How proposed changes to R-codes could affect your block
The Western Australian government has proposed major reforms to residential design codes to increase housing density. The changes would allow homeowners with smaller blocks to subdivide their land and streamline the approval process for residential projects.
Why it matters
These reforms aim to address housing supply shortages and affordability in Perth by enabling more efficient land use and faster development timelines.
— 2:30pm , first published 8:24am
The article reports on government policy proposals and stakeholder reactions without taking a partisan stance.
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