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Transferable Development Rights (TDR) Subdivision in Waikato

A Transferable Development Right (TDR) subdivision is a method of subdivision where you transfer an entitlement from one property to another, whether in common ownership or not, and create an additional title. The purpose is to remove titles from sensitive locations and create them in less sensitive locations. Donor entitlements come from amalgamating existing titles, 40ha subdivision entitlements, and Environmental Benefit lots.

The entitlements can be transferred to less sensitive areas, and often to properties where subdivision would not otherwise be possible. You can only create one additional TDR lot per title and a consent notice is registered on your title to record the use. A bond is registered on the donor property so the entitlement can only be ‘spent’ once, and the remaining entitlements are recorded.

National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land and Subdivision

The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL) also controls the location and the use of this rule 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 subdivision to avoid a loss of highly productive land, which may mean there is a limitation on how the subdivision can occur. Cogswell staff can advise further on the use of these entitlements.

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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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