Apply to subdivide land
Subdivision is dividing land into 2 or more lots with individual land titles.
To subdivide land you need a Planning Permit.
Some Planning Permit applications can be processed faster through VicSmart. Check if you're eligible to apply for a Planning Permit with VicSmart.
Step 1: Hire a land surveyor
Your Planning Permit application needs to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor.
You can find a land surveyor through:
Step 2: Submit your application
Your land surveyor submits the Planning Permit application via an online system called SPEAR. They also pay the application fee.
If we need more information we'll ask your land surveyor within 28 days.
Find out how we assess your application on our Apply for a Planning Permit page.
Expect it to take at least 60 business days for us to assess your application.
Step 3: Apply for certification
Your land surveyor applies for a Certified Plan of Subdivision with us online and pays the fee.
Expect it to take around 35 days for us to assess your application.
Step 4: We provide a Statement of Compliance
We provide a Statement of Compliance via SPEAR.
Solicitors use the statement to apply for new Certificates of Title on behalf of owners. Land Use Victoria processes new Certificates of Title, not Council.
Fees
View the planning and subdivision fees on the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website.
Apply to consolidate land
Consolidation is combining land with separate land titles into one.
To consolidate land you need to apply for consolidation.
Step 1: Hire a land surveyor
Your application for consolidation needs to be prepared by a licensed land surveyor.
You can find a land surveyor through:
Step 2: Apply for consolidation
Your land surveyor applies for consolidation via an online system called SPEAR. They also pay the application fee.
Expect it to take around 21 days for us to assess your application. If we need to refer it to an external authority it could take 6 weeks.
Step 3: Get your new Certificate of Title
Once we've approved your application, Land Use Victoria processes the new Certificate of Title.
Your solicitor will apply for the new Certificate of Title on your behalf.
More information
Learn more about residential subdivision (Clause 56) in the Boroondara Planning Scheme.
To check if your land is in a special planning overlay, visit the VicPlan website.
For more information email Planning and Placemaking at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4888.