Subdividing land means dividing one property into two or more lots.
To find out if your land can be subdivided, you’ll need to speak with our planning team. They can confirm what is possible for your property and guide you through the process.
If you have a planning permit for the development of your land, the next step is to engage a licensed land surveyor.
A licensed land surveyor will:
You can find a licensed surveyor through the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria.
All subdivision applications must be submitted by your surveyor through the online Surveying and Planning through Electronic Applications and Referrals (SPEAR) system.
Visit SPEAR
Application fees apply and must be paid at the time of submission. Payment can be made by credit card through the SPEAR system.
To subdivide your land, an application for a subdivision permit and certification must be lodged with Council (by your licensed land surveyor).
Your application will be sent to the relevant service authorities. These may include:
Service authorities have 28 days to respond through the SPEAR system. They may include conditions that must be met as part of your Subdivision Permit.
Council may also refer your application to internal teams, such as Engineering.
Once all responses are received, Council will assess your application and make a decision on the Subdivision Permit.
Any permit will include conditions that must be met before:
Before your Plan of Subdivision can be certified, you must meet all of the following:
Council will issue a Statement of Compliance (SOC) once all requirements are met.
This may include:
Once you receive your SOC, your Plan of Subdivision can be lodged with Land Use Victoria for registration.
This is usually done by a conveyancer or solicitor, not Council.
Once registered:
Consolidation is when two or more titles are combined into one.
You will need a licensed land surveyor to prepare and lodge this application on your behalf.
You can find a surveyor through the Surveyors Registration Board of Victoria.
All new lots must be ready to connect to telecommunications services.
You will need to:
For more information, refer to Telecommunications Facilities Amendment VC226.
Subdivisions creating two or more lots may require a contribution to support local parks, playgrounds and reserves.
Under Clause 53.01 of the Whittlesea Planning Scheme and Section 18 of the Subdivision Act 1988, this may be:
Some exemptions may apply.
If you want to subdivide before completing your approved development, Council may require a Section 173 Agreement.
This is a legal agreement between you and Council that is registered on the property title.
It ensures the land is developed in line with the approved planning permit and plans.
After all subdivision requirements are met, and Council issues a Statement of Compliance, your plan can be lodged for registration.
Registration through Land Use Victoria usually takes 5 to 21 business days.
All properties must have an approved street address that meets Australian addressing standards.
If you are naming a new street, you must follow the Naming rules for places in Victoria.
Please contact the Subdivisions team for more information.
For more information, contact the Subdivision Team.
Email: subdivisions@whittlesea.vic.gov.au Phone: 03 9217 2170