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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: 6 McComas Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_297_2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR

Number     D/316/2016
Location     6 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         14/04/2016
Description    Proposed medium density development comprising the construction of 7 double storey dwellings on land affected by the Design and Development Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Johannes Wuebbels
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    942 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 units = 7x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:  KML   (U1-U3, U6), KML + 1 bed (U4), 2 bed (U5, U7)
GND: 2 bed (U1-U3, U6, U7), 1 bed (U4), KML (U5, U7), 8 paring spaces
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U1-3, 5) & L’DRY CUPBOARDS
UNITS1-3 CONSUME HALF OF FRONT GARDEN

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 7+1=8 spaces, and plans show 8 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/297/2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 75 Howard Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_706_2016 23_08_2016 75 Howard Street RESERVOIR

Number     D/706/2016
Date         23/08/2016
Location     75 Howard Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     A medium density residential development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Caroline Dixon
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    685 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  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:    2 bed (U3, U2, U1)
GND: KML + 2 bed (U4), KML (U3, U2, U1)
P:single garage (all)
Units 2& 3 ghve 3rd bedroom disguised as study without providing extra parking
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
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 2 or more bed dwelling
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 4+2+0=6 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/706/2016 23/08/2016  75 Howard Street RESERVOIR
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_877_2016 8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY

Number     D/877/2016
Location     8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Date         10/10/2016
Description     A medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) double storey dwellings over basement car parking and a reduction of car parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type         Medium Density Housing
Officer        Craig Murphy
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        ecotechture design group st kilda
land size    815 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 (all))
GND: KML (all)
B: 6 spaces)
POOR SPOS, NEW CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
NO BINS = NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
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, and plans show 6 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKUNG
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/877/2016 8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE:Objection to D_900_2016 _ Site (A)_ 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON

Number    D/900/2016
Location    site (A): 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON
Date        31/10/2016
Description     (A): 18-20 Stokes Street and 17-19 Penola Street, Preston: Housing development comprising the construction of a four (4) storey building and additional underground basement comprising 46 Units and reduction of the standard car parking requirement on land covered by a Development Plan Overlay and Special Building Overlay. All as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        billard leece partnership http://www.blp.com.au/
land size    A=1569 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2x sites for family homes with 22+46 apartments
APPLICATION IS FOR TWO (x2) DIFFERENT SITES
site A: 46 apts = 30x 1 bed + 16x 2bed
L3:  3×1 bed + 6x 2 bed
L2:  9×1 bed + 4x 2 bed
L1:  9×1 bed + 4x 2 bed
G    9×1 bed + 2x 2 bed
B:    21 parking space + bins
Special building overlay = “urban areas liable to inundation by overland flows from the          urban drainage system” (LPPF 44.05), conflicts with residential housing with basement bin         storage and car parking (site A).
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS for 1 bed apts
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & 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
rule is 1 visitor spaces to each 5 dwellings
(A) requires 46+9=55 spaces, whilst plans show 21 spaces
INADEQUATE 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/900/2016 : Site (A): 18, 20 Stokes St and 17, 19 Penola St PRESTON
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_900_2016 _ Site (B)_ 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON

Number    D/900/2016
Location    (B): 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON
Date        31/10/2016
Description    (B): 29-35 Stokes Street, Preston: Medium density housing development comprising the construction of a three (3) storey building comprising 22 Units and reduction of the standard car parking requirement on land partly covered by a Special Building Overlay.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        billard leece partnership http://www.blp.com.au/
land size    A=1445 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2x sites for family homes with 22+46 apartments
APPLICATION IS FOR TWO (x2) DIFFERENT SITES
site B: 22 apts = 16x 1 bed + 6x 2 bed (as shown on plans)
Offers x3 wheelchair accessible apartments; G.03 (1 bed), G.05 (2 bed) and 2.05 (1 bed).
L2: 6×1 bed + 2×2 bed
L1: 6×1 bed + 2×2 bed
G   4×1 bed + 2×2 bed
P:  9 parking spaces on site
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
Special building overlay = “urban areas liable to inundation by overland flows from the             urban drainage system” (LPPF 44.05)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE(ALL)

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 spaces to each 5 dwellings
(B) requires 22+4=26 spaces, whilst plans show 9 spaces
INADEQUATE 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/900/2016 : Site (B): 29, 31, 33, 35 Stokes St PRESTON
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely