMarketRally

Objections: 52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

See full Details Here: Objection to D_794_2016 52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

Number    D/794/2016
Location    52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        28/09/2016
Description    Proposed medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey and (2) two single storey dwellings and a waiver of the visitor parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Johannes Wuebbels
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        pn builders pty ltd
land size    1117 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 unts = 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  3 bed (U1, U6), 2 bed (U2, U4)
GND: KML (U1, U2, U5, U6), KML+2 bed (U3, U4)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U2-U5)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2, U5)
NO SPACE FOR RUBBISH BINS SO PLACE IN FRONT YARD (U1, U6)
3rd BED (U1 & U6) DISGUISED AS ‘FAMILY ROOM’
NEW CROSS-OVER TO SUMMERHIIL RD CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 4+4+1=9 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/794/2016 52 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning.

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objections: 71 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_850_2016 71 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR

Number    D/850/2016
Location    71 Summerhill Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        12/10/2016
Description    A medium density housing development comprising six (6) dwellings and a reduction of visitor car parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Craig Murphy
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        building design group, justin and daniel bottiglieri
land size    581 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 apts = 6x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2: 1 bed (A1), 2 bed (A2 – A6)
L1:  KML + 1 bed (A1),  KML (A2 – A6)
GND/P: 6x single garages
NO SPOS AT GROUND LEVEL FOR A1-A5
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U1-U6) SAME AS SINGLE GARAGE
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
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 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 6+1=7 spaces, and plans show 6 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING

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/850/2016 71 Summerhill Road 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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