SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT
SUBDIVISION- division of a tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, sites or other divisions for the
purpose (immediate or future) sale or building development. It also includes re-subdivision
LAND SUBDIVISION – creative manufacturing process of converting a large parcel of “raw” land or
consolidating several adjoining parcels of various sizes, and shapes subdividing the consolidated land tract
into lots of desired size and dimension in a orderly pattern and providing access roads to each of the lots,
together with such utilities, facilities and amenities as may be necessary for the particular project.
SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT – the conversion of unimproved rawland into a site that will be capable of
supporting a desired activity and intended usage, which may be for residential, commercial or industrial
purposes.
Main Categories:
Residential Subdivision conversion of rawland to a safe, serviceable and affordable residence with
associated facilities
Commercial Development development of strategically located property for office, retail, wholesale and
financial activities and also for general services and travelers needs.
Industrial Development – developing big tract of rawland which focuses on providing property industrial
manufacturing.
Types of Residential Subdivisions
1. Single Family Development – single dwelling unit on each building lot with direct access to a street
- detached (yard all around)
- attached (duplex) (fire wall separates them)
2. Multi Family Development – more than one dwelling unit on each building lot (tenement, multi-level
building, condo)
3. Rowhouse – 3 or more units separated by firewall, one storey
4. Town Home – 3 or more units separated by firewall, two or more storey
Types of Walls
Exterior – outside wall, usually with windows
Interior – inside, may be weight bearing or not
Fire Wall – rated to resist fire
Party Wall – separates dwelling units – must be fire wall
Lot Line wall – Fence, may or not be Fire wall
National Building code
Floor Area Ratio = Total Area/ Site Area
Kinds of Subdivision
As to Complexity:
1. Simple – subdivision of land located on an existing street into two or more lots w/o creating any road or
open space i.e. partition of co-owners. Approval from LAND MANAGEMENT BUREAU
2.Complex – subdivision of parcel of land or several parcels after consolidation, with provisions for roads,
open space. Requires approval from HUMAN SETTLEMENT REGULATORY COMMISSION, LAND
REGISTRATION COMMISSION, BUREAU OF LAND
As to Uses:
1. Residential
2. Commercial
3. Industrial
4. Institutional
5. Farm
6. Resort
7. Golf course
8. Memorial Park
9. Agricultural – 1,000 sqm. minium, only 25% must be occupied by structure. Subdivided without
reclassification
Villar group more than 250 devt projects
Planned unit development
Heterogenous subdivision
- mixed use Residential, Industrial, Commercial= Neighborhood
- + school, house, church, office = Township
PD 957 – SUBDIVISION AND CONDOMINIUM BUYER’S PROTECTIVE DECREE
Development Permit
ECC – Environmental Compliance Certificate
License to Sell – no sale of subdivision lot or condo unit in the registered project without LTS. Requisites to
check: owner/dealer is of good repute, business financially stable, not fraudulent
Certificate of Registration
Notice of filing of Registration Statement – publish once a week for two consecutive weeks, in two
newspapers of general circulation (1 in English, 1 in tagalog)
DAR – conversion permit
LGU – zoning clearance, development permit (subdivision)
HLURB- development permit (condo), registration, LTS
DENR – ECC, EIS clerance
DA – Land use for agri certificate
LMB – subdivision plan approval
LRA/RD – lot titles
LLDA – clearances for discharges
Water supply – 150 liters per day per person
1 cubic meter = 1,000 liters
Area of cylinder = 2πrh+2πr2
PD 975 LTS, setback FSR 3;2;2
PD 1216 - open spaces, road, alleys, sidewalk, are for public use, beyond the commerce of men– Subdv. 1 Hec
or more, 30% open space
BP 220 – Economic and Socialized Housing (30% of the gross family income as determined by the NEDA) for
average and low-income earners in urban and rural areas. Setback FSR 1.5;1.5;2
HLURB – LTS, registration
PD 1096 – National Building Code
RA 9514 Fire Code
PD 1586 – EIS system
Key Lot- Higher Value bec. 3 or more lots adjoins sides or rear
Corner Lot – Corner Influence – Higher Value bec. 2 street frontage
