Subdivision

Do I need approval for a subdivision?

Yes, you need approval for a Subdivision. 

What is a Subdivision? 

The Subdivision of land involves either establishing new lots (parcels of land) or modifying the dimensions of an existing lot by adjusting its property boundary. This action results in the issuance of a new Title for each newly created lot, which can subsequently be recorded with the NSW Land Registry Services.

Before you start

Subdivision applications are complex and it is recommended you engage a professional consultant to assist with this type of application.

Refer to the minimum lot size maps NSW Planning Portal Spatial Viewer.

Find out the size of the existing lot (from the DP or survey) and confirm each new lot in a subdivision will need to meet the prescribed min lot size

Subdivisions to consider other site constraints (eg bushfire; slope; land slip; vegetation; flooding; drainage; available building footprint etc etc) – which may impact the subdivision potential even if min lot sizes can be achieved.

There are several other WLEP 2010 clauses (eg 4.2B, 4.2C, 4.2D) – which may provide subdivision potential even if min lot sizes cannot be met

This area of planning is usually not straight forward, and can’t always be answered as a general enquiry, so customers should seek a town planning consultant/registered surveyor etc to assist with site-specific enquiries or how to prepare a DA.

General guidance on ability to subdivide under clause 4.1 (explanation of minimum lot size), along with additional guidance on subdivisions under clauses 4.2. 4.2A-4.2F and clause 7.2.

Access standards: making clear the requirement for carriageway and reserve widths for access handles. Most people don’t know to look up the standard engineering drawings, let alone how to understand them.

You may be able to apply for a Complying Development Certificate or a Development Application.