Darebin Appropriate Development Association

refusal_d981_121_hutton_st_thornbury

Number    D/981/2013
Date        13/12/2013
Location    121 Hutton Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application. (Re-advertised).

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CITY OF DAREBIN REFUSAL TO GRANT A PERMIT

WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR THE REFUSAL?

1. The proposal fails to comply with Clause 22.04 (Neighbourhood character) and Clauses 55.02-1 (Neighbourhood character), including the relevant precinct guidelines (D2) of the Darebin Planning Scheme with specific regard to
(a) The proposal removes all trees from the site and fails to provide sufficient open space adversely impacting the existing and preferred garden character for the area
(b) The extent of development, the height, the bulk and the setbacks to boundaries of the proposed building are not considered to respect the rear garden character of the neighbourhood, which would unreasonably affect the amenity of neighbouring properties by way of visual bulk and would not be consistent with existing or preferred neighbourhood character.
(c) The dwelling fronting Hutton Street is unacceptable in terms of scale, bulk and insufficient articulation.

2 .The setbacks combined with the height and bulk of the development fails to meet the objectives of ResCode Standard B17 resulting in an unreasonable impact on the amenity of adjoining lots.

3. Garage constructed over the easement to the rear of the site is not acceptable

4. Unacceptable open space provision for Units 2 and 3 contrary to the objectives of ResCode Standard B28.

5. The development would result in unacceptable overlooking contrary to ResCode Standard B22.

6. The proposal is an over development of the site

Date Issued    22 APR 2016

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refusal_d716_2015_255_darebin_rd

Number         D/716/2015
Date             11/09/2015 10:56:57 AM
Location         255 Darebin Road THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description         A medium density housing development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings 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. Fails to meet the following standards of the Darenin Planning Scheme
a) 55.03-1 B6: Street Setback
b) 55.04-1 B17: side and rear setback
c) 55.04-2 B18: Wall on boundaries
d) 55.04-6 B22 Overlooking

2. Over reliance on reverse living average fails to respond to preferred Neighbourhood Character of the are as it is outside a designated major activity centre

3. Represents an overdevelopment of the site

Date Issued    18 APR 2016

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refusal_d_483_2015_75_gooch_st_thornbury

App Number D/483/2015
App Date     ?/?/2015
Location     75 Gooch St Thornbury
Description    Construct a medium density development comprising of four (4) double storey dwellings 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 fails to comply with the desired future character of the area through the absence of meaningful landscaping opportunities throughout the site, and a dominance of  car storage facilities. The policy objectives of Clause 22.02  of the Darebin Planning Scheme are not met.

2. The proposal fails to comply with a number of standards and/or objectives of clause 55 of the Darebin planning scheme including:
a) clause 55.02-1 (neighbourhood character) – see ground 1 above.
b) clause 55.02-2 (residential policy) – the development intensity is not in keeping with neighbourhood character and local conditions.
c) clause 55.03-3 (site coverage) – site coverage is excessive and does not provide an appropriate balance of building footprint to open space ratio commensurate with surrounding land.
d) Clause 55.03-8 (Landscaping) – insufficient open areas are available on the site for the purpose of planting canopy trees.
e) Clause 55.03-9 (access) – the number and design of the proposed four (4) vehicle cross overs fails to respect the preferred neighbourhood character.
f) Clause 55.04-1 (side and rear setbacks) – the development’s set backs form the side and rear boundaries and continuous built form will create visual bulk impacts on the adjoining properties.
g) Clause 55.04-3 (daylight to existing windows) – the development fails to provide adequate daylight to existing habitable room windows.
h) Clause 55.05-2 (Dwelling entry) – the entries fails to provide an adequate sense of address.
i) clause 55.05-4 (private open space) – tthe secluded private open space proposed fails  to provide for the  reasonable recreational needs of residents.
j) clause 55.05-6 (storage) – storage areas are inadequate for user needs.

3, The proposal fails to comply with Clause 52.06 (Car parking) of the Darebin Planning Scheme and does not provide the required number of car spaces under Clause 52.06-5 (number of car parking spaces required under table 1).

Date Issued    18 APR 2016

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