Steps in the subdivision process

  • Prepare a subdivision plan.
  • Prepare a subdivision consent application.
  • Consent is granted by Council subject to building consent and engineering plan approval.
  • Apply for survey plan approval (section 223 certification). This must be applied for within 5 years of subdivision consent being granted.
  • Apply for Section 224 certification to confirm all conditions of your subdivision consent can be met.
  • Deposit of survey plan with Land Information New Zealand. A new Record of Title is issued.

For a overview of the subdivision process to complete a standard 2-lot subdivision (non-notified), excluding the construction of any new dwellings, see below.

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Stage 1 – Resource Consent (24-32 weeks)

 

  • Preliminary designs for client approval and undertake feasibility investigations
  • Topographical survey
  • Resource consent preparation
  • Resource consent processing and approval by Council.

Stages 2 and 3

Stage 2 Engineering Approvals / Building Consents (4 – 6 weeks)

  • Building consent and engineering plan approval (EPA) processing and approval by Council.

Stage 3 – Construction (8 – 16 weeks)

  • Completion of site works (e.g. earthworks and construction of driveways, drainage and utilities) and construction monitoring, supervision and certification.

Stages 4 and 5

Stage 4 – Survey (6 weeks)

  • Conduct surveying field work and create new survey plans for approval by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) and the Council for Section 223.

Stage 5 – Certification (6-8 weeks)

 

These are estimates only and project durations will vary. Click here for indicative costs.

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