To ensure consistent quality housing, purchasers are required to obtain written approval from SEL for any dwelling prior to making an application for building consent to Christchurch City Council.

Documents required for Developer's Approval:

• Site Plan
• Floor Plan - Floor size must be shown
• Elevations
• Exterior cladding must be shown and include colours
• Roof Design
• Lot Number
• Landscape Plan, entrance features & letterbox location and design
• Dwelling Approval Form

Geotech Report

Individual site-specific Geotech reports verifying the technical classification will be supplied to each purchaser as soon as the earthworks are completed. 

Low-Pressure Sewer System

As part of our Subdivision Consent, Christchurch City Council requires a low-pressure sewer pump system to be installed, along with the remainder of the house sewer drain works. Suburban Estates provides you with separate information on our website relating to the sewer system with full details of installation requirements.  Please note the sewer pump must be purchased and installed at your own cost

Water Connections

It is up to the purchaser to coordinate the new water connection. Water connections (tobies) are not installed as part of subdivision construction. This is a requirement of CCC and happens in all new subdivisions.  The purchaser will need to apply for a water connection at their own cost with CCC. Once approved, the council will send their contractor out to make a connection into the potable water submain which is installed in the berm, approximately 300mm outside the lot boundary.

Site Investigation and Analysis

The site (Oakbridge) has historically been used for agricultural and pastoral purposes, containing large fruit orchards and grazing areas.  The Listed Land Use Register (LLUR) indicates information regarding Hazardous Activities or Industries (as defined on the HAIL list).  Testing of this release has identified and confirmed that there are elevated concentrations of copper and zinc, while deemed suitable for residential use any excess soil needs to be disposed of at an endorsed managed fill facility. Present endorsed managed fill facilities are as follows:

• Winstone Aggregates Wheatsheaf Facility, accepts our soil as clean fill and is the most cost-effective option, situated at 48 Selwyn Road, Rolleston,
• Frews Managed Fill Facility, 85 Factory Road, Belfast or
• Burwood Resource Recovery Park, Landfill Ave, Waimari Beach. 

We (SPL) have obtained the required resource "Global Consent" to be utilized by each purchaser.  All costs incurred and management in relation to the disposal of the soil are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  For further information, please refer to the "Global Consent" and "Site Management Plan for Global Consent" under our Key Docs section.

FAQ's

How many lots will there be in the 9th release? 

• 12 sections
• Lot sizes from 390m² to 571m²
• Titles anticipated February 2027
  

• 15 sections
• Lot sizes from 450m² to 580m²
• Titles anticipated April 2027

Why are there Covenants as part of the title?

The covenants are there to protect your investment.  We have set in place a number of covenants to ensure each dwelling is of a high standard in the subdivision.

Are there any fencing requirements?

The Vendor will have all boundary fences erected (excluding road frontages and ROW access boundaries) at no cost to the purchaser.

Can I on-sell my section?

No lot may be sold until a house has been constructed. Suburban Estates may grant a dispensation to this requirement at its discretion.

Can we use our own builder?

Yes, you can choose your section and use your own builder, or we can recommend one of the reputable building companies working alongside us

Do property owners need sign-off from Suburban Estates Ltd on house plans before applying for building consent?

Yes, all plans must be submitted to admin@suburbanestates.co.nz for design approval.