The following section explains the processes and stages involved with a typical Subdivision development
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INITIAL MEETING
The first step in the beginning of a subdivision is to arrange for an initial no obligation meeting. At this 30 minute to one hour meeting, we will discuss what goals you would like to achieve, timeframes associated with the subdivision process and any other potential points to consider.
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FORMAL LETTER OF COST
We will provide you with an Initial concept plan and a formal letter of cost. After approval of the fee proposal, a client engagement form is issued for signing. At this stage a job number is created, and your project is booked in.
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TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY
A topographical survey is usually performed, to establish accurate contours of the site and to ensure all services can accommodated.
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SCHEME PLAN
Design and draft the subdivision scheme plan ready for client approval. This also supports the resource consent application.
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SUBDIVISION RESOURCE CONSENT
To our planning department to draft the subdivision resource consent application including the scheme plan and lodge this with the local council (there is a separate lodgment fee to council). Once lodged, council will acknowledge and process the application. This will take a minimum of 20 working days and during this time it is normal for some questions to be asked by council officers. They may ask for clarification of aspects of the application or can request that additional information be supplied. In all cases Geoworks is listed as the agent and will answer queries on behalf of the client.
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DECISION OF CONSENT
Once Council has approved the consent, there are conditions that need to be met. For example, all services need to be installed, vehicle crossings and roads or rights of way (if applicable). Geoworks can help to make your subdivision hassle free, with our project management service. We can handle all physical works, including securing estimates and overseeing contractors, to free you up and streamline your subdivision project.
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ENGINEERING DESIGN (If required)
If there is a right of way or road required, this needs to be designed and drafted by our engineering team to submit to council for approval, before any physical work can proceed. Once approved and a contractor is engaged, the Geoworks engineering team need to monitor the construction for sign off with council.
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223 AND 224 CERTIFICATE APPLICATION
To move forward to commence the Land Transfer survey Geoworks need to apply for a 223 and 224 certificate to council. This essentially means that council want to know whether the subdivision design matches the scheme plan and that all the conditions of the consent have been met.
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LAND TRANSER SURVEY
It is now time to proceed with the Land Transfer survey (boundary pegging). Once all the pegs are in our Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, along with your solicitor, can lodge the draft title plan with Land Information New Zealand for approval and receive titles.
