Refusal to John Demos Architects, 66 Albert Rd, South Melbourne
Application Number D/820/2015
Application Date 14/10/2015 6:20:00 PM
Application Location 283-291 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Application Description Development of a three (3) to four (4) storey building comprising including 23 dwellings, a cafe and a reduction to the car parking, 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 development will have an unacceptable impact of the amenity of the neighbouring residential area
2. The development is contrary to the objectives of Clause 21.03-2 (Objective 1 Housing provision) of the Darebin Planning Scheme in regard to design interface and visual intrusion.
3. The development is contrary to the objectives of Clause 21.03-2 (Objective 3 Residential amenity) of the Darebin Planning Scheme in regards to its design materials and ESD measures.
4 The development is contrary to the standards and objectives of Clause 22.02 (Neighbourhood character) in regards to materials and height and rear interface of the proposal with neighbouring residential properties.
5. The development is contrary to Clause 22.06 (Multi residential and mixed use development) in regards to materials, set backs, visual bulk, ESD measures and equitable development.
6. The development is contrary to Clause 52.34 (bicycle parking) in regards to the provision of residential and visitor bicycle parking.
7. The development is contrary to the standards and objectives of Clause 55 of the Darebin Planning Scheme in regards to residential policy, residential character, height, side (south boundary), and rear setbacks, walls on boundaries, ESD measures, solar access and dwelling diversity.
Date Issued 01 April 2016
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