Every division of land requires approval, even selling a few square feet to a neighbour. There are very few exceptions to this. Please call our office for advice, talk to your lawyer, or talk to your surveyor.

Every consolidation, of two or more pieces of land into one piece, also requires approval. There are very few exceptions to this one, as well. Please contact the Planning Department or your lawyer or surveyor.

Most subdivision approvals require a survey plan, but some can be done with a simpler document called an "instrument of subdivision". Your surveyor can prepare either document for you, and can guide you through the process.

The Subdivision By-law for the Municipality of Chester is also available by mail or in person.

You may also obtain a one-page summary of the Subdivision By-law in person, by mail, or by fax.

You can also obtain a copy of the Subdivision Application Form in person, by mail, or by fax. Or, you may download a copy from the link provided below.
Subdivision Application Form

Our processing time for ordinary applications is about 4 to 6 weeks.

Our processing fee for Subdivision applications is $200.00. You must file approved plans with the Registry of Deeds. The Registry's fee for filing approved plans changes from time to time, and the current fees are shown below as well as on the application form.
     The Registration Fee (Migrated Property) = $95.50
     The Registration Fee (Property Not Migrated)  = $191.00