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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

Objections: 20-22 Thackeray Road RESERVOIR

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_389_2016-20-22-thackeray-road-reservoir-vic-3073

Number     D/389/2016
Date         18/05/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     20-22 Thackeray Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Construct a medium density housing development comprising the construction of of eight (8) double storey dwellings, with a reduction in the standard visitor car-parking requirement to zero as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type     Medium Density Housing

land size    693+703=1396 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    replace 2x family home with 4x 2 bed + 4x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  3 bed (U1, U4, U5, U8), 2 bed+ ambiguous space (U2, U3, U6, U7)
GND: KML (U1-U8)
B:  4x tandem driveway + garage, 4 x single garage
Easement along rear boundary provides limited SPOS
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (KML similar size to single garage)
AND INSUFFICIENT SPOS, INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS &
DISGUISED 3rd BEDROOMS AWAIT PARTITION WALL (U2,U3, U6, U7)

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  8 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  4 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires  13 spaces in total, and plans show 12 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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/389/2016 20-22 Thackeray Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 36 Kelsby Street RESERVOIR

objection-to-d_478_2016-36-kelsby-street-reservoir-vic-3073

Number    D/478/2016
Date        15/06/2016
Location    36 Kelsby Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) double storey dwellings and a reduction in car parking (visitor space) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        John Limbach
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    862 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    replace family home with 5x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  3 bed (U1), KML (U2, U3), KML+1 bed (U4, U5), 2 bed (U6)
GND: KML (U1), 1 bed (U2-U5), KML (U6)
P: tandem drive + garage (U1), single garage (U2-6)
INSUFFICIENT PARKING, POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2-U5)

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  2 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
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  8 spaces in total, and plans show 7 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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/478/2016 36 Kelsby Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 5 Laha Crescent PRESTON

objection-to-d_435_2016-5-laha-crescent-preston-vic-3072

Number    D/435/2016
Date        1/06/2016
Location    5 Laha Crescent PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Matthew Cullen
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    608 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        architectural plans and permits, 2/387 station st thornbury

Summary    replace family home with 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U3, U2), 3 bed (U1)
GND: KML+1 bed (U3), KML (U2), KML (U1)
P: tandem drive + garage (U3, U1), single garage (U2)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U2)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U3) & LAUNDRY (U1, U2)
NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN, OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  4 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  5 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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

++++++++++++++++++++++++++
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/435/2016 5 Laha Crescent PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 1021 High Street RESERVOIR

objection-to-d_70_2016-1021-high-street-reservoir-vic-3073

Number    D/70/2016
Date        3/02/2016
Location    1021 High Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    – Variation of part (c) of Covenant 1237323 which states: – No shops laundries factories or works shall be erected on the said Lot and not more than one dwelling house shall be erected on any one Lot and the cost of constructing each house shall not be less than Four Hundred Pounds (inclusive of all architect’s fees and the cost of erecting any outbuildings and fences) and is proposed to state: – No shops laundries factories or works shall be erected on the said Lot and not more than 5 dwellings shall be erected on any one Lot – Medium density housing development comprising the construction of five (5) double storey dwellings, a reduction in the car parking requirement (visitor space) and alteration to a Road Zone – Category 1
Date        3/02/2016
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    962 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        arkham & my future developments pty ltd

Summary    family home clear felled, replace with 2x 2 bed + 3x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U5), 1 bed + KML (U4, U3), 2 bed+KML (U2), K+M+L (U1)
GND: KML (U5), 1 bed (U4, U3, U2), 3 bed (U1)
P:  double+ garage (U6, U2, U1), single garage (U4, U3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U5, U4, U3)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U4, U3 & U2 both) & LAUNDRY (U5)
NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANNING
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  6 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  2 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  9 spaces in total, and plans show 8 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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

++++++++++++++++++++++++++
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/70/2016 1021 High Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 79 Alston Court THORNBURY

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_401_2016-79-alston-court-thornbury-vic-3071

Number    D/401/2016
Date        23/05/2016
Location    79 Alston Court THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        John Limbach
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    892 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        building design group, c&r veenstra

Summary    replace family home with 2x 2 bed + 2x 4 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U1, U4), (3 bed U2, U3))
GND: KML (U1, U4), 1 bed + KML (U2, U3)
P: single garage (U1-U4), carport (U4), & tandem space in yard (U2, U3), U3)
POOR INTERNL AMENITY WITH SMALL OPEN PLAN KML
no buildings over easement along rear (NE) boundary
OVER DEVELOPMENT
Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  4 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 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 6 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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
++++++++++++++++++++++++++
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/401/2016 79 Alston Court THORNBURY VIC 3071
+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 552 Bell Street PRESTON

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_441_2016-552-bell-street-preston-vic-3072

Number    D/441/2016
Date        26/05/2016
Location    552 Bell Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        26/05/2016
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of five (5) double storey dwellings, a reduction in the car parking requirement (visitor car space) and alteration of access to a Road Zone – Category 1
Officer        John Limbach
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    554 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        building design group, c&r veenstra

Summary    replace family home with 5x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:     KML (U1-U4), KML +2 bed (U5)
GND: 2 bed (U1-U4), stairs and corridor (U5)
P: x5 carp orts
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING, POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2-U5) & L’DRY CUPBOARD  (U1-U5)

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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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

++++++++++++++++++++++++++
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/441/2016 552 Bell Street PRESTON VIC 3072
+++++++++++++++++++++++++

Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

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