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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: 23 Hawker Avenue PRESTON

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Number    D/108/2016
Date        16/02/2016
Location    23 Hawker 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.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Chris Lelliott

land size    556 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    Replace family home with 3x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U4), KML + 1 bed (U3, U2), 3 bed (U1)
GND: KML (U4, U1), 1 bed (U3, U2)
P: single garage (U4-U2), + tandem driveway (U1)
No buildings over easements (not shown)
NEW CROSS OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE
INTRODUCES EXTRA TRAFFIC INTO SCHOOL ZONE

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  3 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  0 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  5 in total, and plans show 5 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

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(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/108/2016 23 Hawker Avenue 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: 2 Margaret Grove PRESTON

 

Number    D/341/2016
Date        27/04/2016
Location    2 Margaret Grove PRESTON VIC 3072
Description    The construction of three (3) dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Gavin Crawford

land size    649 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        archiscale 591 plenty rd

Summary    Replace family home with 1x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed + 1×4 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  2 bed +4th bed labelled “retreat” (U1) , 2 bed(U2), 2 bed (U3)
GND : KML + 1 bed (U1, U3), KML (U2)
P: double (U1) single garage (U2) double car port (U3)
No buildings over easements (not shown, likely N boundary)
U1 HAS FOURTH BEDROOM DISGUISED AS RETREAT

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  1 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  5 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) 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

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(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/341/2016 2 Margaret Grove 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: 785 Plenty Road RESERVOIR

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Number    D/1104/2015
Date        31/12/2015
Location    785 Plenty Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    A medium density housing development comprising the construction of six (6) dwellings; A reduction of the visitor car parking requirements; and Alter access to a road in a Road Zone, Category 1 as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Single Dwelling Development
Officer        Ben Porteous

land size    680 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        map architecture and design pty ltd, 1/191 drummond st carlton

Summary    Replace family home 5x 2 bed + 1x 3 bed apartments
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L2:  2 bed (A1-A6)
L1:  KML   (A1-A6)
GND: single garage (A1-A6), + 1 bed disguised as study (A1)
No buildings over easements (not shown)
NO SPACE OF A1 BINS, EXCEPT HIDDEN IN GARAGE
A1 HAS THIRD BEDROOM DISGUISED AS “STUDY”
INSUFFICIENT PARKING, WITH NONE FOR VISITORS

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  5 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  8 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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

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(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/1104/2015 785 Plenty Road RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 34 Chaleyer Street RESERVOIR

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Number    D/1090/2015
Date        24/12/2015
Location    34 Chaleyer Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    Construct a medium density housing development comprising four (4) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Paul Miziewicz

land size    727 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    Replace family home 4x 2 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  2 bed (U1, U4), KML (U2, U3)
GND: KML (U1, U4), 2 bed (U2, U3)
P: 4 single garages
No buildings over easement along (N) boundary
U1, THIRD BEDROOM DISGUISED AS A RETREAT

Parking    http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  4 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  0 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  4 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_d1090_2015_34_chaleyer_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/1090/2015 34 Chaleyer Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 53A Pender Street THORNBURY

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Number    D/1071/2015
Date        22/12/2015
Location    53A Pender Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
Description    Construction of six (6) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Jolyon Boyle

land size    568 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        cornetta

Summary    Replace family home 6x 2 bed unts
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:     1 bed + KML (U1-U6)
GND: 1 bed + single garage (1-U6)
No buildings over easements (not shown)
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR VISITORS
NO SPACE FOR BINS, EXCEPT HIDDEN IN GARAGES

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  1 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  7 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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_171_d1071_2015_53a_pender_st_thornbury
(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/1071/2015 53A Pender Street THORNBURY VIC 3071
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely

Objection: 215 Separation Street NORTHCOTE

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Number    D/604/2015
Date        6/08/2015
Location    215 Separation Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Description    A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of six (6) dwellings and a reduction in the car parking requirement, on land affected by the Special Building Overlay (SBO), as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu

land size    793 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        petridis

Summary    Replace family home 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed apartments
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L2:  1 bed disguised as “studio” (A5-6), 2 bed (A1-A4)
L1:  2 bed (A5-A6), kitchen and meals (A1-A4)
GND: KML (A5-A6), Lounge (A1-A4
P: 6 single garages
No buildings over easements (not shown)
A5-A6 HAS THIRD BEDROOM DISGUISED AS “STUDIO”
INSUFFICIENT PARKING, WITH NONE FOR VISITORS
SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY = “land in urban areas liable to inundation
by overland flows from the urban drainage system”
http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/44_05.pdf

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  4 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  9 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 herehttps://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/604/2015 215 Separation Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.
Yours SincerelyNumber    D/604/2015
Date        6/08/2015
Location    215 Separation Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
Description    A medium density housing development comprised of the construction of six (6) dwellings and a reduction in the car parking requirement, on land affected by the Special Building Overlay (SBO), as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Deniz Yener-Korematsu

land size    793 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see  https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        petridis

Summary    Replace family home 4x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed apartments
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L2:  1 bed disguised as “studio” (A5-6), 2 bed (A1-A4)
L1:  2 bed (A5-A6), kitchen and meals (A1-A4)
GND: KML (A5-A6), Lounge (A1-A4
P: 6 single garages
No buildings over easements (not shown)
A5-A6 HAS THIRD BEDROOM DISGUISED AS “STUDIO”
INSUFFICIENT PARKING, WITH NONE FOR VISITORS
SPECIAL BUILDING OVERLAY = “land in urban areas liable to inundation
by overland flows from the urban drainage system”
http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/44_05.pdf

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  4 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  9 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 herehttps://www.darebinada.org/category/objections

neighbours_d0604_2015_316_separation_st_northcote
(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/604/2015 215 Separation Street NORTHCOTE VIC 3070
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Dear Darebin Planning
Please find attached an objection to this planning proposal.

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Yours Sincerely