Allotment
An allotment is a defined parcel of land. In the NCC it drives Class 1b holiday accommodation (four+ dwellings per allotment) and Class 1a vs Class 2.
Ask Chalkline about this →An allotment is a defined and legally registered parcel of land, typically identified by a lot number on a deposited plan (DP) or strata plan. In everyday builder and planning usage it is synonymous with “lot” or “block”.
The NCC uses “allotment” in building class definitions: four or more single dwellings located on one allotment and used for short-term holiday accommodation are each classified as Class 1b, regardless of individual floor area. This is a common configuration in tourist parks, farm stays, and holiday resort developments. A Class 1a versus Class 2 determination for a duplex or townhouse development can also turn on whether the units are on a single allotment with a shared foyer, or on separate strata or Torrens-title lots.
Also known as: lot, block, parcel, land parcel.
Category: Approvals and planning.
Related
- NCC building classes, where allotment boundaries affect Class 1b and Class 2 classification
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Last updated: 2026-05-09. Verified: 2026-05-09. Quarterly review for currency.