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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: 38 Jensen Road PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE:  objection-to-d_265_2016-38-jensen-road-preston-vic-3072

Number     D/265/2016
Date         5/04/2016 11:00:00 PM
Location     38 Jensen Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Construct a medium density housing development comprising of 10 dwellings within a four (4) storey building as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Marisia Hammerton
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        petridis and madisson developments pty ltd endeavour hills

land size    558 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 2x 1 bed + 8x 2 bed apartments
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
GND:                  2 bed (A1)             + 10 parking spaces & no bins
L1:   1 bed (A3), 2 bed (A2, A4, A5)
L2:   1 bed (A6), 2 bed (A7, A8)
L3:                      2 bed (A9, A10)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR 1 BED APTS 51-55 SQM (A3, A6)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR 2 BED APTS 63-79 SQM (ESP A2, A4, A5, A7)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (A2, A3, A4, A5, A7, A8, A10)
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING
NO BINS = NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
RESIDENTIAL OVER-DEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  10 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  2 visitor spaces, rule is 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires  12 spaces in total, and plans show 10 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/265/2016 38 Jensen Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 112 Dundas Street THORNBURY

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_553_2016-112-dundas-street-thornbury-vic-3071

Number    D/553/2016
Date        1/07/2016
Location    112 Dundas Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description    Proposed development of the land for five (5) dwellings and a reduction in the number of visitor car parking spaces associated with five (5) dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Ann Taylor
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        terrain consulting group kew

land size    682 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 1x 1 bed + 4x 2 bed apts
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:   3 bed (U1, U2, U4),  KML  (U3), KML + 3 bed (U5)
GND: KML (U1, U2, U4), 2 bed (U3)
P: 4x Tandem spaces, + 1 space beneath U5
LANE ACCESS TO MULTIPLE TANDEM PARKING SPACES IS UN-WORKABLE
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS,
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & L’DRY FOR ALL UNITS ON ALL FLOORS
INCREASED TRAFFIC AND CONJESTION TO PENDERS GVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  8 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or MORE bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is visitor 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires10 spaces in total, and plans show 9 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
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(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/553/2016 112 Dundas Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 27 O’Connell Street KINGSBURY

FULL DETAILS HERE:  objection-to-d_123_2016-27-oconnell-street-kingsbury-vic-3083

Number    D/123/2016
Date        22/02/16
Location    27 O’Connell Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
Description    A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of five (5) double-storey dwellings; a reduction in the visitor car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        ikonimidis reid

land size    775 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 5x 2 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  KML   (U1), KML + 1 bed (U2, U3), 2 bed (U4, U5)
GND: 2 bed (U1), 1 bed       (U2, U3),   KML (U4, U5)
P: 5 single garages
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS, NEW CROSS-OVER
QUESTIONABLE VEHICLE ACCESS FOR U4, U5
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NO SPACE FOR BINS (U1 – U3) OTHER THAN INSIDE GARAGES
SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires   5 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires   1 spaces, rule is visitor 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires   6 spaces in total, and plans show 5 spaces
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/123/2016 27 O’Connell Street KINGSBURY VIC 3083
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

Yours Sincerely

Objection: 104A Royal Parade RESERVOIR

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_26_2016-104a-royal-parade-reservoir-vic-3073

Number    D/26/2016
Date        19/01/2016
Location    104A Royal Parade RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprised of three (3) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Ben Porteous
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        precision works bulleen

land size    570 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 3x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed       (U1, U2, U3)
GND: 1 bed + KML (U1, U2, U3)
P:  tandem drive andgarage (U1) double garage (U2, U3)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS & LDRY (U3)
NEW CROSS OVER
LOSS OF CANOPY TREES

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  6 spaces, rule is 2 spaces to each 2 or more bed dwelling
requires  6 spaces in total, and plans show 6 spaces

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/26/2016 104A Royal Parade RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 55 David Street PRESTON

FULL DETAILS HERE: objection-to-d_508_2016-55-david-street-preston-vic-3072

Number    D/508/2016
Date        23/06/2016
Location    55 David Street PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans submitted with the application.
Officer        John Limbach
Type        Medium Density Housing

WHO        syndicate property group

land size    376 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 3x 2 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
GND:  2 bed (U2, U3), 2 bed + lounge (U1)
L1:   open plan KML (U1, U2, U3)
P:  single and shared double garages
LOSS OF MATURE CANOPY TREES
NEW CROSS OVER
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOM FOR U1
SITE OVER DEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  3 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  3 spaces in total, and plans show 3 spaces
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/508/2016 55 David Street PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely