R-CODES AMENDMENTS RELEASED FOR CONSULTATION

The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has released the R-Codes proposed amendments for public comment.  The submission period will conclude on 10 of October, 2016.

Some of the changes include: 

• Removal of site area design principles
• Amended grouped and multiple dwelling definitions
• Reduce setback for walls with major openings for wall heights 3.5 metres or less from 1.5 metres to 1.2 metres
• Solar access applying to wall height greater than 3.5 metres
• Introduce a new streetscape appearance ‘deemed-to-comply’ clause
• Clarification of ancillary dwellings construction standards
• Clarification of driveway/crossover locations