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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

Next Meeting: Tuesday 23rd August 2016

Dear DADA Folk,

A reminder that we have planned a meting next Tuesday night the 23rd of August at 7pm, 33 Dean Street, Preston.

We will mostly be discussing council election strategies and, as always, helping anybody who comes along with the objecting process.

Hope to see you there.

Cheers, Maria

Objection: 25 Gilbert Road PRESTON

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Number    D/923/2015
Location    25 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
Date        11/11/2015
Description    Use and development of the land for the purpose of a four (4)-storey development comprised of four (4) dwellings and a shop; a reduction in the car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu
Type        Mixed Use Development
Date        11/11/2015

land size    214 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        turner ginnivan 28 spensley clifton hill

Summary    replace shop & 2 bed dwelling with 1x 1 bed + 1x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed apts
L3: open plan kitchen meals lounge (KML) for U3 & U4
L2: 3 bed (U3 U4)
L1: 1 bed + KML (U2), KML (U1
GND:1 bed (U1), fantasy parking, bins, shop
P:  carstackers, 1 below access ramp , 2 below, 1 above, 1 normal
INSUFFICIENT AND UNWORKABLE CARP ARKING,
NO LOADING BAY FOR THE SHOP
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY, UNVENTILLATED BATHROOMS etc

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  4 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  6 spaces in total, and plans show 4+1 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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d923_2015_25_gilbert_rd_preston
(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/923/2015 25 Gilbert Road PRESTON VIC 3072
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 5 Marchant Avenue RESERVOIR

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Number    D/201/2016
Location    5 Marchant Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Date        17/03/2016
Description    Medium density housing development comprising the construction of three (3) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Officer        Katharine Cox
Type        Medium Density Housing

land size    642 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        bornova architecture and town planning pty ltd and adam jefferson

Summary    replace family home with 2x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
L1: 1 bed (U3), 2 bed (U2), 3 bed (U1)
GND:1 bed (U3), open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (U1-3)
P:  single (U3 & U2), double garage (U1)

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  2 spaces, rule is 2space 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
++++++++++++
(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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d201_2016_5_marchant_reservoir
(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/201/2016 5 Marchant Avenue RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

objection_d201_2016_5_marchant_reservoir b
Yours Sincerely

Objection: 1 McPherson Street RESERVOIR

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Number     D/254/2016
Date         6/04/2016 12:00:00 AM
Location     1 McPherson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Medium density development comprising the construction of four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Status     On Advertising
Type         Medium Density Housing

land size    670 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ms design living

Summary    replace family home with 4x 3 bed units
L1: 3 bed (U1-U4), 3rd bed disguised as “rumpus” (U2, U3)
GND:open plan kitchen/meals/lounge (U1-4)
P:  single garage (U2 & U3), tandem drive and single garage (U1, U4)

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  8 spaces, rule is 2space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  8 spaces in total, and plans show 6 spaces
INSUFFICIENT 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) 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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d254_2016_1_mcphereson_st_reservoir
(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/254/2016 1 McPherson Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

plans_d0050_2016_90_barry_st_reservoir
Yours Sincerely