A successful subdivision depends on a single factor… Planning.
It's that simple. Planning is essential element especially when it comes to matters of property and money. Part of this planning process is our
Feasibility Study .
Are you a qualified surveyor experienced in the laws and lay of the land?
If not, don’t try to attempt to manage your own subdivision. Use a professional to save you time and money. We have noted some key points for you to remember and use to help you on your way to a successful subdivision!
- Choose a surveyor – a Registered Professional Surveyor of course, (think Nicklin Survey & Resource Management!)
- Feasibility? - is your proposal feasible? Get you surveyor to check this out before committing yourself to a project that is a dead duck! Nicklin Surveying & Resource Management can assist here by carrying out a Feasibility Study - this sorts out what can be done and what the costs are likely to be.
- Apply for subdivision consent – this is where all the real work in subdivision is carried out - make sure you use a professional who knows what they are doing. Submit a thorough and well researched application and cover the relevant District Plan Rules - it's that simple, but you need Nicklin Surveying & Resource Management to manage this process.
- Surveying – surveying is the technical part of the subdivision process but an important one - you must get it right first time. Nicklin Surveying & Resource Management's surveyors are all Licensed Cadastral Surveyors, qualified to carry out Land Transfer surveys. Make sure you use qualified people for this work!
- Engineering or construction requirements - You can't cut corners here! Listen to your surveyor and do it right first time. The Council will insist that construction work is carried out to their standard or National requirements. Nicklin Surveying & Resource Management can manage the construction process for you.
- Consent Administration - the subdivision process is a huge collection of applications, approvals, submissions etc in a massively regulated environment. It is essential that this process is managed as an integrated manner, as all parts are important. The person managing this process must be familiar with all of these areas - Get Nicklin Surveying & Resource Management to manage your subdivision!
Understanding the process will help you move forward more confidently. We believe it is our job at Nicklin Surveying & Resource Management, to provide that essential planning tool.
