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Under SA planning law, what is the purpose of land division (subdivision) approval?

Correct Answer

A) To create separate allotments that meet planning and infrastructure requirements

Land division approval under the PDI Act 2016 is required to formally divide land into separate allotments. The approval process ensures the proposed division complies with the Planning and Design Code, infrastructure requirements, and creates suitable allotments.

Answer Options
A
To create separate allotments that meet planning and infrastructure requirements
B
To change the zone that applies to the land, allowing a use the Code currently prohibits
C
To register a strata plan that creates units and common property within a building
D
To obtain building rules consent to construct a new dwelling on an existing allotment

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Land division approval under the PDI Act 2016 authorises dividing land into separate allotments, after checking them against the Planning and Design Code and infrastructure requirements such as roads, stormwater and services.

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