Darebin Appropriate Development Association

Darebin Appropriate Development Association Charter (November, 2022) Since 2005 Darebin Appropriate Development Association DADA, is a group of residents of Darebin concerned with inappropriate development. DADA represents and provides assistance to residents who might feel unheard and powerless when development is happening near them. DADA acts to preserve the nature and character of our welcoming community and influence planning at all levels of government to ensure appropriate … Read More.. about About DADA

On Advertising: 29th March 2017

Highlighting potential over developments for your neighbourhood right now and in the near future.

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Objection: 80 Jensen Road PRESTON

See Full Details Here: Objection to D_564_2016 80 Jensen Road PRESTON

Number    D/564/2016
Location    80 Jensen Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        15/07/2016
Description    Construction of a medium density development comprising the construction of five (5) dwellings within a part two (2) storey, part three (3) storey building and a reduction of car parking associated with a visitor car parking space on land affected by a Design and Development Overlay as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Daniel Murphy
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO archisign abbotsford
land size 577 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/ & https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary replace family home with 5 units = 5 x2 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2: KML (U1, U2, U3), 2 bed (U4)
L1: 2 bed (U1, U2, U3), 2 bed (U4, U5)
GND: KML (U5), carport (x2), single garage (x3)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U1-U5
INSUFFICIENT SPOS for U1-U5
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE
TOO MANY UNITS ON TOO LITTLE SPACE = 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, AND 1 visitor space each 5 dwellings
requires 5+1=6 spaces, and plans show 5 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
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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/564/2016 80 Jensen Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning,
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

On Advertising: 22nd March 2017

This weeks list of suspect planning applications.

We highlight those applications that clearly do not meet the local planning legislation and should be refused by council.

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Meeting Notes: March 14, 2017

Dear DADA Folk,

Please find attached the notes from the last DADA meeting for your enjoyment. DADA notes 14032017 final

Also, you may be interested in asking questions at council meetings. You don’t even have to be physically present. You can email your question to; PQT@darebin.vic.gov.au and sit at home and watch it answered on the live feed, review the answer on the archived feed or read the answer in the minutes of the meeting. It is an excellent way to bring issues to the attention of both Councilors and Council Officers and seems to provide a faster reply.

Answers to your questions help provide greater transparency of and put on the record council operations.

I encourage you to become active in this space.

If you are active on the Twitter space you can now find DADA there @darebinada.

Cheers, Maria