Dwelling Title Types - City of South Perth
Dwelling Title Types - City of South Perth
Dwelling Title Types - City of South Perth
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Planning Services<br />
INFORMATION SHEET<br />
Confused about the different names used to describe a house and the different types <strong>of</strong> title? This<br />
information sheet explains the terms used in the Residential Design Codes to described types <strong>of</strong><br />
dwellings, and relates these to the different types <strong>of</strong> ownership.<br />
There are so many different names used to describe a building where people live; townhouse,<br />
apartment, condominium, studio, terrace, villa, granny flat, duplex,<br />
dwelling, semi-detached, house, cottage, flat, bedsit, bungalow, chalet,<br />
cabin, manor, triplex and quadraplex are just some <strong>of</strong> the terms used.<br />
All dwellings can be simplified into one <strong>of</strong> three types <strong>of</strong> dwellings. The three types <strong>of</strong> dwellings are:<br />
•<br />
• and<br />
• .<br />
The definitions <strong>of</strong> these dwellings and a simplified example <strong>of</strong> a site plan are shown in the attachment.<br />
All new dwellings and additions to existing dwellings must obtain Planning Approval prior to obtaining<br />
a Building Licence to commence development. For information on the process <strong>of</strong> applying for<br />
Planning Approval, please refer to the <strong>City</strong>’s Information Sheet “Applying for Planning Approval”.<br />
There are four types <strong>of</strong> special dwellings. Each <strong>of</strong> these special dwellings types are firstly either a<br />
Single House, Grouped <strong>Dwelling</strong> or Multiple <strong>Dwelling</strong>. However, there are identified special needs in<br />
the community. Therefore, the following types <strong>of</strong> dwellings modify the Single House, Grouped<br />
<strong>Dwelling</strong> and Multiple <strong>Dwelling</strong> requirements to accommodate the special needs.<br />
Ancillary Accommodation (‘Granny Flat’)<br />
Ancillary Accommodation (commonly referred to as a ‘Granny Flat’):<br />
• is special self contained accommodation for family members <strong>of</strong> the main dwelling.<br />
• is on the same lot as a Single House (the lot must be at least 450sqm)<br />
• may be attached or detached from the Single House.<br />
• cannot be strata titled or subdivided.<br />
• has limited floor space and additional parking requirements.<br />
Applications for this type <strong>of</strong> accommodation may be approved in certain zones (see Table 1 <strong>of</strong> TPS<br />
6). An Application for Planning Approval (form, fee and plans) must be submitted to the <strong>City</strong><br />
demonstrating compliance with all normal requirements <strong>of</strong> the TPS 6, policies and R-Codes relating to<br />
“Single House”, plus special requirements contained in Planning Policy No. P389_T and R-Codes<br />
clause 4.1.1.<br />
Please note that one <strong>of</strong> the conditions <strong>of</strong> approval will be that a notification be placed on the Certificate<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Title</strong> <strong>of</strong> the lot which restricts the occupancy <strong>of</strong> the dwellings to its approved purpose. The<br />
notification is placed on the Certificate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Title</strong> under section 70A <strong>of</strong> the Transfer <strong>of</strong> Land Act 1893 at<br />
the expense <strong>of</strong> the developer.<br />
Aged or Dependent Person’s <strong>Dwelling</strong><br />
An Aged or Dependent Person’s <strong>Dwelling</strong>:<br />
• is special self contained accommodation for those aged 55 years or over or persons with a<br />
handicap requiring special accommodation. For a definition see Schedule 1 <strong>of</strong> TPS 6.<br />
• may be in the form <strong>of</strong> a Single House, Grouped <strong>Dwelling</strong> or Multiple <strong>Dwelling</strong>.<br />
Updated 1 June 2006
Planning Services Information Sheet:<br />
Explanation <strong>of</strong> types <strong>of</strong> ‘<strong>Dwelling</strong>s’ and types <strong>of</strong> ‘<strong>Title</strong>’ Page 2<br />
• may receive a density bonus.<br />
• must be developed in groups <strong>of</strong> at least 5 dwellings.<br />
• has limited floor space and special parking requirements.<br />
