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Objection: 1A Cheddar Road RESERVOIR
Find Full Details Here: Objection to D_835_2016 1A Cheddar Road RESERVOIR (save the file before opening to retrieve helpful documents)
Number D/835/2016
Location 1A Cheddar Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date 10/10/20–16 9:35:53 PM
Description A medium density housing development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer Craig Murphy
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO prodes for hennason pty ltd
land size 660 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with 4 apts = 4x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L1: KML (U1), KML + 1 bed (U2-U4)
GND: 1 bed (U2-U4) + 2 bed (U1)
P: 3x single garages & carport (U1) blocks vehicle throughfare
frontage creeps into street setbacks, bins in garages, insufficient SPOS
unit 3 cant turn a vehicle around, no thermal insulation against summer sun
no acoustic protection against 2x traffiic arteries and adjacent rail line
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 4 spaces, and plans show 4 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/835/2016 1A Cheddar Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely
Objection: 99 Gower Street PRESTON
Find Full Details Here: Objection to D_63_2017 99 Gower Street PRESTON (save the file before opening to retrieve helpful documents)
Number D/63/2017
Location 99 Gower Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Date 8/02/2017 9:44:17 PM
Description A medium density housing development comprising of the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer Craig Murphy
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO ikonimides reid
land size 784 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with 4 apts = 2x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L1: 3 bed (U1 & U4), 2 bed (U2-U3)
GND: KML (U1-U4)
P: 2x single + 2x tandem driveway & single garages
Street set back to shallow, as overdevelopment encroaches into front garden
Poor energy efficiency (unit 4). Insufficient storage space
Doubtful whether unit 4 vehicle can can enter & leave in a forward direction.
Insufficient secluded private open space for unit 1
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT
Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling, 1 to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires 4+2=6 spaces, and plans show 6 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/63/2017 99 Gower Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours faithfully,
Objection: 35 Storey Road RESERVOIR
Find Full Details Here: Re_ Objection to D_38_2017 35 Storey Road RESERVOIR If you can’t directly open the zip file, save first.
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Number D/38/2017
Location 35 Storey Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date 1/02/2017 1:00:00 AM
Description Construct a medium density housing development comprised of six dwellings (five (5) double storey and one (1) single storey); and Reduce the visitor car parking requirements; as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer Ben Porteous
Type Medium Density HousingWHO ikonimides reid
land size 1210 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/mapsSummary replace family home with 6 units = 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L1: 2 bed (U3-U5, 3bed (U1, U2))
GND: KML (U1-U5), KML + 2 bed (U6)
P: 4x single + 2x double garages
Not the best accomodation with insufficient SPOS (U1, U3-U6)
Doubtful claims about Insufficient external storage space
U6 vehicle cannot turn around, must reverse along driveway
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENTParking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules; 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling, 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed
dwelling, 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires 4+4+1=9 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces
insufficient visitor 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.auHOW 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++++++++++++++++++++++++++
email: townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
subject: Objection to D/38/2017 35 Storey Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours
On Advertising: Weekly list for 3rd May 2017
DAREBIN_PLANNING_on_advertising_2017_05_03
Highlighting potential over developments for your neighbourhood right now and in the near future,
also with Monthly summary of new proposals for May.
Objection: 8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY
See Full Details Here: Objection to D_877_2016 8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY
Number D/877/2016
Location 8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Date 10/10/2016 6:18:34 PM
Description A medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) double storey dwellings over basement car parking and a reduction of car parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the amended application.
Officer Craig Murphy
Type Medium Density Housing
WHO lsd investments pty ltd
land size 664 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ https://www.google.com.au/maps
Summary replace family home with 6 apts = 6x 2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge/bedroom
L1: 2 bed (A1-A6)
GND: KML (A1-A6)
B: x6 car parking spaces. Last x2 spaces must exit in reverse
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM (A1-A6) & L’DRY SPACE.
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 6+1=6 spaces, and plans show 6 spaces
INSUFFFICIENT CAR PARKING for visitors and emergency services
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/877/2016 8 Ballantyne Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely
Blog 26: The ‘Real’ Planning and Development Process in Darebin
The ‘Real’ Planning and Development Process in Darebin
- The developer submits to council an ambit claim planning proposal eg. The plans are for 6 units on a single block but they really just want to build 3. (not seen by Councilors or the community) An ambit claim is an extravagant initial demand made in expectation of an eventual counter-offer and compromise.
- The proposal is assigned to a council planning officer who works with the developer to point out where the proposal doesn’t meet the planning scheme in an attempt to bring the proposal in line with legislative requirements. (not seen by Councilors or the community)
- The developer may submit more plans that meet some but never all of the legislative requirements. They think that near enough will get them through council and VCAT process. (not seen by Councilors or the community)
- The planning officer decides if the planning proposal is to be advertised or not. If the decision is to not advertise because the planning application is in ‘general in accordance’ then your third party objection rights are removed.
- If a decision is made to advertise and if you are quick and catch the advertising sign on the site you can send in an objection pointing out why the application is lacking and how that will negatively impact on you. (Can be seen by the community)
- If you miss the closing date bad luck you lost your only chance to have a say.
- If there are less than 5 objections then the officer will make the decision to either approve or refuse the planning application. They usually approve. (not seen by Councilors or the community)
- If there are more than 5 objections, from within 200 metres of the site, the proposal will go to the Planning Committee for the decision. (where the community can have a say and appeal to Councilors)
- While waiting to be heard at the planning committee the developer many submit further plans, especially if their ambit claim is so outrageous they think it will be rejected by the officer and Planning Committee. (not seen by Councilors or the community)
- At the Planning Committee objectors get 5 minutes in total to make a verbal appeal to Councilors to refuse the planning proposal.
- If the proposal is refused by the council planning committee then the developer can submit further plans to council and a planning officer decides if they will be accepted, they usually are, and reassessed by an officer. (not seen by Councilors but parties to a hearing at VCAT might get to see them, not objectors or the community)
- If the proposal is refused by the council planning committee then the developer can seek an appeal at VCAT. They can also continue to submit plans until the VCAT hearing. These never go back to Councilors at planning committee for their refusal or approval. (developers can and do leave out aspects of the design they know council will refuse in the initial plans and then add them in to later plans if they think VCAT will approve them eg. car stackers)
- If the application is approved by VCAT and/or Council the developer builds what they like, regardless of approved plans. During the build they apply for variations/amendments. Variations are always approved by the planning department and not seen by councilors or the community. These are advertised, but only those who objected to the original application are eligible to object to the amendment, and the public is not made aware of this ruling.
- Community members can ask the council investigations officer to take a look at new development to check specific details that do not meet the approved plans and if lucky they may find other aspects that do not meet the approved plans.
- Conditions of the permit are un-enforceable and are not enforced by an under resourced town planning department who a busy at HQ dealing with paper work and phone calls about other proposals. And the present frenzy of applications dilutes/stretches the available resources for processing them.
Finally: The whole stupid charade should have been stopped at step (2) simply by saying no, your ridiculous planning proposal is refused for reasons that can be rapidly documented in a pro forma letter. ‘Kindly Stop wasting everybody’s time.’
Still we have a very good record of defeating poor planning proposals at council and VCAT even though the process is heavily weighted in favor of developers, against objectors who are residents and rate payers.