Estate development plans

Identify the need for a subdivision design application

The preparation of a subdivision design application for new estates is required when the development proposal:

• creates or consolidates blocks; or
• creates or removes roads; or
• involving land use zone, design and construction requirements for future development on the land the subject of the application.

However, it does not include a development proposal that is limited to changing a block boundary or subdividing land under the Unit Titles Act 2001.

Review process

The Directorate will advise on and endorse landscaping, roads, and other infrastructure in a proposed subdivision design application for new estates.

The ACT Standard Drawings provide detailed pictorial guidance for ACT civil assets and can be found on the municipal design standard drawings page.

Applicants are advised to arrange an early meeting with the Directorate to ensure the efficient endorsement of the proposed new estate. To arrange a pre-DA submission meeting please see the requirements via the Pre-submission meeting requests page

Fees and charges in relation to land development submissions and inspections may be viewed on the fees and charges page.

Submission process

Prior to the lodgement of a subdivision design development DA, all applications should be submitted to the Territory Planning Authority, who may then refer the submission to TCCS (along with other relevant entities) for review.

It is recommended that you seek advice from the Territory Planning Authority about all pre-DA lodgement requirements associated with a subdivision design application. For more information, please see General Advisory Note GAN07.

Submission requirements

Please refer to the Planning website for minimum DA documentation guidelines in relation to new estates.

The relevant documentation must also comply with the applicable Standard Codes and Guidelines.