Darebin Appropriate Development Association

An amendment is used to convert bad to far worse.

Certain developers  are currently using a two stage approach to maximize their yield of dwelling at the cost of a poor planning outcome;
(a) obtain a permit to build for something benign that is likely to be acceptable, then
(b) seek an amendments to convert office space to dwellings, or increase the number of dwellings, reduce the number of parking spaces and generally maximize the “yield” whilst also preventing objections form every body except those who objected at step (a).
Our objection here at step (a) is not against the present proposal but insurance against being unable to object to the possibility of (b) diabolical future amendments.”

Here is an example of such practice
Note, we believe the home office for U1-4 is a disguised third bedroom
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Number    D/548/2014/A
Date        24/12/2015
Location    708-710 High Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    Construct an additional two (2) dwellings * Reduce the car parking requirement associated with the proposed new dwellings; as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Amended Plans/Permit
Officer        Marisia Hammerton

land size    539 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ikonimides reid

Summary    Replace milk bar and family home with 1x 1 bed + 1x 2 bed + 4x 3 bed
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L2; 1 bed (U1-4)
L1: KML + 1 bed (U6), KML (U1-4), KML + 2 bed (U5)
GND : Cafe, 1 bed + 3rd bed disguised as”home office” (U1-4)
P: 5 spaces
No buildings over easements (not shown)
U1-4 HAS THIRD BEDROOM DISGUISED AS “HOME OFFICE”
POOR INTERNAL AMENITY FOR U5 AND U7
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
no loading bay for cafe

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  2 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 space,  rule is 1 visitor space per 5 dwelllings
requires  ? space for cafe staff
requires >11 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/548/2014/A 708-710 High 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

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Number    D/676/2015
Date        28/08/2015
Location    4 White Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    Proposed medium density development four (4) double storey dwellings, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer        Chris Lelliott

land size    805 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        ms designer living 14/19 enterprise dr bundoora

Summary    Replace family home with 2x 2 bed + 2x 3 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/living (KML)
L1:  3 bed (U1) , 2 bed + 3rd bed (U2), 2 bed (U3, U4)
GND : KML for all
P: tanden drive way and garage (U1), single garage (U2-U4)
No buildings over easements (not shown)
U2 HAS THIRD BEDROOM DISGUISED AS STUDY
U2 GARAGE JOINS U3 WITH ITS OWN DOORWAY INTO U3
INSUFFICIENT PARKING
NEW CROSS OVER CONFLICTS WITH STREET TREE

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 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
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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/676/2015 4 White 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

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Number    D/1089/2015
Date        29/12/2015
Location    23 Pershing Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    Proposed medium density development comprising the construction of 4 (four) double storey dwellings as shown on the plans accompanying the application
Type        Medium Density Housing
Officer    Johannes Wuebbels

land size    789 m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace family home with 4 x3 bed units
L1: 2 bed (U1), 3 bed (U2-4), 3rd bed room is disguised for U2 & U3
GND: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge, +1 bed (U1)
P: single garages (U1-4)
No buildings over easement (not shown)
INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR ALL 3 BED UNITS

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  0 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  8 in total, and plans show 4 spaces

WHO        ikonimides reid

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_d1089_2015_23_pershing_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/1089/2015 23 Pershing 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

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Number     D/988/2015
Date         2/12/2015 10:07:48 PM
Location     2, 4 Kelsby Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description    A medium density housing development comprising eight (8) double storey dwellings and a reduction of visitor car parking requirements as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type         Medium Density Housing
Officer        John Limbach

land size    724+737=1461 m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps
WHO        odr architects
Summary    replace 2 family homes with 8x 3 bed units
(presented as 5x 3 bed + 3x 2 bed + study)
L1: 3 Bed (U1-5), 2 bed + 1 bed (U6-8)
GND: open plan kitchen/meals/lounge with toilet right in the middle
P: tandem drive way + garage (U1-5) & single garage (U6-8)
NO BUILDINGS OVER EASEMENT (NOT SHOWN)
THIRD BEDROOM (U5-8) IS DISGUISED AS A STUDY
BINS FOR U1 TRAVEL VIA LIVING AREA FROM YARD TO STREET
INSUFFICIENT PARKING (U6-8) AND NO VISITOR PARKING

Parking http://planningschemes.dpcd.vic.gov.au/schemes/vpps/52_06.pdf
requires  16 spaces, rule is 2 space to each 3 or more bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is 1 space for visitors to each 5 dwelling
requires  17 in total, and plans show 13 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_d0988_2016_2_kelbsy_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/988/2015 2, 4 Kelsby 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

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Number    D/49/2016
Date         28/01/2016 8:18:42 PM
Location     22-4 Olive Street RESERVOIR VIC 3073
Description     Development of six (6) three (3) storey dwellings, three (3) double storey dwellings and a reduction to the visitor car parking requirement, as shown on the plans accompanying the application.
Type         Medium Density Housing

land size    473+599=1072 sq m (details found via http://gis.darebin.org)
see https://www.google.com.au/maps

Summary    replace 2xfamily homes with 5 x2 bed plus 4x 3 bed units
relies upon open plan kitchen/meals/lounge
L2: 2 bed (U1-5), others are 2 storey
L1: KML (U1-9), + 1 bed (U7-9)
GND: 1 bed (U6),  bed (U7-9)
P: singl (U1-5), double (U6-9) garges
No buildings over easement (N boundary for 24 Olive St)
NO SPACE FOR RUBBISH BINS, PERMANENTLY HIDDEN IN GARAGES
INSUFFICIENT VISITOR PARKING
widened drive way conflicts with street tree

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  5 spaces, rule is 1 space to each 1 or 2 bed dwelling
requires  1 spaces, rule is 1 visitor space to each 5 dwellings
requires  14 in total, and plans show 13 spaces

WHO        map architecture and design 1/191 drummond st carlton

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_d0049_2016_22_olive_st_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/49/2016 22-4 Olive 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