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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: 2 Elizabeth Street COBURG

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Number D/37/2016
Date 25/01/2016 5:02:52 PM
Location 2 Elizabeth Street COBURG VIC 3058
Description Medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type Medium Density Housing

land size 583 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace family home with 4 dwellings = 3x 2 bed +study + 1x 3 bed
relies upon small open plan kitchen meals lounge (KML)
L1: 3 bed (U1), KML (U2, U3), 2 bed+ study (U4)
GND: KML (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3)KML (U4)
parking: tandem garage + driveway (U1) garage (U2, U3, U4)
No buildings over easements (NOT SHOWN) usually along boundaries?
Parking on short driveways (U2-U4), blocks pedestrian footpath access

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 3 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 5 in total, and plans show 5 spaces

WHO planning and design pty ltd

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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d0037_2016_2_elizabeth_st_coburg
(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/37/2016 2 Elizabeth Street COBURG VIC 3058
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 830 Plenty Road RESERVOIR

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Number     D/458/2015
Date         29/06/2015 5:49:41 PM
Location     830 Plenty Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Mixed use development comprising 3 to 12 storey buildings with 326 dwellings, 962sqm of office in ten tenancies, 106 bicycle spaces and 401 car spaces, use of land for dwellings, reduction in the standard car parking requirement and other matters as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Status     Advertising Completed
Type         Mixed Use Development

land size    18,130 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    Former Summerhill IGA, Medical Centre, Chemist and Pub carpark are
replaced by (22%) 73 x1 bed,  (64%) 209x 2 bed, (8%) 27x 3 bed apts
and (5%) 17 x 3 bed town houses = 326 dwellings,
plus ten (small) office spaces (total 962 sq m), and 401 car spaces
See the plans for evidence of a very high apartment yield
Poor internal amenity for 1 bed apts (< 50 sq m.) & 2 bed apts are not much better

Parking  http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  88 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  282 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  65 spaces, rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
? for 10 office spaces (total 962 sq m)
requires  >435 in total, and plans show 401 spaces = INSUFFICIENT PARKING
NO LOADING BAYS FOR RETAIL
AND REDUCED PARKING FOR SUMMERHILL PUB PATRONS

WHO        architeria and partners pty ltd, 3/110 doncaster rd, doncaster

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 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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d0458_2015_830_planty_rd_reservoir
(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 Number D/458/2015 830 Plenty Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 588 Plenty Road PRESTON

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Number    D/229/2016
Date        22/03/2016
Location    588 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of twelve (12) townhouse units within three storey buildings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type    Medium Density Housing
Officer    Chris Lelliott

land size    619 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family homes with 12 dwellings = 12x 2 bed
L2: 1 bed (U6), 2 bed kitchen/meals/lounge
L1: all are open plan KML, + 1 bed (U7, 11, 15)
GND: all with single garage, + 1 bed (U6)
No buildingis over sewer easements along (SW&W) boundary
third bed room or study for U1 and U7?
COMMUNAL BINS SHOW PLACED ADJACENT TO SPOS FOR 207 KITCHENER GROVE

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  0 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires 12 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  2 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires 14 in total, and plans show 14 spaces

WHO        map architecture&design 1/191 drummond carlton

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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d0229_2016_588_plenty_rd_preston
(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/229/2016 588 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objections: 16 Miranda Road RESERVOIR

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Number     D/1008/2015
Date         4/12/2015 5:31:22 PM
Location     16 Miranda Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Proposed medium density housing development comprising the construction of 3 double and 1 single storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type         Medium Density Housing

land size    897 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 dwellings = 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon small open plan kitchen meals lounge (KML)
L1: single storey (U4), 3 bed (U3-U1)
GND: KML + 1 bed (U4), KML (U3-U1)
parking: single garage (U4), double garage (U3, U2)
single garage + tandem driveway (U1)
No buildings over easements (NOT SHOWN) usually along boundaries?
Relies upon new cross-over to Miranda St
North end of U4 yard (1.1 m wide) dedicated to transferring bins via the garage to St

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  1 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  7 in total, and plans show 7 spaces

WHO        beyond design group for k&i constructions pty ltd

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

neighbours_d1008_2015_16_miranda_rd_reservoir
(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/1008/2015 16 Miranda Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 8 Evans Crescent RESERVOIR

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Number    D/109/2016
Date        19/02/2016
Location    8 Evans Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of three (3) double-storey dwellings in a Special Building Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu

land size    735 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 3 dwellings = 1x 2 bed+study + 2x 3 bed
relies upon small open plan kitchen meals lounge (KML)
L1: 3 bed (U1, U2), 2 bed + study (U3)
GND: KML + stdy (U1), KML (U2-U3)
parking: double garage (U1, U2), single garage (U3)
Special Building Overlay, LAND AFFECTED BYFLOOD PLAIN DRAINAGE SYSTEM
see http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/44_05.pdf
No buildings over easements (NOT SHOWN) usually along boundaries?
NO BINS SHOWN.
U3 BINS LIKELY IN GARAGE (WITH NO PATHWAY TO YARD)
U1, U3 STUDY CAN BE CONVERTED TO AN EXTRA BEDROOM

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  0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  6 in total, and plans show 5 spaces

WHO        hartland goup pty ltd for sam shui

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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d109_2016_8_evans_cr_reservoir
(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/109/2016 8 Evans Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection Update: 2-4 Mc Cutcheon Street NORTHCOTE

Refusal:

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Number    D/814/2014
Date        8/09/2014
Location    2-4 Mc Cutcheon Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Description    Construct a four (4) storey building containing 29 dwellings (22 x two (2) bedroom dwellings and 7 x one (1) bedroom dwellings) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
WHO        petridis architects, 1/173 upper heidelberg rd

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CITY OF DAREBIN REFUSAL TO GRANT A PERMIT

WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE REFUSAL?

1. Clauses 55.03-2 B7  – Building Height

2. Clauses 55.03-3 B8  – Site Coverage

3. Clauses 55.04-1 B17 – Side and Rear Setbacks

4. Clauses 55.04-2 B18 – Walls and boundaries

5. Clauses 55.04-6 B22 – Overlooking

6. Clauses 55.04-7 B23 – Internal Views

7. Clauses 55.05-3 B19 – Daylight and new windows

8. Clauses 55.05-5 B29 – Solar Access to open space

Date Issued    16 MAY 2016

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