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Medium Density Residential Zone Overview

Recently, the majority of the Residential Zone became the Medium Density Residential Zone. This applies to most areas in Cambridge, Leamington, Te Awamutu, and Kihikihi.

To subdivide in the Medium Density Residential Zone of the Waipā District, a minimum lot size of 500m² net area (excluding access) is required for a vacant site. If you want to create a lot smaller than 500m², you must apply for a land use consent alongside the subdivision consent.

The land use consent must include house plans for all vacant lots, and the proposed houses must comply with the medium density standards, including:

  • Boundary setbacks
  • Site coverage
  • Daylight control planes
  • Outdoor living areas
  • Other bulk and location rules

Any existing homes on the site must also comply with the medium density standards.

Dwelling Density Rules

Under the District Plan, two dwellings per title are generally permitted as a permitted activity.

If you want to build more than two dwellings on a title, an infrastructure capacity assessment must be completed by a suitably qualified professional. This assessment must then be reviewed and accepted by Council through the consenting process.

Feasibility and Planning Considerations

When considering subdivision or development, a number of District Plan requirements need to be assessed, including:

  • Policy overlays
  • Access
  • Infrastructure servicing
  • Potential flooding
  • Other planning constraints

These factors should be reviewed early to determine whether your proposed development is feasible.

Subdivision Process

Our Residential Subdivision 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.

  3. Submission to Council

    The subdivision application is submitted to Council.

  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.

  6. Issuing new titles

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

  7. Pre-application meeting (if required)

    If there are non-compliances, specific information requirements, or potential notification issues, Cogswell may request a pre-application meeting with Council before starting the project.

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What Our Clients Say

5 from 32 Google reviews

Oliver PearsonOliver Pearson2 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 Pearson2 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 Ryan3 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 Ryan3 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 Robertson6 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 Robertson6 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 Mulhern6 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 Mulhern6 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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