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Objection: 33 Newcastle Street PRESTON VIC 3072

Dear DADA Folk,

Even more planning applications to object to, at this busy time.   It is an easy thing to do and will help support the good folk who live nearby.

Thanks for helping out.

Cheers, Maria

DADA

Application Number      D/930/2015

Year    2015
Application Date        13/11/2015
Location        33 Newcastle Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Development of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Application Type        Medium Density Housing
Responsible Officer     Jolyon Boyle

land size       38.7×13.4 = 518 sq m

Summary of the development
4x 2 bed double storeys units replace a family home
each has open plan combined kitchen, living and meals
foot print is 54 sq m (U1) and 40 sq m (U2-U4)
Total floor area 97 sq m (U1) and 78 sq m (U2-U4)
4 covered car spaces
a front garden is retained

WHO             Jamarok Pty Ltd

HOWTO OBJECT
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(1) objection form first page, top half, add your name and contact details
(2) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(3) save the file, maybe add todays date ddmmyy eg. Darebin_objection_ddmmyy.doc
(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

see email example below

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email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: objection to D/930/2015 33 Newcastle St preston

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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

  • Objection 33 Newcastle

Yours Sincerely

XXXX

22 Sylvester Grove, Preston

Dear DADA folk,

Our friends at Ikonomidis Reid are at it again.  This time with a development  proposal for 22 Sylvester Grove, Preston which seeks to remove a three bedroom house with a magnificent old Magnolia tree in the front yard and other established trees in the backyard to build three, 2 bedroom units.

A partly filled objection form is attached.  Please help by filling in your details and emailing or posting before Monday the 14th of April.  The addresses are at the top of the form.  If you CC me in when you email or reply that you have sent I can keep a track of the numbers, which helps to convince council of a need to reject.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers,  Maria

DADA

  • 22-Sylvester-Grove-Objection (PDF)
  • 22-Sylvester-Grove-Objection (WORD)

Help! Reject 48 Murphy Grove

I need your help to convince Council Planning Committee on Monday to reject the current planning application for 48 Murphy Grove, Preston [Map].

We know from past experience that the larger the group of folk that turn up to watch and hear councilors make planning decisions the more chance we have of being heard and the vote going our way.

clappingIf you can make the meeting on Monday the 25th, 5.30pm at the Council Chambers, 1st floor (off High Street), 350 High Street, Preston [map] and, even better, if you could show your support, by clapping at the end of my 5 minute presentation on behalf of objectors, it would be really appreciated.

We should also clap if the committee rejects the application. 

I hope you can help.

Cheers, Maria

DADA

ROUND 3 WIN

Great news… we had a WIN

Developer plans 18-storey apartment building for Preston Junction

A towering development of 18 storeys is planned for Preston Junction – and Darebin Council says the proposal does not exceed height regulations.

Developer Design Consortia Australia has applied to build what would be Darebin’s tallest building, comprising 209 apartments, six shops, two offices and a gymnasium at 6-34 High St.

The council’s city development manager Mr Rudd said the location was identified as a landmark site and this was the only one within the junction precinct where a height in excess of 12 storeys would be considered.

“(But) it is important to note that Darebin Council is yet to form an opinion on this recommendation,” Mr Rudd said.

Development spokesperson Travis Reid said the building (an artist’s impression is pictured) would be a gateway to Preston.

“The building is designed to be clearly distinguishable from the Junction Hotel and, at a height of 18 storeys, will frame – not compete with – the prominence of the hotel,” Mr Reid said.

“A shorter building risks confusing the visual role of both structures.”

He said it contained environmentally sustainable features such as solar panels and a winter garden.

But Darebin Appropriate Development spokeswoman Maria Poletti said 18 storeys was a massive over-development.

“A building that is 18 storeys high is only a landmark for the worst possible reasons,” Ms Poletti said.

She said the junction was already overdeveloped.

The development is now being advertised, with the council yet to confirm when it will make the decision.

Source: HeraldSun | Julia Irwin | Preston Leader | October 14, 2013 5:45PM

See our Campaign: 6 – 34 High Street, Preston

6 – 34 High Street, Preston

Ref:  D/1007/2012 6 – 34 High Street, Preston Development

Please see documents below related to a Planning Submission for Paint Shed’s site development to 18 storeys for The Junction.

The Junction is already looking overdeveloped and an 18 storey landmark building in my view, would only be a landmark for all the wrong reasons.

It looks like full steam ahead for over-development in Darebin.

Submissions close 18 October 2013.

I urge all residents to complete and forward an ojection BEFORE the closing deadline.

See below for Planning Application images.

Objection Documents

Print, address, sign and post (before 18 October 2013) to:

City Of Darebin
Statutory Planning Unit
1st Floor, 274 Gower Street
Preston Vic 3072

  • City Of Darebin (WORD)
  • City Of Darebin (PDF)

Gallery

See article HeraldSun | Julia Irwin | Preston Leader | October 14, 2013 5:45PM
Developer plans 18-storey apartment building for Preston Junction