APPLICATION CONCERNING: 136-138 Plenty Road and 37 Flett Street, PRESTON VIC 3072
I refer to the above application and attach a copy of VCAT’s final decision in this matter. The copy is a Microsoft Word document.
Darebin Appropriate Development Association
Protect our community
APPLICATION CONCERNING: 136-138 Plenty Road and 37 Flett Street, PRESTON VIC 3072
I refer to the above application and attach a copy of VCAT’s final decision in this matter. The copy is a Microsoft Word document.
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Number D/602/2015
Date 6/08/2015
Location 13 Dean Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description Proposed medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) dwellings in a two (2) storey building and reduction of visitor car space to zero (0) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
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CITY OF DAREBIN REFUSAL TO GRANT A PERMIT
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE REFUSAL?
1. The proposal does not meet the objectives of Clause 22.04 Neighbourhood Character Policy in terms of not responding to the preferred neighbourhood character of the area through secluded private open space provided at first floor.
2. The proposal provides for inappropriate vehicular access under Clause 52.06-8 Design standards for car parking in the Darebin Planning Scheme.
3. The proposal does not meet the objectives of Clause 55 of the Darebin Planning Scheme, more particularly
(a) non-compliance with residential policy, as the proposal is an over development (Standard B2).
(b) Non-compliance with secluded private open space for dwelling 4 Clause 55.05-4 B28 Private open space.
Date Issued 19 APR 2016
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plans_d814_2015_22_preston_st_preston
Number D/814/2015
Date 9/10/2015
Location 22 Preston Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description Construction of six (6) triple storey townhouses and a reduction in the standard parking requirement (1 visitor car space) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type Medium Density Housing
Officer Gavin Crawford
land size 423 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with 6 units = 5x 2 bed + 1x 1 bed
L2: 2 bed (U6-U2), 1 bed (U1)
L1: open plan KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc (all)
GND: garage with laundry, entrance corridor, bins in small yard.
Parking: single garage (U1-U6)
no building over easement along rear (E) boundaries
SHALLOW SET BACK, OVER LOOKS NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES
NO VENTILATION FOR BATHROOMS (U2, U3, U4)
NO VISITOR PARKING
PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICLE ACCESS VIA SINGLE CARRIAGE LANE WAY LANE WAY ACCESS conflict for 318-348 High, 2-20 Preston& 251-263 Gower St
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 1 space for visitors to every 5 dwellings
requires 7 in total, and plans show 6 spaces. INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING
WHO archisign 1/32 mollison st abbotsford
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.
neighbours_d814_2015_22_preston_st_preston
available herehttps://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/814/2015 22 Preston Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
objection_d814_2015_22_preston_st_preston b
Yours Sincerely
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Number D/697/2015
Date 2/09/2015
Location 31 Gregory Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
Description Medium density development comprising the construction of four (4) dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type Medium Density Housing
Officer Chris Lelliott
land size 650 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 units = 4x 2 bed
Relies upon open plan KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
L1: KML + 1 bed (U1-U2), 2 bed (U2), roof (U4))
GND: 1 bed + ”study” (U1), 1 bed (U2), KML (U3), KML + 2 bed (U4)
Parking: garage (U1-U3), 1/2 garage + 1/2 car space over easement (U4)
No building over 3.05 m wide easement along (S) boundary
U1 “STUDY” IS A CUPBOARD WITH WINDOW, APPROX 1.4X3.3 SQ M
BINS STORED IN GARAGE FOR U2
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 4 in total, and plans show 4 spaces
WHO time architects 141-143 leicester st 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
(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/697/2015 31 Gregory Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
objection_d697_2015_31_gregory_grove_prestonb
Yours Sincerely
Number D/1046/2015
Date 17/12/2015
Location 50 Regent Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description Construct a medium density housing development comprising of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type Medium Density Housing
Officer Marisia Hammertonland size 769 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see family home here https://www.google.com.au/mapsSummary replace family home with 4 units = 4x 3 bed
all use open plane KML=kitchen/meals/lounge etc
L1: 3 bed (U1), KML + 1 bed (U2, U3), KML (U4)
L1: KML (U1), 2 bed + study (U2, U3), 3bed (U4)
Parking: tandem drive way + single garage (U1, U4)
x2 deep with car stacker (U2, U3)
RUBBISH – No space for BINS and NO WASTE MANAGEMNENT PLANParking 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 8 in total, and plans show 8 spacesWHO melbourne group construction pty ltd & r architecture glen waverley
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.auHOW 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
(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/1046/2015 50 Regent Street PRESTON VIC 3072
+++++++++++++++++++++++++Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
objection_d1046_2015_50_regent_st_preston b
Yours Sincerely
The above planning application has not yet been rejected by Darebin Council Planning Committee but the developer has filed an appeal at VCAT.
Details of how to file a Statement of Grounds are here:
subject: VCAT Form A Statement of Grounds, (add name and number of application)