Multiple outlets report that Western Australia’s “R-code” is facing proposed overhaul changes that would allow smaller residential blocks to be subdivided in lower-density zones. Under the plan, blocks of about 700 square metres that are zoned R20 and below could be eligible for subdivision. The threshold would represent a reduction from the current requirement of 900 square metres.
The reported change is described as a move that could increase residential density by making it easier to create additional lots from existing land parcels. While the outlets focus on potential impacts on block values and housing supply, they all centre on the same specific policy adjustment: lowering the minimum site area needed for subdivision in R20-and-below residential zoning categories.
The reports do not describe alternative zoning categories or further technical conditions in the excerpts provided, and they do not quantify how many parcels would be affected. They consistently indicate that the proposal aims to ease subdivision rules to facilitate additional development outcomes in eligible areas.
