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Cadastral Survey in Sydney
Whether you’re subdividing, creating an easement, resolving a boundary dispute, or replacing a fence, C&A Surveyors delivers accurate, legally compliant cadastral surveys across Greater Sydney.
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What Is a Cadastral Survey?
A cadastral survey is a land survey that defines the legal boundaries of a parcel of land. It’s how property ownership is formally recorded in NSW: identifying where one property ends and another begins, based on the Torrens Title system.
All land surveys in NSW must be carried out by, or under the supervision of, a Registered Land Surveyor, as required under the Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002. Some survey plans are required to be lodged with NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) and becomes part of the permanent title record.
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When Do You Need a Cadastral Survey in Sydney?
Cadastral surveys cover a range of property needs, from subdividing a residential lot into multiple titles, to creating an easement for shared drainage access, to consolidating multiple lots into one. Whatever the scope, the purpose is the same: establishing legally defined boundaries so your project can proceed with certainty.
Cadastral surveys are required at specific points in a project’s lifecycle, usually where a legal boundary needs to be identified, altered, or created. Common triggers include:
Before subdividing land
A registered survey plan is required before NSW LRS can issue new title certificates for subdivided lots, whether full Torrens, Community Title, or Strata Title.
Creating or registering an easement
Shared driveway access, drainage lines, or utility corridors must be defined and shown on a plan prepared by a Registered Surveyor before they can be registered on title.
Consolidating lots
If you’re combining adjacent parcels into a single title for development or ownership simplicity, a cadastral survey is needed to prepare a Consolidation Plan to do so.
Boundary disputes or pre-purchase clarity
Before buying, building a fence, or disputing a neighbour’s works, a cadastral survey confirms the legal position of your boundaries and identifies any ambiguities including lost or confused boundaries.
Converting Old System title to Torrens
Cadastral surveys known as Delimitation surveys are required to remove limitations pursuant the Real Property Act 1900 which is shown on a title. Whilst the limitation is shown, the state does not guarantee your land and it may be subject to claims of adverse possession by adjoining titles.
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What’s Included in a C&A Cadastral Survey?
Our cadastral surveys follow a structured process, from initial research through to plan delivery:
Title and plan research
We pull relevant deposited plans, Crown plans, and title documents to understand the history of the parcel.
Site survey
Our Surveyors locate existing boundary marks, reference marks and other evidence of boundaries. We measure and process the survey data, and one of our Registered Surveyors determines the position of the boundary all in accordance with the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2024.
Plan preparation
For private use cadastral survey, we prepare a sketch which forms part of the legal documentation of your surevy. For survey plans to be lodged with LRS or an authority we prepare the survey plan (deposited plan or strata plan, depending on survey type) to LRS standards, and assist in obtaining all required endorsements and certifications.
Quality assurance
Every plan goes through our 3-step internal QA process before it leaves the office.
Delivery via C&A Connect
Track your job’s progress in real time, receive updates, and download your completed survey documents the moment they’re ready.
The end deliverable is a completed, LRS-compliant survey plan, ready for lodgement with NSW Land Registry Services. We also offer lodgement services if you need us to manage the lodgement on your behalf.
Why Architects, Builders, and Property Owners Choose C&A
Real-time visibility via C&A Connect
You’ll know where your job is at every stage; no chasing, no guessing. Track progress, see surveyor ETAs, and download completed plans instantly via our client portal.
60+ staff, 25+ Expert Surveyors
Cadastral surveys require continuity, particularly on complex lots or multi-stage developments. Our team depth means no single point of failure. Your job doesn’t stall because one surveyor is unavailable.
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Homeowners, architects, and builders rate us 4.9★ across 100,000+ completed projects. That trust is built on delivering clearly annotated, QA-tested plans that don’t create downstream problems.
Fast mobilisation
For eligible surveys, Survey Express gets us on site within 72 hours of booking, useful when your project timeline doesn’t have room for delays.
Competitive pricing, backed by a guarantee
On eligible surveys, our Price-Beat Guarantee means we’ll beat any comparable written quote by 5%, no questions asked.
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Cadastral Survey FAQs
Do I need a cadastral survey before I can subdivide or build?
For subdivision, yes – a registered survey plan is a mandatory prerequisite for NSW LRS issuing new title certificates. For construction, a cadastral survey isn’t always required, though a boundary identification survey is often needed before building near a boundary line to confirm setback compliance.
Does C&A handle lodgement with LRS, or do I need to arrange that separately?
The cadastral survey itself produces a completed, LRS-compliant plan; lodgement with NSW Land Registry Services is a separate step. We offer LRS lodgement as a dedicated service and can advise you on what’s required.
How long does a cadastral survey take in Sydney?
Turnaround depends on lot complexity, title history, and survey type. For a standard residential subdivision, expect a few weeks from engagement to plan completion, with LRS processing time on top if lodgement follows.
How much does a cadastral survey cost in Sydney?
Costs vary based on survey type, lot complexity, and plan preparation requirements. We provide clear, upfront quotes; contact us for a free quote.
Get Your Cadastral Survey Moving
Boundary work gets complicated fast: title history, plan preparation, regulatory requirements. You need a team that knows exactly what they’re doing, keeps you in the loop, and delivers plans you can act on immediately.
C&A Surveyors has completed 100,000+ projects across NSW. Our expert Surveyors and real-time C&A Connect portal mean you’ll never be left wondering where your job is at. Rated 4.9★ by 500+ clients across Greater Sydney.
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