Table of Contents
- Introduction: What is the Subdivision Process?
- Overview of the subdivision process and its importance.
- PSS Group’s role in facilitating the subdivision journey.
- Preparing a Subdivision Application
- Key components of a subdivision application.
- How PSS Group assists with property surveying and documentation.
- Lodging an Application to WAPC
- Submission requirements and standards.
- Ensuring compliance for approval success.
- Referral to Relevant Authorities
- Involvement of local government and related agencies.
- Timeline and conditions for review.
- Subdivision Approval
- Understanding approval timelines and conditions.
- Validity periods for approvals.
- Reconsideration/Appeal of Conditions and Decisions
- Process for addressing unreasonable conditions.
- PSS Group’s support in navigating appeals.
- Under Subdivision Works
- Types of physical works and infrastructure requirements.
- Ensuring compliance during the construction phase.
- Clearance of Conditions
- Steps for obtaining clearance letters from authorities.
- Importance of meeting all stipulated conditions.
- Final Endorsement
- Submitting subdivision plans for endorsement.
- Ensuring readiness for Landgate registration.
- Lodgement of Survey Plan for Registration
- Process for submitting the survey plan to Landgate.
- Acquiring new titles for subdivided lots.
What is the Subdivision Process?
Subdivision involves dividing a parcel of land into smaller lots, creating opportunities for property development and investment. Whether you’re a property developer or a homeowner, understanding the steps of the subdivision process is crucial. This guide will walk you through each stage, from preparation to obtaining new land titles, with insights into how PSS Group can assist at every step.
- Preparing a Subdivision Application
- Lodging an Application to WAPC
- Referral to Relevant Authorities
- Subdivision Approval
- Reconsideration/Appeal of Conditions and Decisions
- Under Subdivision Works
- Clearance of Conditions
- Final Endorsement
- Lodgement of Survey Plan for Registration
Preparing a Subdivision Application
The first step in the subdivision process is preparing a comprehensive application. This includes creating a plan of subdivision that adheres to the guidelines set by the West Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). PSS Group’s licensed surveyors can survey your property, provide tailored advice on subdivision strategies, and prepare the necessary plans and documentation for submission.
Lodging an Application with the WAPC
Once the subdivision application is prepared, it is lodged with the WAPC. This submission requires precise documentation and planning to ensure it meets the required standards. PSS Group ensures your application is complete and compliant, giving you the best chance of approval.
Referral to Relevant Authorities
After submission, the WAPC refers the application to the relevant local government and other authorities for review. The city council has 42 days to assess the application and ensure it complies with local planning schemes and policies. If the requirements are met, the council will recommend approval with conditions.
Understanding Subdivision Approval
Upon receiving council feedback, the WAPC will decide on the application. If approved, you will receive a list of conditions that must be satisfied before the subdivision can be finalized. For subdivisions of more than five lots, the approval is valid for four years; for five lots or fewer, it is valid for three years.
Reconsideration or Appeal of Conditions and Decisions
If you believe any conditions of approval are unreasonable, you can request a reconsideration with the WAPC within 28 days of receiving the decision. PSS Group can guide you through the reconsideration or appeal process, ensuring your concerns are addressed effectively.
Commencing Subdivision Works
Once approval is obtained, subdivision works can begin. These might include physical changes to the land, such as clearing, excavation, or installing necessary infrastructure. PSS Group can assist by managing and advising on the surveying aspects of these works, ensuring compliance with approved plans.
Clearing Conditions for Approval
To move forward, all conditions outlined in the WAPC approval must be met. This involves obtaining clearance letters from the relevant authorities confirming compliance. PSS Group works with you to ensure all conditions are satisfied, streamlining the process.
Final Endorsement of Subdivision Plans
After conditions are cleared, the subdivision plans must be submitted to the WAPC for final endorsement. This step confirms that all requirements have been met, paving the way for title registration.
Lodging the Survey Plan for Registration
The final step involves lodging the endorsed survey plan with the Land Title Office at Landgate to obtain new titles for the subdivided lots. PSS Group provides comprehensive support throughout this process, ensuring all documentation and legal requirements are fulfilled.
PSS Group offers tailored involvement to meet your unique needs, whether you require end-to-end support or assistance with specific stages of the subdivision process. Contact us today to start your subdivision journey with confidence!
All subdivision applications made to the West Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) must include a plan of subdivision which has been prepared in accordance with the WAPC’s guidelines.
PSS Group’s Licensed land surveyors are able to survey your lot, provide advice on how best to subdivide the land, prepare subdivision plans and lodge subdivision applications with the WAPC on your behalf.
Subdivision Applications submitted to the WAPC are referred to the Local Government for comment. Once a subdivision application referral is received by the City, Officers have 42 days from the date of the referral to
- Assess the application
- Notify WAPC of whether the application complies with relevant Planning schemes and any relevant local policies.
- If the application complies with the relevant requirements the council will recommend support subject to appropriate conditions.
If the WAPC then supports the application, you will receive approval with conditions that are required to the satisfied, prior to final endorsement of the subdivision. The approval is valid for 4 years for subdivisions that create more than 5 lots and 3 years for those that create lots 5 and under.
A request to reconsider the conditions may be made to the WAPC within 28 days of the date of approval.
When all conditions have been cleared and the necessary clearance letters have been obtained from relevant authorities the applicant must apply to the WAPC for endorsement of the Deposited/Strata Plan.
Following final approval for the WAPC that must then be lodged at the Land Title Office of Landgate to obtain new titles.
PSS Group can be involved as much or as little that meets your specific requirements, please call us to discuss.