Subdivision & Developments
Turn one block into many, or bring multiple lots together.
Subdivision projects require accuracy, coordination, and a clear understanding of the legal process. At Lawson Surveys, we provide the surveying expertise to make your subdivision run smoothly from concept to registration.
Whether you’re creating new residential lots, adjusting boundaries, or amalgamating existing titles, our experienced team delivers the clarity and precision your project needs.
We work closely with town planners, engineers, solicitors, and developers to provide support throughout your project, including:
Subdivision Surveys – creating or combining lots in compliance with planning and titling requirements.
Boundary Redefinition Surveys – confirming the existing boundaries of your site you are to subdivide.
Detail & Level Surveys – providing accurate site data for design and planning.
Coordination with authorities – liaising with local councils and state departments to ensure a compliant, efficient process.
Titling and plan preparation – preparing subdivision and community title plans for registration with Titles Queensland.
Subdivision FAQs
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A Subdivision Survey defines new property boundaries and prepares the legal plans needed to divide one parcel of land into two or more lots. It’s the first step toward registering new titles with Titles Queensland.
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You’ll usually begin by engaging a town planner to assess zoning and council requirements. We can prepare a proposal plan to go with your application to council.
Once your proposal is approved by council, our team prepares the survey plans needed for registration and works with your town planner, solicitor, and council to complete the process.
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The timeframe depends on council approvals, site conditions, and the complexity of your project. In most cases, small residential subdivisions take 3–6 months from initial design to registration. Contact our team to scope your project in more detail.
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Subdivision costs vary based on lot size, site conditions, and planning requirements. Typical costs include surveying, planning fees, council charges, and registration costs. We can provide an upfront quote once we understand your project scope.
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Yes. We coordinate the surveying and Plan Sealing (council compliance) process.
Other services
DETAIL & LEVEL SURVEYS
We locate everything on your land, including the positioning of your house, levelling, fences and objects, to create a detailed and accurate picture of your property to use for renovation designs or subdividing.
PROPERTY BOUNDARY SURVEYS
Establish where your land begins and ends to avoid disputes. Our team ensures your property lines (identification surveys) are accurate and legally recognised.
TOWNHOUSE & UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
We provide detail & level surveys, construction set out and titling surveys for residential developments.