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Reconfiguration of a Lot (RoL) in SEQ

Also known as: RoL · Reconfiguration of a Lot · subdivision Queensland · subdivide block

Reconfiguration of a Lot (RoL) is the development type that covers subdivision — splitting one lot into two or more, or rearranging boundaries between adjoining lots. It's separate from MCU and is the right approval to seek when your strategy is selling vacant lots, building a single dwelling on each new lot, or carving off a granny-flat lot.

Minimum lot sizes by council

Each SEQ council sets minimum lot sizes by zone in their planning scheme. Common Low Density Residential minimums sit at 600m² (Brisbane LMR), 450m² (Logan SN), 400m² (Moreton Bay NGN precincts), 350m² (Ipswich growth-corridor precincts). Lower minimums often apply within nominated character or transit precincts. Casa Daily reads the precinct mapping for every listing and surfaces only the lots that genuinely meet your target subdivision yield.

Code vs Impact for RoL

RoL is Code Assessable if the resulting lots meet the planning scheme's nominated minimum sizes, frontages, and shapes. RoL becomes Impact Assessable if you want lots smaller than the nominated minimums (a 'reduced minimum lot size' application), if the lot sits across multiple zones, or if specific overlays trigger impact assessment (typically heritage, traditional building character, or designated rural lifestyle).

Infrastructure charges

Every new lot triggers infrastructure charges (often called headworks). Brisbane City currently sits around $28,000 per residential lot for the trunk infrastructure component, with credits for the existing lot. Logan, Ipswich and Moreton Bay charge less (typically $18,000-$24,000 per new lot). Casa Daily's feasibility snapshot factors these into the development margin range for every scored listing.

Worked example — 1→3 subdivision in Annerley

A 1,250m² LMR lot in Annerley with frontage of 18m. Brisbane City Plan permits a 3-lot RoL Code Assessable on this geometry, provided the resulting 3 lots each have a minimum 350m² area and 8m frontage (small-lot configuration). Casa Daily would score this >80, link to four comparable approved 3-lot subdivisions within 500m, and estimate ~$84K of headworks net of the existing-lot credit.

FAQ

Common questions.

How long does an RoL take?
Code Assessable RoLs typically decide in 25-50 business days. Impact Assessable RoLs (reduced minimum lot size, multi-zone lots) take 80-130 business days including the 15-business-day public notification period.
Do I need to build the dwellings to lodge a subdivision?
No — RoL approval gives you the subdivided lots; what you do with them (sell vacant, build single dwellings, on-sell to a builder) is a separate decision. If you want to build townhouses or multiple dwellings on the new lots, you'll need an MCU as well.
What about easements and access?
Internal lots created by a battle-axe subdivision need an access handle (typically 4-6m wide for a single internal lot, more for multiple). Stormwater, sewer and electrical easements are nominated at the operational works stage. Casa AI can sanity-check whether the lot geometry actually supports your intended subdivision pattern before you offer.

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