Plans of Subdivision
A plan of subdivision is a legal survey that proposes to divide a piece of land into smaller pieces. A plan of subdivision is generally required when more than three lots, new roads or extensions to existing roads or services are proposed.
If a proposal involves creating only one or two parcels, you may be able to seek approval for land severance.
Who is the approval authority for a Draft Plan of Subdivision?
The City of Oshawa is the approval authority for a draft plan of subdivision.
Draft Plan of Subdivision
A draft plan of subdivision is a survey that proposes dividing a piece of land into smaller pieces of land for new proposed uses, such as new homes, new schools and new parks, or selling those pieces of land.
Registered Plan of Subdivision
A registered plan of subdivision is a plan that implements an approved draft plan of subdivision. A registered plan of subdivision shows:
- the exact survey boundaries and dimensions of lots or blocks on which houses or other buildings are to be built
- the location, width and names of streets
- the location of any schools, parks or other uses within the plan
A registered plan of subdivision creates new, separate pieces of land and can be legally used to sell lots and blocks.
How to subdivide a piece of land
Before starting the application process, you should request a pre-consultation through our Oshawa Application Portal.
To apply for a draft plan of subdivision, complete the Application to Process a Draft Plan of Subdivision and and submit it through the Oshawa Application Portal. In addition to the Oshawa Application Portal submission, one original hard copy of the application form must be commissioned and mailed/dropped off to Planning Services, as well as 2 hard copies of all submission materials.