Adhesion order means a planning instrument under the seal of a local council that joins two or more blocks of land together as a single parcel, the title that is subsequently created cannot be separated without further council approval. As of this date (17-10-23) the Titles Office (LTO) will prepare the new Title document. This must be one of the few remaining 'free' items left in Land Dealings, although the LTO fee must cover it.

There has been a tendancy of some Councils to insist on a Full Planning Application (as if it were a Subdivision) and subsequent Sealed Plan and Schedule of Easements + LTO Fees. This varsley increases the time and cost of a simple Adhesion Order. The paper work with an Adhesion Order (plans, the Order etc, + Council Permit) needs to be lodged at the Lands Titles Office by a person such as your solicitor together with the effected Titles.

SIMPLY:

A process where an owner makes application to Council, often as a result of planning approval that joins two or more adjoining titles together. It does not need field survey, is a simple and cheap process unless a Full Subdivision Application is required by Council, which results in a full survey Plan + Schedule of Easements is required. Stamp duty is sometimes applicable.

HOW WE ASSIST:

The owner or Surveyor should determine from Council if a Full Subdivision Application is required. We can organise the necessary documentation and lodgement with Council through to issue of the new title.