Outcome

This indicator shows a reduction in lot sizes over time and explains how the allocation of land through the reduction in urban sprawl has both environmental and economic benefits to the State through reduced infrastructure costs and less impact on the natural environment.

Dense urban environments make better use of available land and existing infrastructure, reduce the effect of urban sprawl, improve the use of public transport and minimize destruction of habitat and other environmental assets on the urban fringe.

Smaller lot sizes are achieved by the Department through the implementation of a number of instruments and plans, including the Residential Design Codes, which direct housing development densities in Perth and through the Department's review of local government town planning schemes.

More dense cities are a more sustainable pattern of land use when compared to urban sprawl as a strategy for accommodating population growth.

Target median approved lot size is 600m² per lot, which achieves planning outcomes while continuing to provide a choice of dwelling types.

Densities are sourced from the Residential Lot Activity report available at: http://www.wapc.wa.gov.au/publications/development/index.html

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