The 2008 R-Codes were gazetted on Tuesday 29 April 2008 and apply to any application assessed from this date.

The change applicable in R20 areas requiring an increase in the average site area for grouped dwelling developments from 450 m2 to 500 m2 does not take effect until 30 April 2009. Applications received up to and including the 30 April 2009 will be determined on the 450 m2 average site area.

A summary of the amendments is provided in Planning Bulletin 89.

A view only pdf of the 2008 R-Codes is available online.

The R-Codes are available from the State Law Publisher for $40 in a custom binder with dividers including registration for all future updates or $15 for the pdf version. Click here to purchase a copy online from the State Law Publisher or download an order form to fax.

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