Are you thinking about subdividing a portion of your land for sale? Before a surveyor can divide a piece of land, they have to determine whether the property is suitable for subdivision. Only then can they allow you to apportion and sell it. Surveyors analyse several factors when making this decision, and some of the crucial ones include the following.
Local Regulations on Subdivision
The Local Environmental Plan (LEP) in every state outlines the zoning requirements that each parcel of land has to meet to qualify for subdivision. The local authorities specify the minimum size that the property should be to be divided, plus the minimum size for the new pieces of land. Additionally, other factors can restrict property subdivisions.
For example, if the portion you wish to subdivide suffers extensive flooding or bushfires, the council may not approve your application to divide it. However, for each piece of land, there are unique factors that can influence the council's decision. Consult a land surveyor so they can examine the parcel of land against local zoning rules and offer professional advice.
The Slope of the Land
The slope of the piece of land determines whether it can be subdivided. For example, parcels with a steep incline may present challenges during development. It may prove difficult or impossible to develop land that's steeply sloped. As such, local councils can reject an application for subdivision based on the topography of the land.
In addition to the slope, the shape of the land can also affect subdivision. If the new parcel's shape affects future construction and development, you may not be able to divide it. As such, your surveyor may recommend a suitable subdivision plan to ease the development of the new piece of land.
Accessibility to the Divided Parcel of Land
You cannot subdivide land in such a way that the new piece is hard to access from the main road. Lack of access not only makes it hard for the new owner to develop the land, but it may also restrict them from installing essential utilities such as electricity, telephone, water and sewerage. Thus, if one cannot build a legal access route to the piece of land, you cannot divide it.
Before you consider dividing the land, assess it to determine how one can access it from the main roads. Also, think about how any new access routes will affect neighbouring properties and whether they will present a problem for other homeowners.
Before you consider subdividing your property, assess these issues to avoid roadblocks along the way. Talk to a surveyor so they can inspect your land and advise on the subdivision.
