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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: 37 North Road RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_481_2016-37-north-road-reservoir-vic-3073

Number     D/481/2016
Date         16/06/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     37 North Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of three (3) double-storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type         Medium Density Housing

land size    644 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        taoukarchitects & m squared projects

Summary    replace family home with 2x 2 bed + 1×3 bed apts
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  3 bed (U1),  2 bed (U2, U3)
GND: KML (U1-3)
P: double (U1) and single garages (U2, U3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILATED BATHROOMS

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  2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  4 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/481/2016 37 North Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objections: 38 MacArtney Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE:  objection-to-d_350_2016-38-macartney-street-reservoir-vic-3073

Number     D/350/2016
Date         28/04/2016 6:04:47 PM
Location     38 MacArtney Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     A medium density residential development comprising construction of six (6) double storey units and a waiver of the visitor car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Caroline Dixon
Type         Medium Density Housing

land size    811 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        ikonimidis reid

Summary    replace family home with 5x 2 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  KML   (U1, U2), 2 bed (U3, U4, U5)
GND: 2 bed (U1, U2), KML   (U3, U4, U5)
B: x5 space carport
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS,
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILATED BATHROOMS

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 spaces, rule is visitor 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/350/2016 38 MacArtney Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 56 McMahon Road RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_233_2016-56-mcmahon-road-reservoir-vic-3073

Number     D/233/2016
Date         24/03/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     56 McMahon Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Construction of a medium density development comprising three (3) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type         Medium Density Housing

land size    712 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        eminent designs 5/5 hope st brunswick

Summary    replace family home with 2x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U3, U2), 3 bed (U1)
GND: KML (U3, U2, U1), 3rd bed disguised as study (U1)
P: carport (U3), garage (U2), double garage (U1)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
CREATES PARKING CONGESTION OPPOSITE ST STEPHENS PRIMARY SCHOOL

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   1 spaces, rule is visitor 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires   5 spaces in total, 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/233/2016 56 McMahon Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 186 Gilbert Road PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_275_2016-186-gilbert-road-preston-vic-3072

Number     D/275/2016
Date         6/04/2016 11:00:00 PM
Location     186 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Use and development of the land with a four (4) storey building comprising nine (9) dwellings and a shop; a reduction in the car parking requirement; waiver of the loading bay requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type         Mixed Use Development

land size    524 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimidis reid

Summary    replace family home with 4x 1 bed + 4 x 2 bed a+ 1x 3 bed apts
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L2:  1 bed (A7, A8)                   3 bed (A9)
L1:  1 bed (A3, A4),  2 bed (A5, A6)
GND: Shop (88 sq m),  2 bed (A1, A2)
B: x9 parking spaces PLUS STORAGE FOR RUBBISH
INSUFFICIENT PARKING, ABSENCE OF LOADING BAY SERVICING THE SHOP
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
AWFUL INTERNAL AMENITY FOR SMALL (<50 SQ M) 1 BED APTS (A3, A4, A7, A8)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS
UNBELIEVABLE VEHICLE ACCESS VIA REAR LANEWAY
ZERO LANDSCAPING OPPORTUNITIES
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   8 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires   1 spaces, rule is visitor 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires  11 spaces in total, and plans show 10 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/275/2016 186 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely