What is surveying?
The measurement of dimensional relationships, as of horizontal distances, elevations,
directions, and angles, on the earth's surface especially for use in locating property boundaries, construction layout,
and mapmaking.
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What qualifications does a surveyor have?
There are two basic types of Land Surveyors
- Licensed Surveyor – Undertakes surveys to determine the accurate positions of legal boundaries and
surveys structures that may be close to any legal boundary.
- Engineering Surveyor – Surveys structures that are not close to legal boundaries.
Licensed Surveyors require a four year University Degree in Surveying and then have to undertake a cadetship
under a Licensed Surveyor.
Engineering Surveyors generally need a Diploma or Certificate from TAFE as their primary minimum qualification.
What does cadastral mean?
- (of a map or survey) showing or including boundaries, property lines, etc.
- of or pertaining to a cadastre.
A cadastre is a public register showing details of ownership of the real property in a district,
including boundaries .....
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What is a strata?
A Strata is a form of land tenure that is governed by the Strata Titles Act. It was
first introduced in NSW and Victoria in the early 1960’s so that the public had an effective form of ownership of
buildings and land within high rise blocks of flats or units. Strata subdivisions can occur horizontally and/or
vertically with both land and buildings capable of forming a strata title.
State Law Publisher - Strata Titles Act Landgate - Strata Reform
What is a built strata?
A
Built Strata
is a form of strata subdivision where the buildings are surveyed and shown on the Strata Plan. The unit entitlement is
based on the improved value of the land, where as a Survey-Strata which does not show the buildings, the unit
entitlement is based on the un-improved value of the land.
What is a strata conversion?
A
Strata Conversion
is where Built Strata Schemes, created prior to 1998, can be converted to Survey Strata schemes without requiring
WAPC
or Local Government approval. A Licensed valuer has to be engaged to certify the new unit entitlement. A licensed
Surveyor undertakes an authorised survey and prepares a Strata Conversion Plan which is lodged at
Landgate
.
What does Green Title mean?
Green title subdivisions
are independent in the sense that they have their own services (sewer, power, water, etc) and provide you with freedom
to develop as you wish (within the law). There is no common property with other titles and it has it's own road
frontage.
Also known as freehold subdivision.
What are the green title zoning requirements?
Green title zoning requirements depend on the zoning of the property but may have restrictions such as
minimum frontage, minimum area for battle-axe type subdivisions and/or minimum setbacks for dwellings from front, side
and rear boundaries.
What is a subdivision survey?
A Subdivision Survey requires an alignment survey in order to accurately define the actual positions of
the boundaries on the ground. This has to be done by a licensed surveyor with a practicing certificate. From this
information the new boundaries can be calculated as created and the new subdivisional plan prepared.
What is a boundary repeg/redefinition?
A
Boundary Repeg
also requires an alignment survey in order to accurately define the actual positions of the boundaries which are then
marked on the ground using pegs or other marks at the boundary corners. A repeg certificate (Reg 25A) is prepared and signed by a
Licensed Surveyor along with a sketch plan showing the position and nature of the marks used and provided to the client.
What is an alignment survey?
An Alignment Survey is when the entire street is surveyed to locate original survey reference marks in order
to enable the Licensed Surveyor to mathematically re-establish the location of the original boundaries.
What is a setout?
A Setout is a survey which marks out key points of a building so that the builder can confidently
construct the building in the correct position in relation to the boundaries.
What is Reg 25A certification?
A Reg 25A Certification is a certificate provided by a Licensed Surveyor after a boundary repeg survey
has been completed which states the date of survey and that the boundaries of the parcel of land was re-established or
re-defined as shown on an attached sketch/plan in accordance with all relevant written laws. This certification must be
provided within 30 days of the survey being undertaken.
What is an identification survey?
An
Identification Survey
goes one step further than a
boundary redefinition
as it also locates any significant structures in relation to their nearest legal boundary. These can include corners of
buildings, gutters, fences, sheds, granny flats and retaining walls to name some of the most common.
What is an as constructed survey?
An
As-Constructed Survey
is similar to an
identification survey
but is usually undertaken for public utilities such as sewer mains, water mains, roads and other structures and are
surveyed three dimensionally so that depths of pipes etc can be noted.
What is a lease area survey?
A
Lease Area Survey
is a survey undertaken to determine areas to be used in lease documents which allow a value to be applied to the square meterage.
These surveys need to adhere to strict guidelines set down by the
Property Council of Australia
. The Licensed Surveyors report and sketch plan become an integral part of the lease documents which are signed and
accepted by both the lessee and lessor.
What is net lettable area?
Net Lettable Area is the term referred to for calculating tenancy lease areas for office buildings.
What is gross lettable area?
Gross Lettable Area is the term referred to for calculating retail tenancy lease areas in shopping
centers and other commercial buildings.
What is GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based navigation system that provides location and time
information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth where there is an unobstructed line of sight to
four or more GPS satellites. The system provides critical capabilities to military, civil, and commercial users around
the world. The United States government created the system, maintains it, and makes it freely accessible to anyone with
a GPS receiver.
Wikipedia, GPS
What is aerial mapping?
Aerial Mapping
is data collection from the air to provide maps. This can be done by conventional fixed wing aircraft or unmanned aerial
vehicles (UAV’s) or otherwise known as drones which are becoming increasingly common.
How does 3D scanning work?
3D scanners are basically like an overgrown
theodolite
which spins slowly around its vertical axis. Another part of it like a scope spins around a horizontal axis driven
by internal motors and captures millions of points in three dimensions to
produce very accurate 3D models
of any object in its path and range.
This information can then be downloaded to computers and used for design purposes,
historic records and to detect wear and tear of machinery etc. Our Leica Scan Station can capture a million points
per second.
What is a theodolite?
A precision instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles. It consists of a
movable telescope mounted within two perpendicular axes—the horizontal or trunnion axis, and the vertical axis. When
targeting an object, the angle of these axes can be measured with great precision.
Who are the WAPC?
The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) responds to the strategic direction of government
on urban, rural and regional land-use planning and land development matters throughout Western Australia.
planning.wa.gov.au
