Land Development and Subdivision Code of Practice

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Consultation has concluded.

Submissions have now closed on the updated Code of Practice for Land Development and Subdivisions.

The Code is based on NZS 4404:2010 and provides guidelines and minimum standards to ensure land development and subdivision infrastructure is designed and constructed using best practice.

QLDC has carried out a review of the current Code of Practice and recommended amendments to this document, which have been incorporated into the technical standard. These changes reflect the working knowledge and practical issues that we have previously encountered in the district. The changes have been incorporated over three stages since 2019, and will continue to be updated to align with best practice.


Stage 1 – Feb 2020 (complete): Changes are primarily clarifications, updated references, and alignment with referenced standards. These changes are considered minor as they will not result in a significant change in cost to developers.

Stage 2 – Sep 2020 (complete): Changes involved items not addressed in Stage 1, including SQEP definition changes, and changes to align with QLDC’s Roading Construction Practice Note 2020.

Stage 3 – June 2022 (underway): Includes changes to stormwater management to improve environmental outcomes and provide clearer guidelines for both contractors and applicants developing land, water quality standards, and improvements to QLDC’s Low Impact Developments section of the Code.


Get informed on the proposed changes:

QLDC Land Development and Subdivision Code of Practice 2022

Appendix A - Acceptable Pipe and Fitting Materials

Appendix B - Standard Drawings

Appendix C - Field Testing of Pipelines

Appendix D - Water Supply Disinfection Specification

Appendix E - Typical Plan and Cross Section Figures from Table 3-2

Appendix F - Irrigation System

Appendix G - Sewer Pump Station

Appendix H - Water Supply Pump Station Design Guidelines

Appendix I - Street Tree Planting Guidelines

Appendix J - Cycle Trail and Track Design Standards & Specifications

Appendix K - Three Waters Facility Asset Identification Specification

Appendix L - Pavement Reinstatement Guide

Appendix M Traffic Signal Guidelines

Other documents:

Pressure Sewer System Design Standards

Pressure Sewer System Technical Specification

Southern Light Technical Specifications 2022

Water Supply Reservoirs

Water Supply Trunkmains


How to provide feedback:

Submissions closed on Sunday 14 August 2022 at 5.00pm.


Next steps:

The feedback is being considered and final draft amendments will be presented to the full Council for approval on a date to be confirmed in early 2023.

Submissions have now closed on the updated Code of Practice for Land Development and Subdivisions.

The Code is based on NZS 4404:2010 and provides guidelines and minimum standards to ensure land development and subdivision infrastructure is designed and constructed using best practice.

QLDC has carried out a review of the current Code of Practice and recommended amendments to this document, which have been incorporated into the technical standard. These changes reflect the working knowledge and practical issues that we have previously encountered in the district. The changes have been incorporated over three stages since 2019, and will continue to be updated to align with best practice.


Stage 1 – Feb 2020 (complete): Changes are primarily clarifications, updated references, and alignment with referenced standards. These changes are considered minor as they will not result in a significant change in cost to developers.

Stage 2 – Sep 2020 (complete): Changes involved items not addressed in Stage 1, including SQEP definition changes, and changes to align with QLDC’s Roading Construction Practice Note 2020.

Stage 3 – June 2022 (underway): Includes changes to stormwater management to improve environmental outcomes and provide clearer guidelines for both contractors and applicants developing land, water quality standards, and improvements to QLDC’s Low Impact Developments section of the Code.


Get informed on the proposed changes:

QLDC Land Development and Subdivision Code of Practice 2022

Appendix A - Acceptable Pipe and Fitting Materials

Appendix B - Standard Drawings

Appendix C - Field Testing of Pipelines

Appendix D - Water Supply Disinfection Specification

Appendix E - Typical Plan and Cross Section Figures from Table 3-2

Appendix F - Irrigation System

Appendix G - Sewer Pump Station

Appendix H - Water Supply Pump Station Design Guidelines

Appendix I - Street Tree Planting Guidelines

Appendix J - Cycle Trail and Track Design Standards & Specifications

Appendix K - Three Waters Facility Asset Identification Specification

Appendix L - Pavement Reinstatement Guide

Appendix M Traffic Signal Guidelines

Other documents:

Pressure Sewer System Design Standards

Pressure Sewer System Technical Specification

Southern Light Technical Specifications 2022

Water Supply Reservoirs

Water Supply Trunkmains


How to provide feedback:

Submissions closed on Sunday 14 August 2022 at 5.00pm.


Next steps:

The feedback is being considered and final draft amendments will be presented to the full Council for approval on a date to be confirmed in early 2023.