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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: 45 Beatrice Street PRESTON

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Number     D/645/2016
Date         1/08/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     45 Beatrice Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Proposed construction of three (3) double storey dwellings on a site as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Ann Taylor
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    524 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        silverpoint building designers & sapardanis

Summary    replace family home with 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U1-U3) where U3 3rd bed room labelled “retreat”
GND: KML + 3rd bed labelled “study” (U1), KML (U2), KML + 1 bed (U3)
P: tandem driveway and garage (U1), single garage (U2-U3)
3RD BEDROOM LABELLED “STUDY” (U1 GND), AND “RETREAT” (U3 L1)
INSUFFICIENT PARKING,
NON VENTILLATED L’DRY (GND U1-U3) & PDR (GND U2)

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 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) 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
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(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/645/2016 45 Beatrice Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection:272 Station Street FAIRFIELD

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Number     D/456/2016
Date         31/05/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     272 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
Description     Medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) double storey dwellings, a reduction in the car parking requirement (visitor space) and alteration of access to a Road Zone – Category 1 as shown on the plans submitted with the application
Officer        John Limbach
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    770 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        prodes pty ltd

Summary    replace family home with 6x 2 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U6), KML + 1 bed (U1-U5)
GND: KML (U6), 1 bed (U1-U5)
P: single garage (U1-6)
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS,
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS ( L1:U2-U5, GND:ALL)
NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
NEW CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREES

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  6 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  7 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

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/456/2016 272 Station Street FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 125 Grange Road FAIRFIELD

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_455_2016-125-grange-road-fairfield-vic-3078

Number     D/455/2016
Date         7/06/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     125 Grange Road FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
Description     Construct a medium density housing development comprising five (5) double storey dwellings and a reduction in the visitor car parking requirement associated with the development, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Jennifer Roche
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    743 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        marquee properties

Summary    replace family home with 5x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  KML + 1 bed (U1-U4), 3 bed (U5)
GND: 1 bed (U1-U4), KML (U5)
P: single garage (U1-U4), double garage (U5)
INSUFFICIENT PARKING, POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U2-U5)
NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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/455/2016 125 Grange Road FAIRFIELD VIC 3078
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 9 Bedford Street RESERVOIR

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Number     D/539/2016
Date         5/07/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     9 Bedford Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Medium density housing development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Katharine Cox
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    664 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    replace family home with 2x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:    3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2), 1 bed (U3)
GND: KML (U1, U2), KML+1 bed (U3)
P: double (U1) and single garage (U2, 3)
NON VENTILLATED ‘LDRY & P’DR( GND:ALL)
INSUFFICIENT SPOS
NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
OVER DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE

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  2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  0 spaces, rule is visitor 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires  4 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) 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/539/2016 9 Bedford Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

DADA Scorecard

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Dear DADA Folk,

Here are the statistics showing how the current councilors voted in Darebin Planning Committee meeting in 2015 and 2016 where there was a division called and the votes listed in the minutes of the meetings.

We hope that it will help you to decide who you will vote for if you are concerned about the potential  rates of inappropriate development in Darebin for the next 4 years.

Please use your vote wisely.

 

Objection: 536 Bell Street PRESTON

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Number    D/322/2016
Date         20/04/2016 10:50:22 AM
Location     536 Bell Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Construct a medium density housing development comprised of five (5) dwellings; and Reduce the visitor car parking requirements associated with the dwellings; as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Ben Porteous
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    570 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        building design group & tonghui gao

Summary    replace family home with 6x 2 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed + KML (U5), KML (U1-U4)
GND: parking (below U5), 2 bed (U1-U4)
P: shared carport (U1-5)
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS,
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS (U4 & U5)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY (GND:U2-U4)

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

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/322/2016 536 Bell Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely