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Residential Subdivision in NSW

We provide residential subdivision services across NSW, from bulk earthworks, stormwater drainage, utilities and landscaping. We help manage all TfNSW requirements to keep all the required approvals and titles on schedule. 

Accreditations

  • Quality, environment and safety management (ISO 9001 / 45001 / 14001),
  • Safety management (AS/NZS 4801) to ensure delivery and compliance
  • Prequalified contractor -R2 (NSW2021-115) for transport, roads and maritime services.

Key points of Residential Subdivision

Difference between a residential subdivision and a land subdivision

In NSW, land subdivision is the general term for splitting land into smaller lots for any sort of use. A residential subdivision is a use-based subset for housing. The main differences are zoning, rules and the approval path.

Residential Subdivision Approval Pathway

For residential subdivisions, councils use the LEP and DCP to set minimum lot size, frontage, depth and so on. Many areas have a clear requirement for the smallest lot you can create for different land titles, which are Torrens, Strata and Community. Houses often use Torrens for separate lots and Strata for townhouses and apartments.

A residential subdivision can go through a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) for fast approval, or a Development Application (DA) for normal approval. To go through the CDC, all standards from the Codes SEPP should be met, including checking the zone, the minimum lot size map and site constraints like flood and bushfire.

Recent Residential Subdivision Projects in NSW

25 Byron Rd, Leppington NSW

Residential Subdivision & Bulk Earthworks

This project delivered a brand-new residential estate in one of Sydney’s fastest-growing corridors.

  • Milestone: Development of 43 residential lots and approximately 1.5 km of council road, creating the backbone of the new neighbourhood.
  • Delivery: Our team managed bulk earthworks, road construction, stormwater detention (OSD) systems, utility connections, and landscaping. Every stage was sequenced to keep works progressing without downtime.
  • Compliance focus: The site’s sloping terrain meant careful balance of cut and fill, with erosion controls and drainage checked at each stage. We also coordinated multiple utility providers—water, sewer, electricity, and NBN—so services were ready when titles were released. Certification was completed on time, avoiding delays at plan registration.
stormwater drainage

75 Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills

Residential Subdivision & Landscaping

This project required more than just subdivision—it involved working alongside a busy arterial road while keeping everything compliant with TfNSW standards.

  • Milestone: Delivered in two stages—Stage 1 with 24 lots, Stage 2 with 37 lots plus 2 commercial lots. A new slip lane was also built on Windsor Road to meet TfNSW requirements.
  • Delivery: Works included road and subdivision infrastructure, landscaping, and traffic management systems. Our crews worked in tight site conditions while still meeting all subdivision milestones.
  • Compliance focus: Meeting TfNSW (ex-RMS) road standards was critical, and traffic control plans were implemented to keep vehicles and pedestrians safe. We delivered all upgrades with minimal disruption to surrounding residents and businesses, and certification was achieved without rework.

149 Ingleburn Rd, Leppington

Residential Subdivision & Bulk Earthworks

This project highlights the scale of delivery CBEM manages in Sydney’s south-west growth areas.

  • Milestone: Subdivision of 46 residential lots plus 2 residual lots, along with the construction of new council roads.
  • Delivery: Full package of bulk earthworks, drainage networks, roadworks, and utility installation, with staged release support to align with market demand.
  • Compliance focus: We provided clean and accurate as-built documentation, managed all council inspections, and secured plan sealing smoothly. Titles were registered on schedule, giving the developer certainty for sales and settlement.

Residential Subdivision FAQs

Delays usually occur when there is a poor stormwater design, unclear title boundaries and slow utility installation. CBEM Constructions will flag issues at early stage and provide suggestions as soon as possible to prevent delays and also have quick respond time for emergency issues.

CBEM Constructions will hand over all the documents including separate lot titles and design plans. We will conduct a lot orientation and show the infrastructure placement planning. We ensure that the separated lots are ready to move on. In the handover documents we will label out all the necessary files that you may need in the future. 

Yes, it is required to have council approvals for residential subdivisions. You will need to submit a Development Application which includes site plans, engineering reports and so on. Our team will handle all the paper work to help you go through the process. 

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