Can I create separate titles for the two dwellings after construction?
Yes. Once the two homes are built and approved, you may be able to create separate unit titles so each home can have its own owner. The land does not need to be split into separate blocks — instead, each dwelling becomes a separate unit within the same development.
Reference: ACT Government – Advisory Note 19: Block Subdivision versus Unit Title Subdivision in Residential Zones –Block Subdivision vs Unit Title Subdivision (Residential Zones)
Short Answer
Yes. After construction and approval, the two dwellings may be able to be separately titled through a unit title subdivision, allowing each home to be separately owned.
Detailed Explanation
Yes. After the dwellings have been constructed, you may be able to create separate titles through a unit title subdivision, provided the development complies with the relevant planning, building, and titling requirements. A unit title subdivision allows each dwelling within a development to become a separately owned unit under a Units Plan, while the overall land remains part of the same development.
Unlike block subdivision, which creates separate blocks with separate Crown leases, unit title subdivision creates separate ownership interests within the existing block. The unit title process generally occurs after the dwellings have been completed and the required approvals have been obtained.
No minimum block size does not remove the need for planning assessment.
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