The R-Codes were prepared by the WAPC, and came into effect on 4 October 2002 following a comprehensive review of the 1991 Residential Planning Codes of Western Australia. The R-Codes replaced the 1991 Codes.

Part One- The Code in Context ( 160KB)

Part Two - General Provisions  ( 329KB)

Part Three - Design Elements ( 934KB)

Part Four - Special Provisions ( 108KB)

Appendices  ( 77KB)

Tables and Figures  ( 256KB)

An operational review of the Residential Design Codes of Western Australia (R-Codes) has been undertaken by the WAPC. The 2008 R-Codes will be gazetted on 29 April 2008.

The WAPC has published Planning Bulletin No. 55, Residential Design Codes and Amendment to Residential Subdivision Policy summarising some of the matters relevant to the introduction of the new R-Codes and advising of the related changes to the WAPC's DC Policy No. 2.2 Residential Subdivision Policy.

R-Codes Advice Note on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) - Volume 1 Issue 6 June 2003 ( 156 Kb)

Advice Note on Part 3 Element 8 - Privacy - Volume 2 Issue 1 September 2003  ( 132KB)