The rules controlling subdivision are authorised by the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act 2002 and are contained in three principal documents:
Before you can start any physical work on a subdivision, resource consent issued under the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991 is required. This consent is known as subdivision consent. The reason why subdivision consent is required is to ensure that:
- Any adverse effects that may arise from the subdivision are identified and appropriately dealt with.
- All works and services are carried out and installed in terms of Council’s Infrastructure Design Standard.
- The new allotments are suitable for the intended purpose.
Whilst it is possible to undertake some of the subdivision processes yourself there are some tasks that will require you the use the services of consultants such as a land surveyor, engineer or lawyer.
There are a number of steps involved in the subdivision of land therefore it can become a time consuming process. The simplest of subdivisions can take three to four months to complete while the more complicated or larger ones can take a lot longer. Although there are some statutory time periods associated with the subdivision process, the time taken to complete a subdivision rests entirely with the applicant.
If you are considering applying for a subdivision, it is advisable to discuss this with a Planner prior to making an application, by contacting the Subdivisions Team on (03) 941 8999 .
Contact us
Phone: (03) 941 8999
Email: info@ccc.govt.nz
