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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: 4 Sturdee Street RESERVOIR

SEE FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_914_2016 4 Sturdee Street RESERVOIR

Number    D/914/2016
Location    4 Sturdee Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        7/11/2016
Description    Variation of Restrictive Covenant contained in Instrument No. 1205724 Volume 5015 Folio 832 by deleting the following words contained in Part (c) “…not more than one dwelling house shall be erected on any one Lot”… and replacing with the words “not more than 04 Town Houses may be erected on the Lot No.96”
Officer        Sarah Chiang
Type        Subdivision

WHO        architectural plans & permits for mr ilia menkinoski
land size    910 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    subdivision aims to replace family home with 4 units
no further details available

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/914/2016 4 Sturdee Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 9 Sheffield Street PRESTON

SEE FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_1055_2016 9 Sheffield Street PRESTON

Number    D/1055/2016
Location    9 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        16/12/2016
Description    Medium density development consisting of four (4) double storey attached dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Ann Taylor
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        planning design group & wei he
land size    809 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 4x ? bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2:     3 bed (U1-U3,)
GND: KML (U1-U3), KML+3 bed (U4) with 3rd bed disguised as study
P:       double (U1-U3) and single garage (U4l)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U4
WALLS ON BOUNDARIES (U4)
NON-VENTILLATED TOILET (ALL) and L’DRY (ALL)
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 2 spaces to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 8 spaces, and plans show 7 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/1055/2016 9 Sheffield Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Council Decision on Preston Market and Penola Street Development Proposals

Dear DADA folk,

A fantastic decision at the Darebin Council meeting last night to refuse unanimously both planning applications for Stage 1B and 1C of the Preston Market redevelopment and the planning proposal for the social housing development at Penola Street.

Councillor Greco posed motions against the market development plans and added a further motion to request support of our state and federal representatives.  We thank him for his unflagging support of the community to save the market.

Many residents attended in support and ask questions regarding the proposals during question time.  Objector representatives were not able to give a verbal submission to the stage 1B proposal.

You can watch the proceedings here: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/en/Your-Council/How-council-works/Meeting-Agendas-and-Minutes

Question time starts around 10 minutes in and the debate starts on the Penola Street proposal after that and then Preston Market after that.

Our sincere thanks must go to Lori-anne Sharpe, Save our Preston Market group and Chris Erlandsen, DADA President for their tireless efforts in bringing about the result and for their stellar presentations, under difficult circumstances, at the meeting.

Also a big thanks to those of your who attended last night and to all who objected.  Around 700 objections is significant and made a difference to the final decision.  the high number of objectors will also support a future VCAT case.

Lastly, thanks to all the Councillors who were there and voted on block to refuse the applications.  Their support under the pressure is much appreciated.

Have a great day.  Tomorrow work begins for the next stage of the battle to save the market from the ravages of over and inappropriate development.

Cheers, Maria

Objection: 376 Plenty Road PRESTON

Full Details Here: Objection to D_949_2016 376 Plenty Road PRESTON

Number    D/949/2016
Location     376 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        21/11/2016
Description     A medium density housing development comprising the construction of five (5) dwellings a reduction of car parking requirements and alteration of access to a Road Zone – Category 1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Craig Murphy
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        architectural plans & permits for mr ilia menkinoski
land size    526 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 4x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2:  2 bed (all)  L1:  KML (all)
GND: 1 bed (U2-U4), 3 bed (U1)
P:   single garage (all)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U5
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2, U3, U4)
L’DRY IN GARAGE (U2, U3, U4)
NO SPACE FOR RUBBISH BINS EXCEPT IN GARAGE (ALL)
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 5+1=6 spaces, and plans show 5 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/949/2016 376 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely