Rural subdivision planning - guidelines for subdivision design
1991
Crothers, K.B. (Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries, Bundaberg (Australia). Land Conservation Branch)
Rural subdivision have traditionally been planned to achieve the largest number of regular sized square or rectangular lots off the minimum number of access roads. While this type of layout may simplify surveying procedures, it can create problems such as soil erosion and destruction of drainage networks. Once implemented, a subdivision layout is difficult and expensive to alter. In many cases, problems are irreversible and the costs of repair work become a regular drain on ratepayer's funds. Rural subdivision are best designed to fit the natural topography of the land. Features such as ridgelines and watercourses form a natural framework and provide ideal locations for roads and subdivision boundaries. Planning subdivision layout according to natural topography minimises soil erosion problems and maintains drainage networks. This booklet contains guidelines on ideal road and boundary line location. These guidelines will assist local authorities, town planners, developers and surveyors to plan rural subdivisions that are practical, minimise erosion problems and avoid potential disputes between neighbours. The results will be better subdivision developments and lower capital and maintenance costs.
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