The word meaning "separation" is "subdivision", and "subdivision" is the process of dividing a property registered as a single parcel in the land registry into multiple parts in accordance with the zoning plans, and registering each part as a separate parcel in the land registry. It is the exact opposite of "merging".

Why is Subdivision Performed in Gümüldür, İzmir?

In the Gümüldür region, located on the coast of İzmir and famous for its citrus orchards, the subdivision process is of great importance, especially for large landowners or investors developing villa projects, for the following reasons:

• data-index-in-node="0">Possibility of Partial Sale: Selling a very large mandarin orchard or plot of land in Gümüldür as a single piece can be difficult. If the land is divided into smaller and more economical pieces by subdivision, the sales capability and speed increase.

• data-path-to-node="4,1,0"> data-index-in-node="0">Right to Independent Construction: While there is limited building permission on a large plot, a separate building permit (building permit) can be obtained for each new plot after subdivision. This opens the way for building detached villas side by side.

• Inheritance Sharing: Subdivision is a legal requirement for the fair and independent distribution of the large lands inherited by the established families of Gümüldür among the heirs. /li /ul What are the Conditions for Performing Subdivision? Not every land can be divided as desired. The following criteria are considered by Menderes Municipality and the Cadastre Directorate:

  1. Compliance with Zoning Plan: The area must meet the "minimum plot size" requirement determined in the implementation zoning plan. In some areas of Gümüldür, this limit has been specifically determined to protect villa settlements.

  2. data-index-in-node="0">Road Frontage Requirement: Each new parcel resulting from subdivision must have frontage on a development road (a de facto and official road).

  data-path-to-node="8,2,0"> data-path-to-node="8,2,0"> data-index-in-node="0">Agricultural Land Restrictions: "garden" or "field" which are common in Gümüldür In areas with this characteristic, according to the Soil Protection Law, subdivision below a certain size (e.g., 5 decares in cultivated agricultural lands) is not allowed. /li /ol How is the Subdivision Process Done? The subdivision process of a property in Gümüldür generally proceeds with the following steps: ul li

  Preparation with a Surveying Engineer: "Separation Diameter" and "Subdivision File" are prepared by a licensed surveying engineer.

  3. Menderes Municipality Council Approval: The prepared file is submitted to the Menderes Municipality Council. The approval process takes approximately 30 days.

  4. Cadastre Control:After the Council's decision, the file goes to the Cadastre Directorate and technical (geometric) controls are carried out.

  6. data-index-in-node="0">Title Deed Registration: In the final stage, the Land Registry Office cancels the old single title deed and issues a separate title deed for each new parcel.