Applications for this type <strong>of</strong> accommodation may be approved in certain zones (see Table 1 <strong>of</strong> TPS 6)<br />
An Application for Planning Approval (form, fee and plans) must be submitted to the <strong>City</strong><br />
demonstrating compliance with all normal requirements <strong>of</strong> TPS 6, policies and the R-Codes, including<br />
specific requirements contained within clause 4.1.3 <strong>of</strong> the Codes.<br />
Please note that one <strong>of</strong> the conditions <strong>of</strong> approval will be that a notification be placed on the Certificate<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Title</strong> <strong>of</strong> the lot which restricts the occupancy <strong>of</strong> the dwellings to its approved purpose. The<br />
notification is placed on the Certificate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Title</strong> under section 70A <strong>of</strong> the Transfer <strong>of</strong> Land Act 1893 at<br />
the expense <strong>of</strong> the developer. Contravention <strong>of</strong> this requirement is an <strong>of</strong>fence under the Planning and<br />
Development Act 2005.<br />
Single Bedroom <strong>Dwelling</strong><br />
A Single Bedroom <strong>Dwelling</strong>:<br />
• is “a dwelling that contains a living room and no more than one other habitable room that is<br />
capable <strong>of</strong> use as a bedroom.” (quoted from R-Codes clause 2.2).<br />
• may be in the form <strong>of</strong> a Single House, Grouped <strong>Dwelling</strong>s or Multiple <strong>Dwelling</strong>s.<br />
• may receive a concession on density.<br />
Applications for this type <strong>of</strong> accommodation may be approved in certain zones (see Table 1 <strong>of</strong> TPS 6)<br />
An Application for Planning Approval (form, fee and plans) must be submitted to the <strong>City</strong><br />
demonstrating compliance with all normal requirements <strong>of</strong> TPS 6, policies and the R-Codes, including<br />
specific requirements contained in the clause 4.1.3 <strong>of</strong> the R-Codes.<br />
Residential Building<br />
A Residential Building:<br />
• is for the purpose <strong>of</strong> temporary habitation by two or more persons, or permanent habitation by<br />
seven or more persons who do not comprise a single family (for a detailed definition refer to R-<br />
Codes clause 2.2).<br />
• may be in the form <strong>of</strong> a Single House, Grouped <strong>Dwelling</strong> or Multiple <strong>Dwelling</strong>.<br />
Applications for this type <strong>of</strong> accommodation may be approved in certain zones (see Table 1 <strong>of</strong> TPS 6)<br />
An Application for Planning Approval (form, fee and plans) must be submitted to the <strong>City</strong><br />
demonstrating compliance with all normal requirements <strong>of</strong> TPS 6, policies and the R-Codes.<br />
A “title” is evidence <strong>of</strong> ownership <strong>of</strong> land. A “Certificate <strong>of</strong> <strong>Title</strong>” identifies the parcel <strong>of</strong> land, the owner<br />
<strong>of</strong> the parcel <strong>of</strong> land, and encumbrances on the land. Certificates <strong>of</strong> <strong>Title</strong> are kept by the Department<br />
<strong>of</strong> Land Information (DLI). Copies <strong>of</strong> Certificates <strong>of</strong> <strong>Title</strong> can be purchased from the DLI.<br />
Freehold title is commonly referred to as a “green title”. A freehold lot may be divided into “strata lots”<br />
or “survey strata lots”. Generally a:<br />
• “Strata lot” is the building or portion <strong>of</strong> a building and <strong>of</strong>ten includes land surrounding the building.<br />
o Please note that some older strata’s may have all land as common property (whether it is<br />
fenced and used privately or not). Refer to the Strata Plan for the property (held by DLI) to<br />
confirm the situation.<br />
o A strata lot is <strong>of</strong>ten created after the buildings have been constructed, and in this situation is<br />
commonly referred to as a “built strata”.<br />
• “Survey-strata lot” simply divides the green title lot into strata lots.<br />
o The survey-strata plan only shows the boundary <strong>of</strong> the strata lots in relation to the ‘parent’ lot,<br />
it does not show the buildings.<br />
o A Survey-strata plan may or may not include “common property”.<br />
