Need assistance?
Land Services SA is unable to provide legal advice. Whilst you are not obligated to engage the services of a solicitor or registered conveyancer, Land Services SA always recommends engaging an industry professional to seek representation due to the complex legal nature of land transactions / dealings, subdivisions and boundary realignments.
The best way to find an Industry Professional is through a recommendation by a friend or family. Alternatively, Industry Bodies publish lists of registered and certified practitioners in your areas.
Land division is the alteration of the boundaries of land and can be done under Part 19AB of the Real Property Act 1886 or the Community Titles Act 1996. Plans of division relating to the Strata Titles Act 1988 or the Community Titles Act 1996 can be amended.
The process for subdividing land can be time-consuming, complex and expensive. You can choose to submit the application yourself but as this is a complex process it is strongly recommended you get a professional licensed surveyor and a conveyancer or solicitor to:
- determine the planning and development requirements
- draft plans
- lodge all applications and necessary paperwork
- monitor the progress of the application
For a brief overview of the Land Division process – please read our Land Division Fact Sheet.
Lodging Plans Online and in Person
Over 98% of plan types can be lodged online through digital plan lodgement:
- division plans
- community plans
- filed plans
Land Services SA also provide an unassisted ‘Drop and Go’ service for industry professionals to lodge manual plans – this is located at:
Land Services SA
Level 9, 101 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm