Medium density housing code gazettal deferred

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The State Government has requested that the WAPC defer gazettal of the medium density code in consideration of continuing challenges in the housing construction market.
Last updated: 28 August 2023
Photograph of a good streetscape outcome in Willagee by Peter Hobbs Architect

The State Planning Policy 7.3 Residential Design Codes (‘R-Codes’) was recently reviewed to introduce new design provisions for medium density housing across the State. However, policy amendments have been deferred pending a rework requested by the State Government to retain current provisions for R30-40 coded land.

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