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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: 6 Roseberry Avenue PRESTON

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_1014_2015-6-roseberry-avenue-preston-vic-3072

Number     D/1014/2015
Date         8/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
Location     6 Roseberry Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
Description     Medium density development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Status     On Advertising
Officer        Chris Lelliott
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    730 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        murban design

Summary    replace family home with 4x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  3 bed (U1-4)
GND: KML +1 bed/study (U1-U4)
P: tandem drive + single garage (U1-2), double carport (U3-4)
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS (GND U3&4)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS,    NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

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  8 spaces in total, 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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/1014/2015 6 Roseberry Avenue PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 51 Tambo Avenue RESERVOIR

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_549_2016-51-tambo-avenue-reservoir-vic-3073

Number     D/549/2016
Date         11/07/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     51 Tambo Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Proposed Multi unit development of three (3) dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Ann Taylor
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    678 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        architectural plans and permits

Summary    Previously a 3 bed single storey unit consumes the back yard (U3)
Now (second stage) replace the family home with 2x 2 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed + KML (U5), KML (U1-U4)
GND: existing (new) 3 bed unit (U3), KML + 1 be d(U2, U1)
P: tandem drive and carport over easement for U3, single garage (U2, U1)

POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS (U3, U2, U1)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (GND:U2-U1)
NO BINS + NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
NO BUILDINGS OVER EASEMENST ALONG REAR (W) BOUNDARY
CONCRETE LANDSCAPE
SITE OVERDEVELOPMENT

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  2 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  4 spaces in total, 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
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(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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/549/2016 51 Tambo Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 172 Collins Street THORNBURY

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_134_2016-172-collins-street-thornbury-vic-3071

Number     D/134/2016
Date         29/02/2016 4:19:42 PM
Location     172 Collins Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description     Construct a medium density housing development comprising three (3) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer    Matthew Cullen
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    819 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps

WHO        petridis

Summary    replace family home with 3x 3 bed units
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U3, U2), 2 bed + rumpus (U1)
GND: 1 bed + KML (U3, U2, U1)
P: tandem drive and garage (U3), double garage (U2, U1)
NO BUILDING OUVER EASEMENT ALONG REAR (S) BOUNDARY
NO BINS = NO WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS (U4 & U5)
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS (GND:U1-U3 AND L1:U3)

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  6 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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/134/2016 172 Collins Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 229 Gilbert Road PRESTON

Full Details Here: objection-to-d_186_2016-229-gilbert-road-preston-vic-3072

Number    D/186/2016
Date        11/03/2016
Location    229 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    Construct a four (4) storey (including one (1) basement level) building containing 20 dwellings; and Reduce the visitor car parking requirement; as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Officer        Ben Porteous
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    1044 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        content studio 44 little napier st fitzroy

Summary    replace family home with 12x 2 bed + 8 x 1 bed apts
relies upon  open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (KML)
L2:                2 bed (A16-A20)
L1:    1 bed (A9-12, A14),    2 bed (A8, A13, A15)
GND:    1 bed (A2, A3, A6),    2 bed (A1, A4, A5, A7)
B: bin store and x20 parking spaces
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS,
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY & SPOS
NON VENTILLATED BATHROOMS

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  20 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires   4 spaces, rule is visitor 1 space to each 5 dwellings
requires  24 spaces in total, and plans show 24 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) last page, lower section, add your name or signature and todays date
(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

HOW TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBOURS TO OBJECT
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
(1) Print and or photocopy multiples of the resident letter (below) plans and objection form.
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/186/2016 229 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

 

Yours Sincerely

 

Candidate Statements

Dear DADA Folk,

Next week you will receive the voting papers, in your mailbox, for the 2016 Council Election.

It is important if you want to ensure the protection of the quality of life in Darebin in the future, to use your vote wisely, especially if you are concerned about the rate of inappropriate development in your neighbourhood.

You can read candidates statements here: www.vec.vic.gov.au/DarebinElection/Candidates/

Hit the expand key and you will get candidate photos and statements about why they are standing.

Look particularly for candidates who mention their concern about inappropriate or over development and consider giving them your support unless they are current councilors who have a proven track record of voting for poor quality planning applications.

DADA has been tracking current councilor’s voting rates for and against inappropriate developments at Darebin Planning Committee and we used the data to score councilors support of developers and community.

Attached are the results in flyers to help you make up your mind. They will be put in letter boxes in time for the vote next week.

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In the next few days I will send you a how to vote form to show you who we think are the best and the worst candidates for planning in Darebin in the future.

Cheers, Maria
DADA