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On Advertising: Weekly update 14th of June, 2017
The weekly update of “On advertising” Planning Applications
is attached highlighting potential over developments
coming to your neighbourhood right now
and in the near future.
Next DADA Meeting: 7pm, Tuesday July 18th 2017
The next DADA meeting is planned for 7pm, Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 at 573 Plenty road, Preston. (corner of Josephine Grove)
All welcome.
Meeting Notes: 13th of June 2017
Happy reading!
Objection Update: 6 McComas Street RESERVOIR
New plans are submitted, and the on advertising period extended
They are complimented by a revised objection that now includes solid reasons from VPP.
This should have been rejected immediately
Consider re-submission
See Full Details Here: 2nd chance for Objection to D_297_2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073 (save the file before opening)
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Number D/316/2016
Location 6 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date 14/04/2016
Description Proposed medium density development comprising the construction of 7 double storey dwellings on land affected by the Design and Development Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer Johannes Wuebbels
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO ikonimides reid
land size 942 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with 4 units = 7x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1: KML (U1-U3, U6), KML + 1 bed (U4), 2 bed (U5, U7)
GND: 2 bed (U1-U3, U6, U7), 1 bed (U4), KML (U5, U7), 8 parking spaces
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (U1-3, 5) & L’DRY CUPBOARDS
UNITS1-3 CONSUME HALF OF FRONT GARDEN
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT
Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rule is 1 spaces to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 7+1=8 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces
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/297/2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely
On Advertising: Weekly Update for June 7th 2017
The weekly update of “On advertising” Planning Applications
is attached highlighting potential over developments
coming to your neighbourhood right now
and in the near future.
Objection: 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR
See Full Details Here: Objection to D_1063_2016 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR (save/download the file before opening)
Number D/1063/2016
Location 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date 22/12/2016 8:56:22 PM
Description A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of four (4) double-storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO ikonimides reid & pro town planning solutions
land size 827 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with x4 units = 3x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1: 3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2, U3) , 1 bed (U1)
GND: KML (U1-U3), 1 bed + KML (U4)
P: 1x tandem driveway + single, 3x single garages
INSUFFICIENT SPOS for unit 1, INSUFFICIENT STORAGE SPACE
BEDROOMS TOO SMALL (3.0×2.9) for B2 of U2, U3,
NEW CROSS-OVER, POOR INTERNAL AMENITY (U4 similar to s gge).
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 2 space to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires 3+2=5 spaces, and plans show 5 spaces
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/1063/2016 7 Coleman Crescent RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Sincerely