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Simplified R-Codes announced for WA
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HIA Executive Director WA, Michael McGowan, said the reforms recognise the need to reduce unnecessary complexity and provide greater certainty for home buyers, builders, and developers.
“Today's announcement is another positive step by the Cook WA Government towards simplifying what had become an increasingly complex planning framework,” said Mr McGowan.
“Western Australia needs a planning system that supports housing delivery, encourages innovation and allows the market to respond to the changing needs of consumers. The intent behind these proposed reforms is an important move in that direction.”
Mr McGowan said a more streamlined and user-friendly set of planning rules would help reduce delays and costs that ultimately impact housing affordability.
“Over time, the R-Codes have become layered with additional requirements, interpretations and processes that can make the system difficult to navigate. This combined with more than 137 Local Governments and Shires in WA can make planning more complex than it really needs to be.
“A simpler framework will make it easier for industry, local governments and consumers to understand the rules and get on with delivering much-needed housing,” said Mr McGowan.
HIA also welcomed reforms that provide greater flexibility for market-led outcomes, including allowing the market to determine matters such as appropriate car parking provision based on location, consumer demand, and access to transport.
“One-size-fits-all approaches do not always reflect how people live today. Providing greater flexibility around issues such as car parking can deliver better housing outcomes while supporting affordability and housing choice.”
Mr McGowan said the reforms also have the potential to support increased housing density while maintaining the characteristics that make Western Australian communities attractive places to live.
“Western Australia needs to accommodate a growing population, but we need to do it in a way that reflects local expectations and lifestyles.
“We have a large volume of housing zoned R20 between 5km and 20km from the city. Being able to grow gentle density through corridors like Carine, Dianella, Belmont and Leeming promotes density in a genuinely Western Australian way.
“While we welcome today's announcement, further work will be required to ensure the reforms achieve their intended outcomes. This announcement represents a strong foundation, but the detail will matter.
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