What is subdivision?

Subdivision refers to the process whereby an existing parcel, that has already been identified, mapped and certified, is divided into 2 or more smaller parcels. This may take place for a variety of reasons:

• A family group that has certified a single large parcel may decide that they wish to certify the various parcels held by each household within the family group
• A parent may decide that they want to allocate some of their land to one or more of their children
• A person with a certified parcel may decide that they want to transfer a part of their existing parcel to another person

The process for dealing with these subdivisions is as shown in Figure 1.