o A Survey-strata lot can be created before or after the construction <strong>of</strong> buildings.<br />
o “Strata lots” may be able to be converted to “survey-strata lots”.<br />
For further explanation <strong>of</strong> “strata’s” and “survey strata’s” and how to do a title search, refer to the DLI’s<br />
website, or contact an <strong>of</strong>ficer at the DLI by phone.<br />
Updated 1 June 2006
Planning Services Information Sheet:<br />
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Other types <strong>of</strong> title, which are either uncommon or not found in the district <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Perth</strong>,<br />
are Leasehold, Pastoral Leases and Native <strong>Title</strong>.<br />
<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Perth</strong> documents (available at www.southperth.wa.gov.au, look under Environmental<br />
Management, Built Environment, Town Planning & Building Information)<br />
• <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>South</strong> <strong>Perth</strong> Town Planning Scheme No. 6<br />
• Policies<br />
• “Applying for Planning Approval” Information Sheet<br />
Other documents<br />
• Residential Design Codes <strong>of</strong> WA 2002 (R-Codes) www.wapc.wa.gov.au/Publications/37.aspx<br />
• Guide to Strata <strong>Title</strong>s www.dli.wa.gov.au (use search to find “strata title information”).<br />
• How to a Search www.dli.wa.gov.au (use search to find “how to do a title search”)<br />
• Australian Standards “Adaptable Housing” www.standards.com.au (use search to find “adaptable<br />
housing”)<br />
Should you have any further questions regarding this or any other matter, you are welcome to<br />
contact one <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s <strong>of</strong>ficers by telephone or make an appointment to see an <strong>of</strong>ficer in<br />
person.<br />
<strong>City</strong>’s Offices: Civic Centre, cnr <strong>South</strong> Terrace and Sandgate Street, <strong>South</strong> <strong>Perth</strong><br />
Telephone: 9474 0777 Email: enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au<br />
Facsimile: 9474 2425 Web: www.southperth.wa.gov.au<br />
Updated 1 June 2006
Planning Services Information Sheet: Explanation <strong>of</strong> types <strong>of</strong> ‘<strong>Dwelling</strong>s’ and types <strong>of</strong> ‘<strong>Title</strong>’ - ATTACHMENT<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dwelling</strong><br />
Definition<br />
from the<br />
Residential Design<br />
Codes <strong>of</strong> Western<br />
Australia 2002<br />
(R-Codes)<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> title the<br />
dwelling can be<br />
built on.<br />
Simplified<br />
examples:<br />
Elevations<br />
Site plan<br />
A dwelling standing wholly on its own green title<br />
or survey-strata lot, together with any easement<br />
over adjoining land for support <strong>of</strong> a wall or for<br />
access or services and excludes dwellings on<br />
titles with areas held in common property.<br />
a. Green <strong>Title</strong>.<br />
b. Survey Strata, where there is no common<br />
property.<br />
Strata Lot 2<br />
Strata Lot 1<br />
A dwelling that is one <strong>of</strong> a group <strong>of</strong> two or more<br />
dwellings on the same lot such that no dwelling<br />
is placed wholly or partly vertically above<br />
another, except where special conditions <strong>of</strong><br />
landscape or topography dictate otherwise, and<br />
includes a dwelling on a survey strata with<br />
common property.<br />
c. Green title, except all the dwellings can only<br />
be in one ownership.<br />
d. Built Strata (build the dwellings first and<br />
strata title later).<br />
e. Survey Strata, where there is common<br />
property. (NB: Common Property does not have<br />
to be located as shown in example.)<br />
Strata Lot 2<br />
Strata Lot 1<br />
Common Property<br />
Strata Lot 2<br />
Strata Lot 1<br />
A dwelling in a group <strong>of</strong> more than one dwelling<br />
on a lot where any part <strong>of</strong> a dwelling is vertically<br />
above part <strong>of</strong> any other but does not include a<br />
Grouped <strong>Dwelling</strong>.<br />
f. Green title, except all the dwellings can only<br />
be in one ownership.<br />
g. Built Strata (build the dwellings first and<br />
strata title later).<br />
Common Property<br />
a. b. c. d. e. f. g.<br />
Updated 1 June 2006