Boundary Relocation Subdivision (Rural)

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Changing Property Boundaries Between Titles

A boundary relocation subdivision is when you change the position of the boundaries between two or more titles that you own or between yourself and a neighbour.

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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

  1. Preparation of the application

    Cogswell prepares the subdivision application.

  2. Topographical survey

    A topographical survey of the property is completed. This includes information on boundaries, site levels, services and location of existing buildings.

  3. Submission to Council

    The subdivision application is submitted to Council. This may include preparation of accompanying professional reports.

  4. Consent processing

    Council processes the application and issues it with conditions of consent.

  5. Completing consent conditions

    Cogswell works through the required conditions of consent. This may include power connections, entrance upgrades, land survey, consent notice preparation and council approvals.

  6. Issuing new titles

    Once all conditions are satisfied, Cogswell arranges for the new property titles to be issued.

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What Our Clients Say

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Oliver PearsonOliver Pearson6 months agoPete, Aaron and the team did a fantastic job subdividing two sites for me in Putaruru. They were professional, well organised, and gave me confidence ...Read more
Oliver PearsonOliver Pearson6 months agoPete, Aaron and the team did a fantastic job subdividing two sites for me in Putaruru. They were professional, well organised, and gave me confidence throughout what can otherwise be a complex process. I wouldn’t have been able to complete the project without their support and would highly recommend them to anyone undertaking a subdivision.
Rose RyanRose Ryan7 months agoCogswell Surveyors were awesome to work with. The team was super helpful, really knowledgeable, and guided us through the whole process. Everything ...Read more
Rose RyanRose Ryan7 months agoCogswell Surveyors were awesome to work with. The team was super helpful, really knowledgeable, and guided us through the whole process. Everything ran smoothly, and the project even came in under budget. Definitely recommend!
James RobertsonJames Robertson10 months agoI recently worked with Pete and Aaron from Cogswell on a subdivision project in Leamington, converting two titles into four. The entire process was ...Read more
James RobertsonJames Robertson10 months agoI recently worked with Pete and Aaron from Cogswell on a subdivision project in Leamington, converting two titles into four. The entire process was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Their communication throughout was excellent, clear, timely, and informative and they took the time to help me understand each step along the way. This made what could have been a complex process feel straightforward and stress-free.
I highly recommend the Cogswell team for anyone looking for professional, efficient, and supportive guidance through subdivision projects.
Joelle MulhernJoelle Mulhern10 months agoWe used Cogswell for our surveying work and couldn’t be happier. Pete and his team made the whole process very easy and straightforward, and were ...Read more
Joelle MulhernJoelle Mulhern10 months agoWe used Cogswell for our surveying work and couldn’t be happier. Pete and his team made the whole process very easy and straightforward, and were great to deal with. We’re really happy with the result and would highly recommend them!
Sally KingSally Kinga year agoThree people referred us to Cogswells when we asked our local community about finding support for our project, and now we see why.Coming into this ...Read more
Sally KingSally Kinga year agoThree people referred us to Cogswells when we asked our local community about finding support for our project, and now we see why.
Coming into this project with no knowledge, Pete and his team have given us all the confidence in the world and made each part of the process simple. Super efficient, effective, and always available for a chat, they have great business practises and ethics. It’s been a privilege to be part of their community.

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