Can I subdivide my land? You can only be able to subdivide your piece of land if it passes the following essential five steps 1. Zone, Schedule & Overlay/s You will need first of all to ascertain  which local planning state does apply to your property  and most of the times this is mostly known to eliminate some properties from the ability of being subdivided as some zones schedules and overlays are known to provide constraint to a  piece of land being subdivided. You can be able to confirm if your property qualifies by calling the town planning department of your local council.