Changing Property Boundaries Between Titles
A boundary relocation subdivision is when you change the position of the boundaries between two or more titles. It is usually undertaken in the Large Lot Residential or the Rural Zones.
What are the rules for boundary relocation?
The Waipa District Plan has some specific rules around boundary relocation depending on which Zone you are located in. Each zone has a minimum lot area which needs to be complied with, as well as ensuring that you do not end up with more titles than you started with following subdivision. You also must only boundary relocate viable titles.
In the Rural Zone, the new lots that you create must have a minimum lot area of at least 5,000m2. They also should comply with the Rural Zone or Large Lot Residential Zone rules such as boundary setbacks from existing buildings and site coverage. You also need to consider the number of dwellings that will end up on each title, as you can have a maximum of one principal dwelling (over 70m2) and one secondary dwelling (under 70m2) plus any other consented farm workers dwellings on a single title.
The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) also controls the layout of a boundary relocation when part of the property contains highly productive land (i.e Class 1 to 3) and is in the Rural Zone. The NPS-HPL requires any boundary relocation to avoid a loss of highly productive land, which may mean there is a limitation on how the titles can be expanded regardless of how the land is currently being used. Cogswell staff can advise further on this.
Our Boundary relocation subdivision (Rural) Process - What to Expect
Determine the ownership situation
If the boundary relocation is between two titles you own, the process is relatively straightforward as there is only one party involved. If the relocation involves an adjoining landowner, additional agreements will be required.-
Prepare a concept plan (if required)
When working with a neighbouring landowner, a concept plan can be prepared by Cogswell. This is a desktop assessment (subject to change) and can be attached to a Sale and Purchase Agreement to assist with negotiations. Complete a topographical survey
Cogswell will undertake a topographical survey of the property to gather the necessary information for the subdivision application.Prepare and lodge the subdivision application
Cogswell prepares the boundary relocation subdivision application and submits it to Council.
Council processing
The Council processes the consent application and, if approved, issues a decision with a number of conditions that must be satisfied before the subdivision can be completed.
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