Redland · Subdivision guide
Subdividing in Redland: rules, approval and what the data shows
Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14) sets the rules for a subdivision in Redland. The figures on this page come from 33 decided reconfiguration and subdivision applications recorded against Redland council, current to 9 Sept 2026.
According to Casa Intelligence analysis of 33 decided reconfiguration and subdivision applications in Redland, 67% were approved, with a median decision time of 218 days.
67%
Approval rate
22 of 33 decided Redland applications
218 days
Median decision time
Lodgement to decision across 31 dated Redland cases
33
Decided applications
Redland reconfiguration and subdivision applications
18
Zones tracked
Redland subdivision zone rows citing Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14)
Do you need council approval for a subdivision in Redland?
Whether a subdivision in Redland needs a development application is decided by Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14), which places each proposal in one of the three Planning Act 2016 categories: accepted development, code assessable or impact assessable. For a Redland lot the answer turns on the zone, any precinct mapped over it and the overlays that apply, so Redland council does not publish one blanket answer for subdivision proposals.
Subdividing a Redland lot, formally reconfiguring a lot, almost always requires a development application, so the live question in Redland is whether it is code or impact assessable and what minimum lot size and frontage apply. Casa's rules register for Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14) records subdivision as contemplated in 12 of the 18 Redland zones it tracks.
9 of those Redland zone rows carry a minimum new-lot size that has been checked against the scheme's own table, from 400 m² in the Low Density Residential zone to 1,000 m² in the Medium Impact Industry zone, before precinct mapping and overlays are applied. Frontage, access and servicing tests then knock out Redland lots that clear the area test on paper.
The Redland record gives a feel for what assessment involves: a quarter of the 31 dated subdivision decisions were made within 132 days of lodgement, and a quarter took longer than 306 days.
The zone, precinct and overlay position of one Redland address is what settles the pathway for a subdivision, and a free Casa block check reads all three for any Redland lot in seconds.
What Redland’s scheme says about subdivision development
The passage below is quoted word for word from Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14), the instrument Redland council assesses subdivision proposals against, from the Reconfiguring a lot code, as Casa held the Redland scheme text on 9 Sept 2026.
“The purpose of the reconfiguring a lot code is to ensure that reconfiguration results in the creation of new lots of appropriate size, shape and density to support the outcomes for the zone and is sensitive to the environment, topography and landscape features of the land.”
Source for these Redland subdivision passages: Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14) (Redland council)
Subdivision position by zone in Redland
Casa's register holds 18 Redland zone rows relevant to a subdivision, each citing Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14), and precinct mapping and overlays tighten these subdivision positions for individual Redland lots.
| Zone | Subdivision | Min. lot (checked only) | Scheme reference held |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Centre | Yes | 800 m² | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Emerging Community | Yes | unchecked, withheld | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Local Centre | Yes | 600 m² | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Low Density Residential | Yes | 400 m² | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Low Impact Industry | Yes | 800 m² | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Low-Medium Density Residential | Yes | 400 m² | Table 6.2.2.3.1 AO9.1 (Low-medium density residential zone code), Redland City Plan Version 14 |
| Major Centre | Yes | 800 m² | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Medium Density Residential | Yes | 800 m² | Table 9.3.4.3.2 + Table 6.2.3.3.2 (Maximum building storeys and height), Redland City Plan Version 14 |
| Medium Impact Industry | Yes | 1,000 m² | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Mixed Use | Yes | 400 m² | Table 6.2.18.3.1 AO7.1/AO8.1 (Mixed use zone code) + Table 9.3.4.3.2, Redland City Plan Version 14 |
| Neighbourhood Centre | Yes | unchecked, withheld | Table 6.2.10.3.1 AO7.1 (Neighbourhood centre zone code) + Table 9.3.4.3.2, Redland City Plan Version 14 |
| Principal Centre | Yes | unchecked, withheld | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Community Facilities | No | n/a | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions) + Table 6.2.19.3.1 AO8.1/AO9.1, Redland City Plan Version 14 |
| Conservation | No | n/a | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Character Residential | No | n/a | Table 9.3.4.3.2, Lot size and dimensions, Redland City Plan 2018 Version 9 |
| Environmental Management | No | n/a | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Recreation and Open Space | No | n/a | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
| Rural | No | n/a | Table 9.3.4.3.2 (Lot size and dimensions), Redland City Plan Version 14 §9.3.4.3 |
9 of the 18 Redland rows above carry a minimum lot size that was checked against the scheme's own lot table, and unchecked figures are withheld rather than shown. "not held" means Redland's register has no value for that subdivision cell, not that the scheme is silent. Height, setback and site-cover figures for Redland zones are held in the register but have not been checked against the scheme text, so they are not printed on this subdivision page.
