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Objection: 29 Hayes Street NORTHCOTE

Full Details Here: Objection to D_8_2017 29 Hayes Street NORTHCOTE

Number     D/8/2017
Location     29 Hayes Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Date         18/01/2017 5:58:59 PM
Description    Construction of four dwellings (two and three storeys) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Gavin Crawford
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        taoukarchitects
land size    526 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/  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 (U3, U4), 3 bed (U2)
L1:  KML (all)
GND: 1 bed (U2-U4), 3 bed (U1)
P:   tandem drive way and garage (all)
NO SPACE FOR BINS TO U4 EXCEPT IN GARAGE
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR 4
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
TWO NEW CROSSOVERS to 27 HAYES ST DRIVE WAY
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
requires 8 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces
EXCEPT vehicle access for U2-U4 is via 27 Hayes St driveway of parked cars
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/8/2017 29 Hayes Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 73 & 75 Dunne Street KINGSBURY

Full Details Here: Objection to D_814_2016 73 & 75 Dunne Street KINGSBURY

Number     D/814/2016
Location     73 & 75 Dunne Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
Date         7/10/2016 5:58:59 PM
Description    Proposed medium density development comprising the construction of 6 double storey dwellings and a waiver of the visitor car space as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Johannes Wuebbels
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        building design group and evagon developments pty ltd
land size    505+520=1025 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace x2 family home with 6 units = 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  3 bed (U1, U6), 2 bed (U2-U5)
GND:  KML (U1-U6)
P:tandem drive + single (U1, U6), garage (U2, U5), carport over easement (U3, U4)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U2-U5
INSUFFICIENT SECLUDE PRIVATE OPEN SPACE FOR ALL
NEW CROSS-OVER
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT
Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 2 spaces to each 3 bed or more dwelling
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 4+4+1=9 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING & NO ON STREET 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/814/2016 73 & 75 Dunne Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 48 Harrow Street PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_829_2016 48 Harrow Street PRESTON

Number     D/829/2016
Location     48 Harrow Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date         11/10/2016
Description     Medium density development proposing six (6) double storey dwellings and a reduction of the standard car parking requirement (1 visitor space) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        archiscale
land size    978 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 6 apts = 6x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:   2 bed (U1, U3, U4, U6), 1 bed + KML (U2, U5)
GND: KML (U1, U3, U4, U6), 1 bed (U2, U5)
P: tandem driveway & garage (U1), single garages (U2-U6)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY, LIVING SPACE SIMILAR TO SINGLE GARAGE
NEW CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREES
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 6+1=7 spaces, although plans show 7,  no space for visitors
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/829/2016 48 Harrow Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 19 Raleigh Street THORNBURY

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_808_2016 19 Raleigh Street THORNBURY

Number     D/808/2016
Location     19 Raleigh Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Date         7/10/2016
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprising five (5) double storey dwellings and waiver of the visitor car parking requirement as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Andrew Guthrie
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        archisign abbotsford
land size    697 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 apts = 5x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  KML+ 1 bed (A1-A4), 2 bed (U5)
GND: 1 bed (A1-A4), KML (U5)
P:single garage (all)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR A5
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (GND A1-A4)
SHOWS FICTIONAL CANOPY TREES
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=5 spaces, and plans show 4 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/808/2016 19 Raleigh Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely