CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT

Part 1 – General Requirements and ProceduresFigure 1.1: Subdivision Application Flowchart1Landowner/developer intendssubdivision2AExamines DistrictPlan and seeksCouncil advice2BApproaches landdevelopmentconsultant for advice3Broad brush proposalsprepared4Discuss withCouncil officers5Proposals amended andmore detail considered6Further discussion withCouncil officers7Preparation of consentapplication and various reports8Lodgement ofapplication5 day period for Council tocheck completeness9Requests by Councilofficers for further info10RC approvalCategory A Simple boundary adjustment Steps 1, 2B, 7, 8, 9 and 10Category B Minor subdivision, typically less than 5 Steps 1, 2A/2B, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 (possibly, 10lotsCategory C Larger Subdivisions Steps 1 – 10The divisions between the categories are not definitive. They are shown as a guide only.Clearly not all subdivision applications will require all 10 steps. As a guide, each proposal will be categorised,generally as noted below:Notes regarding flow chart:2 Landowners/developers occasionally seek Council advice before engaging a consultant.3 – 6 Council strongly encourages early and ongoing engagement with the developer in the designprocess.7 Refer to paragraphs 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 of this Code.9 If steps 3 – 6 are followed, it is possible that this step will not be required.Code of Practice for Subdivision and Development – Edition 5 October 2010 Page 9