
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