Strata Subdivisions

A Strata subdivision will create Strata Title lots that are owned separately but form part of a group that often involve some 'common property'. These lots are classed as 'grouped dwelling' lots and are created under the Strata Titles Act 1985.

If the R-Codes allow you to perform a Green Title subdivision, you may still opt to do a Strata Subdivision without the requirement of common property. Depending on the position of the existing sewer main, the development costs can be lower for a Strata Subdivision. Please contact Pro West Surveying to find the best solution for your individual project.

A built-strata is the original form of Strata Scheme where at least one building must be shown on the strata plan. Prior to 1985 this was the only form of Strata Scheme that was available to developers and land owners. Each lot on a Built-Strata plan can be composed of one or more parts (called part lots) and the parts can be defined by building areas and boundary dimensions.

The part lots on a Built Strata Plan are defined vertically by setting a height limit (stratum) from the buildings and fixed surfaces within the Strata Scheme. The advantage of performing most built-strata subdivision is that there is no requirement to submit an application to subdivide (Form 1A) to the WA Planning Commission.

By completing the servicing and fencing requirements as set out in the building license, you are also completing subdivision conditions. When the buildings are near completion Pro West Surveying can attend site to measure the buildings and areas on the development to be shown on a Strata Plan. A building surveyor from the relevant local council will need to attend the building site to make sure that the building license has been adhered to and that the buildings meet the requirements of the Building Commission.

If your single tier strata scheme was registered prior to 1st January 1998 then you and the other strata owners have the option to:

(a) merge buildings and common property into the strata lots or

(b) convert the strata scheme into a survey-strata scheme.

Each of the above conversion options can only be used once and the adoption of either of these methods will legally change the ownership of your property. The main advantage of both of these options is that they remove common property from the strata schemes and increase individual ownership for the land owners. Please contact Pro West Surveying for further information on each of these options and we can help you decide which method is best suited to your strata scheme.