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Objection: 127 Albert Street PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_360_2016-127-albert-street-preston

Number D/360/2016
Date 11/05/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location 127 Albert Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description Construction of four (4) three storey attached dwellings with associated car-parking
and landscaping as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer Gavin Crawford
Type
Medium Density Housing
WHO
land size ikonimides reid
497 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family homes with x4 apartments, 2x 2 bed + 2x 2+1 bed
L2: I bed (A1-A4)
L1: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (A1-A4), +1 bed (A1, A2)
GND: 1 bed (A3, A4), 1 bed disguised as rumpus (A1, A2)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (L1: A1-A4)
NO BINS = NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
NO L’DRY FOR A1
SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT
Parking
http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 4 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 6 spaces in total, and plans show 4 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/360/2016 127 Albert Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 49 Roseberry Avenue PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_585_2016-49-roseberry-avenue-preston

Number D/585/2016
Location 49 Roseberry Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
Date 14/07/2016
Description Construct a medium density housing development comprising of four (4) double
storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer Marisia Hammerton
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO ikonimides reid deddy tjahjadi
land size 486 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family homes with x4 units
L1: open plan kitchen/meal/lounge (ALL), + 1 bed (U2, U3)
GND: 2 bed ((U1, U4), 1 bed (U2, U3) + wide corridor
P: x2 shared double garages, access via single carriage laneway
BUILDING EXTENDS TO TITLE BOUNDARY
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2 & U3) & L’DRY (ALL)
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT
AWKWARD VEHICLE ACCESS VIA SHARED LANEWAY
Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires 4 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 4 spaces in total, and plans show 3 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/585/2016 49 Roseberry Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 281-3 Spring & 3 Edwards Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_1026_2015-281-283-spring-3-edwards-street-reservoir-vic-3073

Number    D/1026/2015
Date        8/12/2015
Location    281-3 Spring & 3 Edwards Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    Development of a six (6) storey building (plus 2 basement levels) comprising 30 apartments, 3 shops and 2 food and drink premises and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Jennifer Roche
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    820 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    Replace x3 businesses with x5 businesses + 30 apartments
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L5:                 2 bed (A27-A29),         3 bed (A27)
L4:                 2 bed (A21-A26)
L3:                 2 bed (A15-A20)
L2: 1 bed (A8, A9), 2 bed (A10,A11,A12,A14), 3 bed (A13)
L1: 1 bed (A1, A2), 2 bed ( A3, A4, A5, A7), 3 bed (A6)
GND:Cafe&Restaurant (79 & 73 sq m) + 3x shops (67, 67, 81 sq m)
B1: 20 parking spaces
B2: 19 parking spaces
AWFUL INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS 1 BED APTS (A1, A2, A8, A9)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS 2 BED APTS (REMAINDER EXCEPT A27 IS OK)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS
BINS IN BASEMENT
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
INADEQUATE VENTILLATION FOR BASEMENTS AND COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
SITE OVERDEVLOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires   2 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires  29 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires   6 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires   ? spaces for x5 business + patrons
requires  >37 spaces in total, and plans show 39 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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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/1026/2015 281, 283 Spring & 3 Edwards Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 1/492 Gilbert Road PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_163_2016-1_492-gilbert-road-preston-vic-3072

Number    D/163/2016
Date         9/03/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     1/492 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Construction of a medium density housing development comprising three (3) dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Daniel Murphy
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        architectural plans and permits

land size    430 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    Back yard has 2x 2 bed units, next replace the family home with 3x 2 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:      2 bed +KML (U2, U3)
GND:  2 bed +KML (U1)
P:  single garages
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS FOR U2 & U3
NON-VENTILLATED WC & L’DRY (U1 & U3)
U3 BALCONY OVERLOOKS U1 YARD & 494 GILBERT RD
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING
SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  5 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 VISITOR spaces, rule is 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires  6 spaces in total, and plans show 5 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/163/2016 1/492 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely