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Torrens Title Subdivision
Splitting one lot into 2+ Torrens title lots (each freehold, separate title).
A$15,000–80,000 build cost8–26 weeks DA timeline
Typical pathway by state
NSW: DA + Subdivision Certificate via Council or Registered Certifier
VIC: Planning Permit under Cl 56 (Residential Subdivision) + Plan of Subdivision
QLD: Reconfiguring a Lot (ROL) + Plan Sealing
Required documents
- ✓Site Survey
- ✓Subdivision Plan (Plan of Subdivision)
- ✓Stormwater + servicing diagrams
- ✓Cadastral / boundary survey
- ✓Section 88B Instrument (NSW — easements, restrictions)
- ✓Title search + dealing search
Optional / triggered docs
- •Bushfire risk assessment (BAL on new lot)
- •Flood assessment per lot
- •Geotechnical (if non-standard soil)
- •Acoustic (if near road/rail)
- •Heritage IS
- •Native vegetation report
Typical consultants
Key compliance checks
- ▸Minimum lot size (typically 400-600m² in metro residential)
- ▸Minimum frontage
- ▸Minimum lot dimension/depth
- ▸Battle-axe lot rules + handle dimensions
- ▸Servicing — sewer, water, power, NBN, stormwater per lot
- ▸Drainage easements + Section 88B restrictions
- ▸Right-of-carriageway for shared access
- ▸Heritage / character impact on subdivision pattern
Notes
Torrens subdivision creates separate fee-simple titles — preferred for sale or refinance. Section 88B in NSW is the instrument that creates easements + restrictions on title. Subdivision Certificate is separate from DA — issued by Council or Registered Certifier after works complete.
Recommended pack for this project type
Standard DA Pack A$499