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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: 416 St Georges Road THORNBURY

Full Details Here: Objection to D_894_2016 416 St Georges Road THORNBURY

Number    D/894/2016
Location    416 St Georges Road THORNBURY VIC 3071
Date        28/10/2016
Type         Medium Density Housing
Description    Buildings and works for a four storey mixed use development comprising 89sqm shop and 9 dwellings, reduction of car parking and waiver of loading bay requirements as shown on the submitted documentation.
Officer        Gavin Crawford

WHO        multiply town planning & da rodrigues
land size    456 sq m  http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with shop & 9x 2 bed apts
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L3: 2x 2bed apts
L2: 3x 2bed apts
L1: 4x 2bed apts
GND: retail (89 sq m), car stackers
P:  stackers hold 9 vehicles
KITCHENS  AS CORRIDORS (A1-A6)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR A3 & A4 (48.7 & 53.2 sq m)
NON-VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (A1,A3,A5,A7,A8,A9)
NO LOADING BAY FOR RETAIL PREMISE
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 9+1=10 spaces, and plans show 9 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/894/2016 416 St Georges Road THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 36 Tambo Avenue RESERVOIR

See Details Here: Objection to D_756_2016 36 Tambo Avenue RESERVOIR

Number    D/756/2016
Location    36 Tambo Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        11/09/2016
Description    Construction of a medium density housing development comprising four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Daniel Murphy
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        360 architecture pty ltd
land size    642 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 4x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:     2 bed (U1, U2, U3), 1 bed (U4)
GND:  KML (U1, U2, U3), 1 bed + KML
P:   singl e garage (U1, U2, U3) & carport (U4) over easement
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U5
INSUFFICIENT SPOS (U1, U2, U3)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2, U4) & L’DRY SPACE (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
requires 4 spaces, and plans show 4 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/756/2016 36 Tambo Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 17 Acheron Avenue RESERVOIR

See Details Here: Objection to D_76_2017 17 Acheron Avenue RESERVOIR

Number     D/76/2017
Location     17 Acheron Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         14/02/2017 6:32:19 PM
Description     Development of three (3) dwellings (two double storey dwellings and one single storey dwelling), as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer
Officer        Jolyon Boyle
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        architectural plans and permits
land size    671 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 3 units = 1x 3 bed + 2x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2)
GND: KML (U1, U2), KML + 1 bed (U3)
P:   tandem drive and garage (U1), garage (U2), carport over easement (U3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U3
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE FOR U2&U3
NEW CROSS-OVER
LOSS OF MATURE CANOPY TREES
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 2+2=4 spaces, and plans show 4 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/76/2017 17 Acheron Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 4 Dunne Street KINGSBURY

Full Details Here: Objection to D_898_2016 4 Dunne Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083

Number D/898/2016
Location 4 Dunne Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
Date 27/10/2016
Description Proposed medium density housing development comprising the construction of 3 double
storey dwellings and 1 single storey dwelling as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer Johannes Wuebbels
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO building design group and darren toll
land size 770 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with 4 units = 3x 3 bed + 1x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1: 3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3) + 3rd Bed disguised as “retreat”
GND: KML (U1-U3),2 bed+ KML (U4)
P: double (U1) and single (U2-4) garages
UNITS 2&3 HAVE DISGUISED THIRD BEDROOMS
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR ALL
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
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
rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 6+1=7 spaces, and plans show 5 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/898/2016 4 Dunne Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely