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Objection: 122-124 Cheddar Road RESERVOIR

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_940_2016 122-124 Cheddar Road RESERVOIR (download before opening)

Number          D/940/2016
Location        122-124 Cheddar Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date            16/11/2016 10:42:09 PM
Description     Medium density housing development comprising the construction of eight (8) dwellings (three (3) double storey and five (5) triple storey) and a reduction in the car parking requirement (visitor space) as shown on the plans submitted with the application.
Officer         John Limbach
Type            Medium Density Housing

WHO             ikonimides reid
land size    905 sq m
see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home and nature reserve with 8 units = 8x 2bed apts
49% (buildings), 27% (permeable), 24% (access)
L2: 2 bed (A2-A7)
L1: 1 bed + KML (A1), KM&L (A2-A7), 2 bed (A8)
GND: KML (A1 & A8)
P: 8 spaces & bins
Front setback of 9 m, is reduced to between 1 and 3m
Insufficient SPOS,
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (A2 3.7×5.6 is small than single garage).
No external storage space
Overlooking, overshadowing, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitoe space to each 5 dwellings
requires 8+1=9 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR RESIDENTS

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) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) 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 (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://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/940/2016 122-124 Cheddar Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_867_2016 37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON

Number          D/867/2016
Location        37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date            12/10/2016 9:55:22 PM

Description     Medium density housing development comprising the construction of 21 x three (3) storey dwellings on land affected by the Design and Development Overlay – Schedule 16 (DDO16) and a reduction in the car parking requirement as shown on the plans submitted with the application.Officer         John Limbach
Type            Medium Density Housing

WHO             taylor projects pty ltd, brighton
land size    2762 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace two family homes with 21 apartments each 3 bed
L2: 2 bed (x6), 3 bed (x15)
L1: open plan kitchen maeal lounge
GND: 2 bed (x6), double or tandem garage and bins
Front setback should 9 m, but reduced to 3m
Side and rear setbacks should be 1m, but are reduced to zero.
Insufficient SPOS, and all balconies are too small
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (A1-A3 similar to single garage).
Inadequate waste management inside garages. Insufficient external storage space
Overlooking, overshadowing,, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 42+4=46 spaces, and plans show 42 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING

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) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date

(5) 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 (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://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/867/2016 37-39 Cramer Street PRESTON
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Dear Darebin Planning

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR

Ambit claim replaces Keon Park Railway Station Reserve with far too many sub standard apartments.

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_603_2016 61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR

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Number      D/603/2016
Location     61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date           13/07/2016
Description Construction of a four storey plus basement mixed use development comprising shops and dwellings, use of land for shops, variation of loading bay requirement, and reduction of car parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer       Gavin Crawford
Type          Mixed Use Development
Date          13/07/2016

WHO        draft mode designs for tandem p/l
land size    3055 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    keon park railways station reserve gets 11 shops and 3x 1bed & 71x 2 bed apts
L3: 1x 1 bed + 20 x 2 bed apts
L2: 1x 1 bed + 25 x 2 bed apts
L1: 1x 1 bed + 26 x 2 bed apts
GND: 11 shops + 41 spaces (11 visitors, 22 retail, 10 residents)
basement 64 parking spaces for residents
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY for ALL (similar to single garage).
138 of 145 bedrooms are too small, difficult loading bay access,
Access road over the sewer easement. Adjacent to Epping rail line
Multiple examples non-enforcement of local and state planning minimum standards
SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling, 1 vistor to each 5 dwellings
3-4 space per 100 sq m leasable floor areas (673 sq m)
requires 74+14+(18-24)=106-112 spaces, and plans show 105 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING , and NO LOADING BAY for x11 shops

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) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) 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 (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://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/603/2016 61 Johnson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 431 Plenty Road PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_12_2017 431 Plenty Road PRESTON

Number         D/12/2017
Location        431 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Date              13/01/2017 1:00:00 AM

Description    Development of a 5-storey building comprising 4 apartments, 1 commercial tenancy and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer         Jolyon Boyle
Type            Mixed Use Development

WHO             cera stribley architects prahran
land size    181 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace shop with small shop (34 sq m) + 2x 1bed + 2x 2 bed apts
L4 & L3: KML + 2 bed (A4)
L2: 1 bed + KML (A3), 2 bed (A2)
L1: 1 bed + KML (A1), KML (A2)
GND: shop (34 sqm) + bins
B: tandem car stackers for 2+3=5 spaces fiction
Bedrooms and balconies too small (A1, A2, A3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (A1-A3 similar to single garage).
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM (U4) & L’DRY SPACE.
Inadequate waste management. Insufficient storage space
Overlooking, overshadowing, noisy car stackers, poor vehicle circulation
Multiple examples of non-enforcement of local and state planning regulations
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 1×4=4 spaces, and plans show 4 spaces
NO LOADING BAY FOR SHOP, IMPLAUSIBLE TANDEM CAR STACKER
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) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) 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 (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://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/12/2017 431 Plenty Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON

Overdevelopment for site adjacent to West Preston Primary School

See Full Details Here: D_184_2017 74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON

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Number          D/184/2017
Location        74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON
Date            22/03/2017 7:23:26 PM
Description    Development of 16 three (3) storey dwellings and a reduction to the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer         Jolyon Boyle
Type            Medium Density Housing

WHO            add arc south yarra
land size    1621 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2 family homes with x16 near identical 2 bed units
L2: 1 bed (U1-U16)
L1: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (U1-U16)
GND: 1 small bed & single garage (U1-16)
Frontage creep (should be 7-9 m), Insufficient Garden area
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U1-U16 similar to tandem garage).
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS at GND level (U1-U16)
INSUFFICIENT EXTENAL STORAGE in garage
NO RUBBISH or RECYCLING BINS (as no space left)
SPOS is a balcony 12.5-13.5 sq m (x15 units), 19.5 sq m for corner
Multiple examples non-enforcement of local and state planning mimimum standards.
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
and 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 16+3=19 spaces, and plans show 16 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING

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) Remove any objections from the proforma that do not specifically apply
(3) Add you own unique objections.  Keep them general and brief.
(4) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(5) 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 (above), plans and objection form.
also available here https://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/184/2017 74-76 Cramer Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,

Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely