New design system to help fast-track more new homes
Pattern book set to drive the construction of more houses, and with faster delivery, in Western Australia.
A new government initiative is going to “make it easier and cheaper for industry to build quality homes for Western Australians”.
The Labor Government is developing a Western Australian pattern book to cut red tape and accelerate the delivery of housing in established suburbs.
The new initiative is funded as part of a record $4.7 billion investment to boost housing supply and affordability in the 2026-27 State Budget.
Supported by a $2 million investment over two years, the pattern book will develop a library of high-quality, ready-to-use home designs suited to medium-density infill projects.
These designs will be pre-assessed, speeding up planning approvals for developers and builders while reducing the time typically required to prepare designs from scratch.
The pattern book will include designs suited to common urban infill lot sizes, with a focus on a variety of medium density housing types such as townhouses.
The designs will support more efficient use of land in well-located areas close to public transport, community amenities and services.
All designs included in the pattern book will meet standards for energy efficiency, universal access and climate-resilient construction.
Tresurer Rita Saffioti said the governmenrt wanted more Western Australians to own their own home, “which is why we are investing in innovative construction methods to deliver more housing choice right across our suburbs”.
“This pattern book will provide ready-to-use, pre-assessed designs that will make it easier and cheaper for industry to build quality homes for Western Australians,” she said.
“It will help deliver more homes around our Metronet stations, delivering on our vision to create well-connected communities close to public transport, jobs and services.”
Planning and Lands Minister John Carey said the government continues to look at how it can cut red tape and accelerate the delivery of housing supply.
“The 2026-27 State Budget includes record investments to build thousands of homes, unlock tens of thousands of lots and support first home buyers and renters,” Carey said.
“The development of a pattern book will further enable us to get housing out the door faster, especially for much-needed medium density projects.”
