17Minimum subdivision lot size

17 Minimum subdivision lot size

17 Minimum subdivision lot size

(1) The objectives of this section are as follows—

(a) to establish minimum lot sizes for residential development,

(b) to ensure that residential development has adequate usable areas for buildings and open space,

(c) to facilitate and encourage the provision of a range of dwelling types.

(2) This section applies to a subdivision of any land shown on the Lot Size Map that requires development consent and that is carried out after the commencement of this Appendix.

(3) The size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land to which this section applies must not be less than the minimum size shown on the Lot Size Map in relation to that land.

(4) Despite subsection (3) and the Lot Size Map—

(a) the size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land for dwelling houses must not be less than 200m2, and

(b) the size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land for semi-detached dwellings must not be less than 200m2, and

(c) the size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land for dual occupancies must not be less than 500m2, and

(d) the size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land for secondary dwellings must not be less than 250m2, and

(e) the size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land for attached dwellings must not be less than 125m2, and

(f) the size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land for multi dwelling housing must not be less than 1,500m2, and

(g) the size of any lot resulting from a subdivision of land for residential flat dwellings must not be less than 1,500m2.