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Subdivision

This District Plan information contained on this webpage relates to the provisions of the OPERATIVE District Plan.

Council has notified its PROPOSED Plan (Decisions version) on 30 January 2010 and there may be more restrictive rules under the Proposed Plan (Decisions version) that will affect your proposal.  However, due to the ongoing plan review process, a number of rules may be subject to further changes.

You are advised to discuss any proposal with the duty planner.

Overview
In most cases subdivision provides the framework for servicing anticipated land uses, including roading, sewerage, water supply and stormwater infrastructure, which subsequent purchasers will expect.  It’s also often the point at which reserves and esplanades can be required to be left aside to serve community needs.

Different types of subdivision are subject to different rules.  Generally, larger subdivisions or those involving significant disturbance to the surface of the land, will be subject to a greater number of rules.

It’s important to note that most subdivisions, even small ones, often require detailed technical information to be supplied in order for Council to determine compliance with relevant standards, and especially the effects of the proposed subdivision.

It is mandatory that the services of a registered surveyor be engaged to make a subdivision application as subdivision can be a complex process.  Some subdivisions may also require additional technical expertise (engineering, geotechnical etc).