Reading a plan of subdivision

THE BUILDING HOME MASTERCLASS SERIES 3. START HERE – Buying Land Reading a plan of subdivision

Many of our clients ask us what the difference between a sales plan and a plan of subdivision is, and it helps to understand this. The sales plan acts as the main marketing brochure for the developer. It is usually specific to the stage of development that is currently on offer whilst the plan of subdivision gives more specific in-depth information.

sales plan

A sales plan shows:

The stage currently on offer and the lot sizes
Basic dimensions, such as frontages
Which lots are still available for purchase
Contact details for enquiries and where you can get more
information

an example sales brochure

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plan of subdivision

The plan of subdivision provides details of the block sizes, dimensions and any other details such as easements. It is drawn up by a surveyor. A plan of subdivision shows:

All the stages that will be offered for sale across the entire estate
The sizes and dimensions of every block
Any existing easements that may be present on every block

an example plan of subdivision

understanding a plan of subdivision

This detail from a plan of subdivision shows that lot 103 has:

A 2m Water Supply easement down the left hand side of the block (E-8)
A 2m Water Supply easement along the back end of the block (E-8)
A 2m x 2m Drainage easement in the back left hand corner (E-9)
It shows lot 102 as having:A 3m Sewerage easement along the right hand side of the block (E-5)
A 2m Water Supply easement along the back end of the block (E-8)
A 2m x 3m Drainage Easement in the back right hand corner of the block (E - 11)