What is the minimum land size for subdivision in Auckland?

What is the minimum land size for subdivision in Auckland?

Mixed housing suburban zone subdivision guidelines If you want to create a new lot, under the Auckland Unitary Plan, each site in this zone needs to be a minimum of 400 square metres, although there are some specific exceptions.

Can I subdivide rural countryside living zone?

The right to subdivide under transferable rural site subdivision (TRSS), means property owners in the Countryside Living zone can purchase a development right from a rural ‘donor’ site, which can then be used in a Countryside Living zoned ‘receiver’ site, allowing for the smaller subdivision size of 1ha.

How many houses can I build on my property?

Currently within the Mixed Housing Suburban and Urban Zones, 2 dwellings are permitted, but the ability to build three dwellings is under appeal. Dwellings within these zones have a minimum size of 30m2 for studio dwellings and 45m2 for one or more bedroom dwellings.

What is the process of subdividing land?

A subdivision requires preparation of technical drawings, plans, and documents, which can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. You will need to hire a surveyor and engineer to prepare the maps for the project and assist you in submitting the subdivision plans to the County.

What size land can you subdivide Auckland?

Each proposed vacant lot is required to be a minimum of 600sq metres and anticipated just one house per section. So generally speaking, you’ll need to have an existing lot of at least 1200sq metres or larger to subdivide into two.

How close can I build to the boundary Auckland?

How close may I build to the boundary? You can build up to a height of 2.5m high on the boundary, if the Height in Relation to Boundary Rule applies. However, ground floor windows of habitable rooms in the Living and Rural Villages Environments must be at least 1.2m from the boundary.

How do you subdivide rural land?

In the majority of cases, you will have to obtain consent from the local Council to subdivide land. This is ordinarily applied for through a development application. Once Council has approved the development application, it will issue a notice of development consent which may include a number of conditions.

Can you subdivide mixed rural?

Rural lifestyle subdivision is primarily limited to the Rural – Countryside Living (12) Zone, and to sites created by protecting or creating significant areas of indigenous vegetation or wetlands. Subdivision of any minor dwellings and workers’ accommodation from the (13) parent site is avoided.

Can you build before subdividing?

Typically, when subdividing land you would undertake your plan of subdivision whilst you are building. This is the preferred and easiest way. BUT if the plan is to subdivide your block before building then the order in which you execute your project will change.

Can you have 2 minor dwellings on property?

In the two mixed house zones, two properties can be built on the section as a matter of right. In the Single House Zone, a minor dwelling can be added as long it is under 65m2. The Unitary Plan has reduced the need for resource consent. But you may still need building consent for your transportable unit.

How much land do you need to subdivide?

So generally speaking, you’ll need to have an existing lot of at least 1200sq metres or larger to subdivide into two. As an alternative to – or in some cases, in addition to subdivision, it is also possible to build a minor dwelling in this zone, check with us for the rules on this.

How do you divide property?

Dividing up property yourselves

1. List your belongings. Working together, make a list of all of the items that you own jointly.
2. Value the property. Try to agree on the value of anything worth more than a specific agreed amount, say $100 or $500.
3. Decide on the logical owner.
4. Get the judge’s approval.