8. Standard format plans:
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8.1 Subdivision:
A Standard Format plan may subdivide:
- a lot or lots and/or common property created on a Standard Format plan;
- that part of common property created on a Building Format plan, which is located outside the building;
- the remainder lot or lots that are described on a volumetric format plan;
- lots and common property on a Building Format Plan provided that
- all the lots in the building are fully cancelled by the plan, and
- the whole of the building is fully contained within the new lot(s), and
- except when terminating a scheme, at least two lots and common property remain in the scheme.
- a volumetric lot that is fully contained within a standard format lot, provided that the volumetric lot is fully cancelled.
The whole of the base parcel being subdivided must be dealt with, and no undescribed balance or remainder shall be left. (However, see Directions 4.16 and 4.17 ).
8.2 To be surveyed and marked:
Each parcel, including any balance lots, shall be surveyed, and marked in accordance with the provisions of legislation, survey standards and survey guidelines in force at the time (See Direction 1.2), given an area and dimensioned in accordance with these Directions. (However, see Directions 4.16 and 4.17).
8.3 Lot numbers:
Lot numbers on a Standard Format plan shall be numeric and the numbering shall generally be at the discretion of the surveyor provided that the numbering is:
- Unique on the plan
- Avoids the repetitive use of numbers 1 and 2
- Not similar to numbers of adjoining lots
- Limited to a number of digits (5) as per QSIIS Standard #2 Parcel Identification
- Close to consecutive as reasonably possible.
Where lots are proposed for dedication to public use or for future subdivision, they may be given numbers that are higher than the total number of lots within the development.
In the case of a staged development, provided that the numbering of lots in the completed development complies with the preceding paragraphs, the numbering of lots on individual plans of stages in that development need not.
8.4 Part lots:
Part lots are permitted, but parts of the same lot shall not immediately adjoin one to the other. Part lots may be separated by a road or a watercourse or a lot or a combination of these. The extent of the physical separation of the part lots should be limited to where the part lots can be effectively and efficiently used a single lot.
Where the separation of the part lots exceeds this limit the part lots should be identified as separate lots and they should be the subject of a covenant registered pursuant to s.97A(3)(c) of the Land Title Act 1994.
Part lots may not be created on a plan of amalgamation only. In these cases, a covenant registered pursuant to s.97A(3)(c) of the Land Title Act 1994 should be utilised.
8.4.1 Part lots separated by lots:
Where part lots are separated by lots, each part shall be noted with its lot number and the designation "Part" or "Pt" and given an area. A total area shall be noted within the largest part or, if insufficient space, may be noted on the face of the plan. The total area of the lot shall be qualified with the word "total".
Where common property is shown in parts each part of common property shall be noted as common property and the designation "Part" or "Pt" and given and area. A total area shall be noted within the largest part or, if insufficient space, may be noted on the face of the plan. The total area of the common property shall be qualified with the word "total".
8.4.2 Part lots joined by vincula:
A vincula may be used to show the bound severances of a lot. Where a vincula binds all of the severances, it is not necessary to show the area of each severance, and a total area only is required.
8.5 Lots or leases with restrictions in height and or depth:
A lot or lease that has any restriction in height and or depth may not be defined on a Standard Format Plan, other than in the case of an existing lot, the vertical limit of which is defined by reference to the surface or a defined plane (See Direction 8.7) or as provided for in Direction 8.1.
8.6 Easements with restrictions in height or depth:
Easements with restrictions in height or depth may be defined on a Standard Format plan, subject to the requirements of Direction 6.5.
8.7 Lots with an existing restrictions "relative to the surface of the land" or by level:
Historically parcels of land have been subdivided in strata relative to a depth either above or below the surface of the land. This is shown as a notation on the certificate of title and sometimes as a notation on a survey plan. The restriction is relative to the surface of the land at the time when the surface and subsurface land was created and transferred, and therefore a time stamp is also required to define the restriction. The survey plan that created the surface and subsurface titles provides this time stamp. Where no survey plan exists to identify the surface and subsurface titles the original survey plan, existing immediately prior to the transfer will suffice. Extensive research may be required to identify the particulars of the restriction.
Where a plan deals with an existing lot that is restricted to a distance "relative to the surface of the land" or where an existing lot is restricted in either height or depth only by a defined plane:
- the main plan shall bear a prominent note, located immediately above the title block, detailing the restriction and the lots affected. The restriction shall indicate the extent of the restriction and a reference to the original plan of subdivision that created the surface and subsurface titles. The following is an example of the statement required,
- Lot XX is restricted to a depth of x.xxx from the surface as defined by RP123456.
- and
- the description shall refer to the lot or lots as "Restricted", i.e Lot 1 (Restricted)
- and
- the cancelling clause shall refer to the cancelled lot or lots as "Restricted", i.e Lot 5 on RP123456 (Restricted).
8.8 Easements and leases:
Easements and Leases may be defined on Standard Format plans, and, except for Directions 8.3 and 8.4, shall follow the general principles in this Direction. Easements and Leases must not be defined in parts other than as permitted inDirection 10.4. See also Direction 4.8.2.
8.9 Community titles schemes:
Where lots on the plan are to be used as part of a community title scheme,Direction 4.20 must be satisfied.
Where a plan identifies secondary interests only in a lot or common property within a community titles scheme it is not necessary to complete item 3 or to comply with Direction 4.20.
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Last updated: 16 October 2009