Apply for a subdivision resource consent

​When to apply to subdivide your property

Here are a few examples of when you need to apply for subdivision resource consent:

• Subdividing your land into separately owned properties (fee simple).
• Adjusting the boundary of your land.
• Converting a cross-lease into a freehold title.
• Amending a cross-lease, unit title or company lease by making alterations or additions.

What to do before you apply to subdivide your property

1. Take advantage of our free helpdesk service to find out as much information as possible before you start the subdivision application process.
2. Talk to a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor about whether your property can be subdivided.
3. If necessary, consult an engineer or a lawyer.       
4. If you decide to proceed, have your property surveyed and get pre-application guidance if necessary and then apply for a subdivision consent.
5. If we grant your subdivision consent, it is likely to include conditions you will need to follow.
6. Once the consent is granted, submit a more detailed survey plan to us to get a s223 RMA certificate (your surveyor will help with this process).
7. Once the survey plan is approved, you can begin works. You must comply with subdivision consent conditions such as installing services (water, wastewater, power and phone), entrances and driveways.
8. Once all physical works required by the consent have been completed, apply for a s224(c) RMA certificate from us, providing evidence about how each consent condition was met.
9. Once you have your certificates and have paid all fees, lodge the subdivision plan and certificate with Land Information NZ (LINZ), who will issue the new Records of Title. Your lawyer will help with this process. A Record of Title is needed to sell each parcel of land separately.

The key professional for the subdivision process your Licensed Cadastral Surveyor.

You may also need a consultant planner, an engineer and a lawyer.

Apply online for a subdivision resource consent

We only accept online applications for a subdivision resource consent. If you are unable to apply digitally, visit one of our libraries with council services for assistance in making your online application.

Before you apply check the document naming standards for resource consent online applications. 

See Ways to pay online for information on all payment options.

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