Subdivision is the process of dividing land into pieces that are easier to sell. A land division is the way to create new allotments. 

1. Land Subdivision
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2. SUBDIVISION
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Subdivision is the process of dividing land into pieces that
a r e e a s i e r t o s e l l . A l a n d d i v i s i o n i s t h e w ay t o c r e a t e n e w
allotments.
When a land vendor creates a new allotment they increase
the value of their land. A plan of subdivision allows a
candidate to split land into two or more new parcels of
l a n d . I t i s n e c e s s a r y f o r t h e h o l d e r o f t h e l a n d t o k n o w.

3. DEVELOPMENT PROCESS OF
LAND SUBDIVISION
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The subdivision process can be summarized as happening in
four broad stages 1. A planning permit is necessary for subdivision under the
provisions of the warrnambool planning scheme.
2. Certification of the plan of land subdivision, which
approves the subdivision under the subdivision act 1988.
3. Obtaining a statement of fulfillment, which is the final
approval stating that all requirements have been met.

4. WHO CAN APPLY FOR LAND
SUBDIVISION
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The property owner or an agent performing on behalf of the
l a n d o w n e r m a y a p p l y f o r s u b d i v i s i o n . A n a g e n t m ay b e a n y
p e r s o n p e r f o r m i n g o n b e h a l f o f t h e o w n e r.
O f t e n l a n d o w n e r s h i r e a p r o f e s s i o n a l p l a n n e r, l a w y e r a n d
engineer to act on their behalf when they do not wish to
commence the application on their own. The land subdivision
application must clearly identify the name of the agent.

5. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR
SUBDIVISION
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A planning permit application is only necessary if stated in the
planning scheme. Minor development and subdivisions such as
boundary adjustments that meet particular standards do not
require consent. All the required information should have
been compiled in consultation with council.
Whilst formulating the application and preparing the
d e v e l o p m e n t s ke t c h p l a n , a d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e e x i s t i n g a n d
proposed site and a statement of environmental effects should
be included. If a proposal is prohibited there is no point in
making an application as it will only be refused.

6. CONTACT FOR SUBDIVISION
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C O R P O R AT E O F F I C E S :
S U I T E 7 , 1 6 3 2 - 1 6 3 8 H I G H S T R E E T, G L E N I R I S .
W E B S I T E - W W W. C S Q T O W N P L A N N I N G . C O M . A U
E - M A I L - I N F O @ C S Q TO W N P L A N N I N G . C O M . A U