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Rural Subdivision, can you do it?

Rural land in South East Queensland is affected by the South East Queensland Regional Plan which maps the area and places land into one of three categories, the Urban Footprint, Rural Living Area or the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area.

Most Rural land is included in the Regional Landscape and Rural Production Area and the Regional Plan through the Planning Regulation 2017 prohibits the creation of allotments less than 100 hectares in area. Due to this prohibition there is currently no pathway for which an owner can submit a properly made application for subdivision.

However, there are some exemptions with subdivision being permitted in the following circumstances:

– lot to be created is for a public utility use or purpose;

– the lot is currently a divided lot severed by a road and the road form the whole boundary between the proposed lots;

– it is consistent with an existing development approval.

You can check the category of your land under the South East Queensland Regional Plan using the following mapping system:

https://dams.dsdip.esriaustraliaonline.com.au/damappingsystem

For help identifying the Regional Plan classification of your land, and the implications for subdivision, get in touch with us for a no-obligation desktop review via office@consultplanning.com.au or 1300 017 540.

*Disclaimer: this article is intended to provide general information only and due to the dynamic nature of regulations and policy it is recommended that only a site specific review is relied upon. Information is current as of 14 November 2024.

How do I change my development approval?

Under the Queensland Planning Act 2016 there are two ways a development approval can be amended or changed. The processes are either a “Minor Change” or an “Other Change”. There has been a trend that matters which councils would previously have dealt with through written advice, or as being generally in accordance with a development… Continue reading How do I change my development approval?

What having services on your site means for property owners

Sometimes properties can have services on the site that are not under the control of the owner. Examples of this include power, gas, water, stormwater and sewerage infrastructure. If you purchase a property that has any of these, you may have an actual easement or restriction that applies to the site. An easement is on… Continue reading What having services on your site means for property owners

When you can get town planning approval under an old (superseded) planning scheme

Given how long it can take for a development plan to come to fruition from land purchase through to approvals there can be changes to a Planning Scheme that may adversely impact a site. Conversely there can also be changes that give significant uplift to the development potential of a site. For situations where a… Continue reading When you can get town planning approval under an old (superseded) planning scheme

The difference between a strata title and a land subdivision

Land can be physically subdivided and each parcel owned by a party, which is typically what is meant when people refer to a “subdivision”. Alternatively, a building can be divided into multiple lots and this is commonly referred to as “strata titling” or a “strata title subdivision”. The word strata means “one of a number… Continue reading The difference between a strata title and a land subdivision

What is a combined drain?

During the 1930s, reticulated sewerage systems were installed on a budget with combined drains servicing up to three homes commonly installed. That means allotments in many of Brisbane’s pre-war inner city suburbs may have this type of drain, being a shared connection to the sewer. This means each allotment doesn’t have its own sewer connection… Continue reading What is a combined drain?

Subdividing land into small lots in Brisbane

Landowners on larger parcels may be able to subdivide their lot to create two smaller lots. The increased cost of housing might make a smaller lot attractive to people looking to do less maintenance or downsize. Brisbane City Council allows different lot sizes dependent on your zoning and how close you are to “centres”, which… Continue reading Subdividing land into small lots in Brisbane

How a town planner can save you money

Quite often people assume that consultants are not only expensive, but unnecessary, on projects. Whilst the DIY attitude might get you across the line in some instances, there are a lot of times when engaging consultants can end up saving you money in the long run. Depending on your project size and stage, there is… Continue reading How a town planner can save you money

How long does a development approval last?

If you have an existing development approval for a property or you’ve just got one, you might be wondering if there is an expiration date. Sections 85 and 88 of the Planning Act 2016 outlines the default currency periods. But a council’s development approval can specify any period and override the Act’s currency periods. Here’s… Continue reading How long does a development approval last?

Why you can’t get a straight answer on site yield

One of the most common queries we receive is how many apartments, units or townhouses can be built on a particular site. Developers call this yield and it’s important because it helps calculate a project’s potential profit. Calculating yield is not as easy as A + B = C. There are a number of factors… Continue reading Why you can’t get a straight answer on site yield

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