Tag Archive for: Department of Planning

New Medium Density housing code welcomed

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The new Medium Density Housing Code provisions form part of the amended State Planning Policy 7.3 Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1. 

Planning Reform Phase 2

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The planning system plays a critical role in facilitating social and affordable housing and diverse and inclusive communities.

Interim R-Codes

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Aimed at supporting the residential building industry, local governments, and homeowners by simplifying clauses and streamlining approval processes for low to medium density housing projects.

Community Titles

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Community titles are a new form of land title, which are expected to facilitate more complex or mixed-use subdivision and development within a shared ownership environment.  

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