Subdivision / Torrens Title Subdivision & Community Title Subdivision
Subdivision / Torrens Title Subdivision & Community Title Subdivision
If you are looking to subdivide your land the following issues will need to be considered:
Land size and area
The zoning of the subject land
Bushfire risk
Geotechnical issues including slip and subsidence
Flooding
Vegetation and trees
Fill
Acid sulphate soils
Soil contamination
Site topography
Stormwater drainage
Utility services i.e Water, Power, Sewer and Phone to name a few.
What type of subdivision is most suited for the proposed development, be it a standard torrens subdivision, community or strata subdivision
The first step will be for the surveyor to obtain a S149 planning certificate from council which will detail many if any of the above issues relate to the subject land. This will also detail which LEP and DCP’s control development in your LGA.
A site analysis survey would then be carried out and a proposed subdivision pattern overlayed.
Appropriate reports would be prepared by arborists, geotechnical and bushfire consultants if required.
A civil design plan is then prepared by an engineer detailing proposed accessways, stormwater drainage, on site detention and proposed soil and sediment control measures and may also prepare a flood study if required.
Once this has been finalised a Statement of Environmental Effects is prepared and combined with the consultants reports and the proposed subdivision plan and lodged with council as a Development Application
Once approved the following is required prior to commencement of works.
Utility Authority applications / Notice of requirements
Construction certificate application for civil works
Civil contracts are then put to tender and an appropriate civil contractor appointed to undertake the construction works.
The surveyor will then carry out the following:
Construction setout
Preparation of the subdivision plan and preparation of a draft 88b instrument creating any required easements, rights of carriageway, restrictions or road / public reserve dedications.
Work as executed survey of completed civil works
Lodgment of plans at council for endorsement of subdivision certificate
Lodgment of subdivision plan at LPI for registration of titles
JRK has a vast amount of experience in preparing development applications and subdivision plans and can provide advice on the best way forward with your proposed subdivision.
