Residential Subdivisions

The local planning instrument (planning scheme) will set the minimum allotment size for each residential zone category.

A new subdivision should result in lots which have practical shapes to allow for the intended use.

A residential subdivision resulting in three (3) or more allotments should facilitate a range of lot sizes and frontage widths to accommodate variation to dwelling design.

It is important for a residential subdivision to consider on-street parking which generally caters for demand within the street, access to public utilities and street trees plantings and pedestrian footpaths within the public road reserve.

A new residential subdivision in an urban zoning is required to connect to mains infrastructure. These include sewer, water, stormwater, electricity and telecommunication networks.

Where proposing a new residential subdivision of a peri-urban allotment, all essential service infrastructure connections will be required, however, as these areas are not serviced by sewer mains, on-site waste water and effluent despoil is required.

Prior to embarking on a residential subdivision, it is important to understand the lay of the land and how your development might impact downstream catchments.

An engineered design solution is often required to ensure the development is appropriate.

Environmental constraints commonly encountered through a development application include, but are not limited to, landslide hazards and matters of environmental significance (wildlife corridors or significant vegetation).