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Covenant Surveys

Covenant surveys provide the precise documentation and boundary definition required to create, vary or remove covenants in accordance with Victorian planning and title legislation.

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About

About

A covenant is a legal restriction recorded on a property title that controls how land may be used or developed. It may limit subdivision, building design, dwelling type, height, materials or other aspects of development. While covenants are often established to protect character or coordinate development, they can also restrict future use or limit project potential.

Removing, varying or creating a covenant requires accurate surveying and compliant documentation, often in conjunction with council approvals and legal processes. Errors or incomplete plans can result in delays, objections or complications during lodgement with Land Use Victoria.

At Humphries Land Surveying, we provide end-to-end surveying support for covenant removal, variation and creation across Melbourne and Victoria. We prepare certified plans, investigate title and encumbrances, and work closely with planners, solicitors and councils to ensure all documentation meets statutory requirements. Whether you are restructuring a development, updating outdated restrictions or establishing new estate controls, we deliver clarity and compliance throughout the process.

Services Include

Services Include

Removal of restrictive covenants

Variation or amendment of existing covenants

Creation of new covenants for developments

Preparation of Plans of Subdivision (restriction plans)

Boundary re-establishment surveys

Title and encumbrance investigations

Liaison with solicitors, planners and councils

Certified plans prepared in accordance with Victorian legislation

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Protect your property with a Licensed Surveyor

Title and Land Surveys can only be performed by a Licensed Land Surveyor, as required by Australian law. In Victoria, becoming licensed involves approximately eight years of additional training and is regulated under the Surveying Act 2004 to ensure your boundaries, and your investment, are protected.

Aerial view of a residential area with bright blue grid lines mapping the space.

Protect your property with a Licensed Surveyor

Title and Land Surveys can only be performed by a Licensed Land Surveyor, as required by Australian law. In Victoria, becoming licensed involves approximately eight years of additional training and is regulated under the Surveying Act 2004 to ensure your boundaries, and your investment, are protected.

Aerial view of a residential area with bright blue grid lines mapping the space.

Protect your property with a Licensed Surveyor

Title and Land Surveys can only be performed by a Licensed Land Surveyor, as required by Australian law. In Victoria, becoming licensed involves approximately eight years of additional training and is regulated under the Surveying Act 2004 to ensure your boundaries, and your investment, are protected.

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Need to remove, amend or create a covenant?

Get in touch with our team and we’ll guide you through the surveying and lodgement process.

Dark blue and black gradient with overlaid line image representing a site plan

Need to remove, amend or create a covenant?

Get in touch with our team and we’ll guide you through the surveying and lodgement process.

Dark blue and black gradient with overlaid line image representing a site plan

Need to remove, amend or create a covenant?

Get in touch with our team and we’ll guide you through the surveying and lodgement process.

Boundaries.

redefined.

Melbourne land surveying services.

Ready to start your project?

Humphries Land Surveying acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.  We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

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© 2026 Humphries Land Surveying

Boundaries.

redefined.

Melbourne land surveying services.

Ready to start your project?

Humphries Land Surveying acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.  We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

ISO 9001 Quality Certification Badge
ISO 45001 OHS Certification Badge
ISO 14001 Environment Certification Badge

© 2026 Humphries Land Surveying

Boundaries.

redefined.

Melbourne land surveying services.

Ready to start your project?

Humphries Land Surveying acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.  We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.

ISO 9001 Quality Certification Badge
ISO 45001 OHS Certification Badge
ISO 14001 Environment Certification Badge

© 2026 Humphries Land Surveying