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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

Objection: 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_297_2016 4 McComas Street RESERVOIR

Number     D/297/2016
Location     4 McComas Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date         15/04/2016
Description     Medium density development comprising the construction of 5 double storey units and a waiver of the visitor parking space on land affected by a Design and Development Overlay, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Johannes Wuebbels
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimides reid
land size    792 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5 units = 4x 2 bed & 1x 3 bee
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L1:    3 bed (U1), 2 bed (U2),  2 bed + KML (U3), 2 bed (U4, U5),
GND: KML  (U1, U2), 1 bed (U3)
P:tandem driveway& garage (U1), single garage (U2-U5)
NEW CROSS-OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE ON MCCOMAS ST
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE FOR U3
NO SPACE FOR U3 RUBBISH BINS
LIVING SPACE SAME SIZE AS SINGLE GARAGE = POOR INTERNAL AMENITY
FICTICIUOS CANOPY TREES (DECEIT) ON FRONT LAWN & NE CORNER
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 5+1=6 spaces, and plans show 5 spaces
INSUFFUICIENT 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.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

Objection: 394 High Street NORTHCOTE

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_904_2016 394 High Street NORTHCOTE

Number     D/904/2016
Date         2/11/2016 5:22:06 PM
Location     394 High Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Description     Use and development of the land for a five (5) storey building containing dwellings and shop, a reduction of car parking requirements and a waiver of the loading bay requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Craig Murphy
Type        Mixed Use Development

WHO        archsign abbotsford
land size    256 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace small corner shop with loading bay with far smaller retail premise
now without loading bay, and add 8 apts = 6x 2 bed & 2x 1 bed with car stackers
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L3 & L4: 2 bed + KML (A5, A7) & 1 bed + KML(A6, A8)
L2 & L1:  2 bed + KML (A1-A4)
L1:    2 bed (U3, U2, U1)
GND: shop (90 sq m), BINS,  x4 car stacker x2 deep
P: x8,  using mechanical car stackers, access via Robb Pde and lane way
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE (ALL)
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 8+1=9 spaces, and plans show 8 spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS
REMOVAL of loading bay for retail premise.
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/904/2016 394 High Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Blog 25: What is the housing demand in Darebin?

We like a bit of a challenge at DADA, to say the least.  So when challenged this week to check where demand for housing meets availability I did some research.

DADA has been making the claim for many years that there is an oversupply of one and two bedroom apartments in Darebin and an under supply of separate family homes.  My research, show below does not debunk this claim.  Estate agents anecdotal evidence mostly supported it.

The following table includes statistics from the Realestate.com website for dwellings open for inspection on Saturday the 28th of January 2017

While there are many more one and two bedroom apartments available the statistics track quite closely the projected need according to the Darebin Housing Policy.

This is good for now, but DADA would still worry about an over supply of one and two bedrooms given all the developments waiting to be approved and built.  Preston Market being the biggest of these with around 90% of one and two bedroom dwellings.

To check where the greater demand is the following Real Estate Agents gave this anecdotal advice (agents could not provide specific figures):

Nelson Alexander, Preston: ‘More apartments available than people wanting to buy and more people wanting than family homes available’

Barry Plant: ‘Maybe a need for more apartments for students’ (currently the busiest time for this demand)

Stockdale and Leggo, Reservoir: ‘highest demand is for houses because the land size is sort out by developers.  More supply of units and townhouses.  In 2016 the numbers of houses sold were at the lowest levels in 20 years.’

McGrath, Preston, ‘probably even.’

My challenge is for Darebin Council to do the work to investigate the number of empty dwellings in Darebin.  If we could get that information we could then develop some legislation to encourage filling empty dwellings available to ease demand.

Cheers, Maria

DADA

Objection: 25 Kenilworth Street RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: Objection to D_630_2016 25 Kenilworth Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073

Number    D/630/2016
Location    25 Kenilworth Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        28/07/2016
Description    Medium density development comprising the construction of construction of seven (7) double storey dwellings and a reduction in the standard car parking requirements (1 visitor space) as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Date        28/07/2016
Type         Medium Density Housing

WHO        building design group & rmp home builders pty ltd
land size    1009 sq m see http://gis.darebin.org/
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family homes with 7 units = 7x 2 bed
Relies upon open plan kitchen/meal/lounge (KML)
L1:   KML + 1 bed (U1, 2, 5, 6) KML (U3, U4)
GND: 1 bed (U1, 2, 5, 6), 2 bed (U3, 4, 7)
P: single garage (U1-U7)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS for 1 bed apts
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY SPACE(ALL)
NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN WITH ALL BINS HIDDEN IN GARAGES
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
rules are 1 spaces to each 1or 2 bed dwelling, 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
reguires 7+1=8 spaces, whilst plans show 7 spaces
INADEQUATE 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/630/2016 25 Kenilworth Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely