subdivision

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Subdivision

Before a subdivision permit may be obtained, a town planning permit must be approved. However in some cases /councils this is the same thing.

Once a town planning permit has been approved, this subdivision is a formality. The town planning permit was the concept – the subdivision permit is the details.

The main objection of a subdivision permit is the issue of multiple titles at the end of it. To do this, a number of letters of consent/compliance must be met by local authorities/boards. Once all of these have been met, council will issue a statement of compliance which is handed to the titles office for issue of titles.

The bulk of the independent work is performed by a land surveyor. They will draw up the required subdivision (i.e., proposed new title boundaries, dimensions, easements etc) as per the approved town planning permit and its conditions. Along with this, a schedule of body corporate if required will also be submitted.

Once received and approved in principal, council forward the proposed subdivision to all the local authorities for their response / letter of consent. Firstly they will determine whether they are happy with the planned subdivision, then determine whether increase in the infrastructure is necessary to accommodate this. Generally a once-off fee (acceptance fee) is payable, then a letter of consent is issued. These change per size and location of the subdivision, the authorities concerned are
1. Power
2. Waterboard (water/sewer
3. Telstr
4. Cas

For larger scale subdivision, a civil engineer will be engaged to design
1. Storm water
2. Sewer
3. Water reticulation
4. Roads, internal access ways incuding finished ground levels

A subdivision permit/grant of titles can be a lengthy process. Please be aware that you MAY build multiple dwellings BEFORE multiple titles are issued. This ensures long delays are masked while construction is taking place.

Subdivisions vary immensely – so please contact us direct for direction with your project. No set fees exist for this service, so a proposal will be tailored to your needs.