Subdivision of Land

• When a parcel of an alienated land is said to be subdivided , the parcel is 'cut' into two or more lots - each lot is issued with an individual title . 
• This will normally involve surrender of a portion of the land for public use , e.g. public roads . ( Each parcel of land shall be accessible from a public road ) 
• Usually approval of the planning authority will be required prior to the approval of subdivision . (Example : application for the subdivision of a single lot of 5 acres for a proposed development comprising 40 units terrace houses , each with its separate title ) .