PLANNING PROCESS
OVERVIEW-
FROM RAW LAND TO
SUBDIVISION
IF YOU WERE GIVEN 10 HECTARES OF
RAW LAND, WHAT WOULD YOU DEVELOP
ON IT?
PHASE 1: LAND ACQUISITION
AND FEASIBILITY STUDY
Site Selection – Accessibility, location, nearby amenities
Due Diligence – Title check, disputes, encumbrances
Zoning Compatibility – Land use compliance, reclassification
Cost Analysis – Land cost, development expenses,
profitability
PHASE 2: CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
Initial Layout – Road network, block and lot arrangement
Lot Sizes – Based on market and zoning standards
Amenities – Clubhouse, parks, playgrounds, swimming pool
Open Spaces – Roads, sidewalks, greenery, common areas
PHASE 3: SECURING PERMITS AND APPROVAL
DHSUD – Subdivision and housing project approval
DENR – Environmental compliance and protection
LGU Clearances – Building permits, zoning approval
Environmental Compliance – Environmental Compliance
Certificate (ECC)
PHASE 4: ENGINEERING & DETAILED DESIGN
Roads – Network layout, sidewalks, access points
Drainage – Flood prevention, stormwater systems
Utilities – Water, electricity, streetlights, telecoms
Subdivision Plan – Finalized design for approval &
construction
PHASE 6: MARKETING & SALES
Pre-Selling – Early selling before full completion
Broker Network – Agents and brokers connecting buyers
Advertising – Billboards, social media, brochures, events
PHASE 7: TURNOVER & MAINTENANCE
Delivering Units/Lots – Handover to buyers, titles, documents
Establishing HOA – Organizing the homeowners association
Maintenance – Upkeep of roads, utilities, and amenities
ACTIVITY:BUILD YOUR SUBDIVISION
(30 MINS)
Starting Point: Imagine you’re a developer with 10 hectares of raw land.
Task: Using the list of activities in the next slide, arrange them in the correct order
Bonus Challenge: For each step, identify 1 possible problem you might face. (during
land acquisition → “Land has unpaid taxes.”)
Activity List
Development & Construction (Land Clearing, Roadworks, Utilities, Amenities)
Secure Permits & Approvals (DHSUD, DENR, LGU, ECC)
Acquire Land
Marketing & Sales (Pre-selling, Broker Network, Advertising)
Conceptual Planning (Layout, Lot Sizes, Amenities, Open Spaces)
Turnover & Maintenance (Delivering Units/Lots, Establishing HOA, Upkeep)
Engineering & Detailed Design (Roads, Utilities, Drainage, Subdivision Plan)
Conduct Feasibility Study
SUMMARY
Subdivision development is systematic
Involves technical, legal, financial, and marketing steps
Each phase is essential to creating a sustainable community
👉 WHICH PHASE DO YOU THINK IS THE
MOST CHALLENGING FOR DEVELOPERS,
AND WHY?
📝 EXIT TICKET(5 MINS)
Each student answers on a sheet of paper and send your
answer in our fb group chat:
👉 What is one new thing you learned today about
subdivision planning?
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR
ATTENTION