How subdivision applications have fared in Redland
Redland council has decided 33 reconfiguration and subdivision applications in our dataset, approving 22 (67%) and refusing 11. That is 32 points below the pooled South East Queensland figure of 99% across 42,549 decided subdivision applications in the 7 councils Casa tracks, ranking Redland 7th of 7 for approval rate.
Subdivision work is 26% of everything Redland council has decided in our records (128 applications of all kinds), which makes Redland the 7th largest subdivision cohort of the 7 councils.
The median Redland decision took 218 days from lodgement, measured across the 31 subdivision applications with both dates recorded, 142 days slower than the 76-day middle council for this cohort.
The busiest year for subdivision decisions in Redland was 2022, with 7 decided. In 2024 Redland council decided 5 and approved 80%, against 7 decided in 2023.
Redland subdivision decisions by year
| Year | Decided | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 67% |
| 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71% |
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57% |
| 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 80% |
Recent subdivision decisions in Redland
The 5 most recently decided reconfiguration and subdivision applications recorded against Redland council, each cited by Redland's own application number so it can be looked up on the council's register.
| Application | Decision | Decided | Days to decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAL24/0002 | Refused | 21 Aug 2024 | 218 days |
| MCU21/0065 | Approved | 15 May 2024 | 1121 days |
| RAL23/0009 | Approved | 19 Apr 2024 | 428 days |
| OPW23/0066 | Approved | 11 Mar 2024 | 215 days |
| RAL22/0123 | Approved | 14 Feb 2024 | 442 days |
Subdivision in Redland: common questions
Do I need council approval for a subdivision in Redland?
Only your lot's zone, precinct and overlays under Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14) can answer that for a subdivision at a Redland address. Subdividing a Redland lot almost always needs a development application, and the scheme sets whether it is code or impact assessable. Redland council has decided 33 reconfiguration and subdivision applications in our records, so the pathway question comes up occasionally in Redland.
Which zones allow subdivision development in Redland?
Casa's register for Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14) records subdivision development as contemplated in District Centre, Emerging Community, Local Centre, Low Density Residential, Low Impact Industry, Low-Medium Density Residential and 6 other zones, 12 of the 18 Redland zones tracked. Precinct mapping and overlays can still restrict a Redland lot inside one of those zones.
What is the approval rate for subdivision applications in Redland?
67% of the 33 decided reconfiguration and subdivision applications recorded against Redland council were approved and 11 were refused. Redland sits against a pooled subdivision figure of 99% across the 7 South East Queensland councils Casa tracks. These are past Redland decisions and they do not guarantee any future subdivision outcome.
How long does subdivision approval take in Redland?
The median time from lodgement to decision across the 31 dated subdivision applications in Redland was 218 days. A quarter of Redland decisions came within 132 days and a quarter took longer than 306 days.
What does Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14) say about subdivision development in Redland?
The Reconfiguring a lot code (section 9.3.4.2) states: "The purpose of the reconfiguring a lot code is to ensure that reconfiguration results in the creation of new lots of appropriate size, shape and density to support the outcomes for the zone and is sensitive to the environment, topography and landscape features of the land."
About this guide
The zone rows on this page come from Casa's rules register for Redland City Plan 2018 (Version 14), and the statistics from 33 decided reconfiguration and subdivision applications recorded against Redland council between 10 Aug 2018 and 21 Aug 2024, computed on 9 Sept 2026.
Redland amends its scheme over time, and precincts, local plans and overlays can vary these subdivision rules for a single Redland lot. Past Redland decisions describe how comparable subdivision proposals fared and do not predict any future application.
This page is general information, not planning or legal advice.
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