What is a Subdivision Certificate
Subdivision is a form of development that requires consent. If a subdivision requires civil construction works (including rights-of-carriageway, roads, footpaths, water and sewerage asset construction) then a Subdivision Construction Certificate is required.
The Subdivision Certificate authorises the registration of the plan of subdivision for lodgement with the NSW Lands Titles Office. The plan is to be prepared by a registered surveyor.
A Subdivision Certificate, as provided for under Section 109c(1)(d) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, certifies that the subdivision has been completed in accordance with the consent and any subdivision work has been completed in accordance with the Construction Certificate.
How do I apply for a Subdivision Certificate
The final plan of subdivision (traditionally referred to as the “Linen Plan”) is lodged with your application for a Subdivision Certificate.
To lodge your final plan of subdivision you need to put the request in writing along with six (6) copies of the final plan that was prepared by the Registered Surveyor and payment of the required fee.
Depending on the nature of the subdivision, Council may require you to lodge additional information with your final plan of subdivision. This information is outlined in the applicable development consent conditions or in Council’s Guidelines for Subdivisions and Developments.
Your letter, plans, fee and any other requested information should be sent to:
The General Manager
Tamworth Regional Council
PO Box 555
Tamworth NSW 2340
Alternatively you can deliver the information and pay the fee at one of Tamworth Regional Council’s Customer Service Centres. To view your closest Council Office branch please contact us.
What is the fee for a Subdivision Certificate
The fee for a Subdivision Certificate is identified in the Tamworth Regional Council’s Schedule of fees and charges.
In some cases the Seal of Council is required to be shown on the final plan of subdivision for which an additional fee is applicable.
What happens once I have the Subdivision Certificate
Once you have your Subdivision Certificate approved and plans have been returned to you by Council, you can now lodge your plans for registration with the Land Titles Office which is part of the NSW Department of Lands.
The following link will direct you to the NSW Department of Lands website to explain the registration process.
Street Names and Numbering for New Subdivisions
New Street Names
Roads created in new subdivisions must be named, unless the road forms part of an extension to an existing named road. The developers of the subdivision need to submit suggested road names to Council for consideration. Some localities have adopted road naming themes. You can find out about road naming themes by talking to one of Council’s Development Assistants on (02) 6767 5552.
If approval is given by Council, then notification of the new names is sent to the Geographical Names Board of NSW where the Surveyor General and or the Registrar General can also object to any road naming proposal.
The new road names are advertised in the local newspapers and placed on a 28 day exhibition period to give the general public an opportunity to comment. After exhibition and consideration of any objections received, the names are published in the NSW Government Gazette.
This link will direct you to the NSW Geographical Names Board where you can find further information on road naming guidelines.
New Street Numbers
In the town and village areas, street numbers are allocated by Council at the time new residential allotments are created by a plan of subdivision.
In the rural areas, a rural addressing system is used, which is based on a measurement from the property entrance point to the closest significant road intersection.
If you don’t know your street number or you wish to apply for a rural address please contact your nearest Council Customer Service Centre by emailing trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au.
Where can I find further Information on Subdivision Certificates
For further information on Subdivision Certificates:
- you can contact Tamworth Regional Council’s Development Assistants by phoning (02) 6767 5552
- you can email Tamworth Regional Council at trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
- you can write to
The General Manager
Tamworth Regional Council
PO Box 555
Tamworth NSW 2340