Craig & Rhodes has been actively involved in the subdivision development industry since the 1970's.

This ongoing involvement and wealth of development knowledge allows us to plan, manage and develop sites to ensure the objectives of our clients, the consideration of the environment and the delivery of the project is undertaken efficiently, effectively and on budget.

Craig & Rhodes understands that the design of the lot lay out for a residential or industrial estate is vital to the success of the development in today's competitive market place.                         

With extensive experience on subdivisions ranging from 2, 10, 30, 50, 100 to 1,300 lots, our surveyors and engineers are able to provide professional advice in the following areas:

• Integration of the site into the local & regional context to ensure full consideration of orientation, vegetation & topography
• Consideration of Local Environment Plans & Development Control Plans
• Assessment of site constraints including Bushfire, Flora & Fauna, Geotechnical, Contamination & Heritage matters
• Full and detailed planning of the site by providing an accurate and calculated plan showing all lot dimensions & areas.

Craig & Rhodes has extensive experience in the preparation of Development Applications and accompanying Statements of Environmental Effects for the subdivision of land.

Our industry exposure allows as to engage and coordinate a range of expert sub consultants to allow the full and proper consideration of a site to be completed.

During the acquisition of a site by a developer it is important to be aware of an estimate of development costs to ensure the price paid for the site reflects the cost to develop.

This phase includes a preliminary site visit to determine the obvious constraints, extent and location of services, Council & Service Authority costs, construction costs, consultants required and cost and Local Council planning instruments.

A detailed estimate of development costs is undertaken and presented in a spreadsheet format to allow an easy assessment of the development potential and englobo value of the development site to be established.

Craig & Rhodes extensive experience in the land development industry provides us with the ability to expertly manage the full development process from initial site acquisition to Development Application, design and construction and preparation of the Plan of Subdivision to allow creation of the new blocks of land.

Senior Craig & Rhodes staff has represented clients in the Land & Environment Court as expert witnesses in the subdivision of land.

Expert advice ranges from development & planning, civil engineering design matters, easements, boundary determination & encroachments.

Statements of Evidence are prepared prior to attendance at Court for consideration by the cases Barrister and Solicitor.