New reforms to R-Codes will increase housing supply
Last week, the State Government unveiled reforms to the Residential Design Codes to boost housing supply in Western Australia. Key changes include reducing the minimum lot size for subdivisions in R20 areas from 900sqm to 700sqm. The reforms aim to address ongoing housing pressures while streamlining the planning process for residential projects.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 16:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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