Registration Mapping Guide 5(a) - Mapping procedure for registration of multi-storey developments

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Registration Mapping Guide 5(a) provides procedural guidance for preparing maps and floor plans used in registering apartments/units within multi-storey buildings and for separate registrations in two-storey buildings. It defines when approved plans are required, outlines planning and drawing preparation standards, and specifies permitted textual content, certification placement, and restrictions on shading, correction fluid, and masking. The guide covers location maps, floor plans, basements, boundary conditions, under/over archway registrations, accuracy requirements, submission steps, approval follow-up, and change controls.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages13

Reading Time33 min

AccessFree to download

1 Introduction

2 Procedure prior to first application for registration

3 Preparing plans/drawings for multi-storey buildings (MSB)

4 The ‘Location Map’

5 The ‘Floor Plans’

6 Basements

7 Registration of Title to Soil, Subsoil, Attic and Airspace

8 Sloping boundaries

9 Under/Over archway registrations

10 Accuracy of mapped information

11 Submitting maps and plans for approval

12 After approval

13 Change to original layout

Appendix A – Pre-lodgement checklist

Appendix B – Multi-Storey scheme lodgement form

Registration Mapping Guide 5(a) Mapping procedure for registration of multi-storey developments Table of Contents 1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………….….…2 2 Procedure prior to first application for registration…………………………..……………………………………….….…..2 3 Preparing plans/drawings for multi-storey buildings (MSB)……………….………………………………….………….3 4 The ‘Location Map’................................................................................................................................. 3 5 The ‘Floor Plans’ .....................................................................................................................................4 6 Basements ..............................................................................................................................................5 7 Registration of Title to Soil, Subsoil, Attic and Airspace .........................................................................5 8 Sloping boundaries .................................................................................................................................5 9 Under/Over archway registrations .........................................................................................................6 10 Accuracy of mapped information ...........................................................................................................6 11 Submitting maps and plans for approval ................................................................................................6 12 After approval .........................................................................................................................................6 13 Change to original layout ........................................................................................................................7 Table of Figures Figure 1 Location Map (sample) .....................................................................................................................8 Figure 2 Ground Floor Plan (sample) ..............................................................................................................9 Figure 3 First Floor Plan (sample) ................................................................................................................. 10 Figure 4 Second Floor Plan (sample) ............................................................................................................11 Appendices Appendix A – Pre-lodgement checklist……………………………………………………………………………………………………….12 Appendix B – Multi-Storey scheme lodgement form………………………………………………………………………………….13 1 Introduction The following notes are intended to guide those engaged in the preparation of maps and floor plans for the registration of apartments/units within multi-storey buildings (MSB) and for separate registrations within twostorey buildings, whether situated on unregistered land or registered land. In the context of these procedures a MSB with five or more apartments/units is deemed to be a Multi-Storey Development and is subject to the approval process set out herein. MSB developments of less than five units do not require approved floor plans. However, floor plans and location maps to be lodged with applications for the registration of units in developments of less than five units must comply with the requirements set out in this guide. By adhering to these procedures and satisfying the requirements, applicants can avoid errors which could necessitate subsequent rectifications or mapping queries and help reduce processing delays. For information on Transfers of Common Areas under the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011 please refer to Registration Mapping Guide 5(b) . 2 Procedure prior to first application for registration A ‘Location Map’ and ‘Floor Plans’ must be submitted for approval for the following reasons:- 􀂾 To check the suitability of the ‘Location Map’ and ‘Floor P

FAQs

Who should use this guide for preparing maps and floor plans?

The guide is intended for those preparing maps and floor plans for registering apartments/units within multi-storey buildings, and for separate registrations within two-storey buildings, whether on unregistered or registered land.

When are approved floor plans required for multi-storey developments?

A multi-storey development with five or more apartments/units is treated as a Multi-Storey Development and is subject to the approval process described. Developments with fewer than five units do not require approved floor plans, but lodged floor plans and location maps must still comply with the guide’s requirements.

What content is permitted on the face of the Location Map and Floor Plans?

Only map scale, apartment/unit number, floor level, coordinate information, and floor and ceiling height values are permitted. Certification details, signatures, logos, and other ancillary information must not be placed on their faces.

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