Certification of plan of subdivision
Permits, developing, subdividing
Councils refer an application to subdivide land to relevant referral authorities, including Melbourne Water. We review applications and inform council of our decision if we accept the proposed changes and consent to the new plan of subdivision being certified.
Most subdivision applications require an application for a planning permit to subdivide under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and an application for certification under the Subdivision Act 1988.
Subdivision is the process whereby a parcel of land is divided into two or more parcels, or multiple parcels are consolidated into one or more plans. Certification helps ensure that the Plan of Subdivision is satisfactory. A plan cannot be certified until a planning permit has been issued by council if a planning permit for the subdivision is required.
Application process
Documents required
Applications must include:
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a relevant subdivision form
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plan of subdivision
Approval process
We will assess all applications received from councils and recommend that the plan be either:
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certified
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certified with amendments
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not certified
We might request more information before we make a recommendation about certification.
Duration
The process takes 28 calendar days to assess an application and respond.
Incomplete applications may be delayed or returned requesting additional information.
Fees
There are no fees for this service.
Contact us
If you need any help to complete this application, contact us on 131 722.