Sub-dividing your block of land

Getting approval time frame:
The status of your property will determine how long it will take for you to get the approval that you require before starting on your project. The features that you property possesses and whether there are any issues that have to be dealt with will be considered. Depending on the region it might mean that a public announcement concerning the development will have to be made which can be done through advertisement. If anyone has issues about the development taking place then this could create a delay. Normally it can take about six to eight months to get the go ahead.
Are there any specific application requirements?
It all depends on the council where the application is being processed with. In general all regions have some common elements with the application. The usual submission requirements are:

• An application form designed by the council has to be completed and signed by you as the land owner.
• An explanation of what the land is presently used for and the specific details of the subdivision you are planning
• You will be required to provide a Statement of Environmental Effects. This document will outline and describe any impact that your development may have on the environment, and any effect it will have on properties that join yours as well as any impact on the public.
• You will have to produce plans that show how the new lots will relate to the streets and the properties surrounding yours
• You may also find that you are required to notify the neighbours about your intentions.

In some cases you may be required to file additional reports:

• You may be required to submit plans that address any privacy issues.
• A report may have to be submitted indicating what steps are being taken to reduce any potential impact your project will have on any existing heritage items. This is usually in cases where a building exists that has to be torn down in order to accommodate the building of a new lot
• A report that outlines the plan for managing stormwater.
• Plans addressing privacy
• You may also be required to submit an Flood analysis report.
• A Geotechnical report and Hydrogeologic report may be another requirement.
• Then depending on the property you may also have to get an arborist to compile a report on the management of covering trees and root mapping.