Victoria’s ResCode rules have changed, and on the right site, the difference is dramatic.

Most developers are still assessing sites using old assumptions. But the ResCode Changes Victoria introduced have fundamentally shifted what you can build, especially on corner blocks and front to back sites.

In this video, we walk through a real Bayside development in Sandringham and compare two sets of plans on the same land. One application was tracking toward approval for 3 townhouses under the old rules. The redesigned scheme under the new ResCode delivered 4 townhouses at roughly the same size.

Same block. Same suburb. Very different feasibility.

Peter breaks down exactly what changed and what it means in real dollar terms. From site coverage moving from 50 percent to 62 percent, to reduced setbacks, first floor design efficiencies, and why council responses are becoming more predictable under the updated framework.

This is not theory. It is a genuine before and after example from an active project.

If you are assessing sites in Victoria in 2026, understanding these ResCode changes properly could materially change your numbers before you buy.

🔥 You’ll learn

• What the ResCode Changes Victoria actually did in practice
• Why corner sites now stack up differently
• How increased site coverage affects upstairs design
• When it makes sense to redesign an approved permit
• How council processes are shifting under the new rules
• What these changes mean for feasibility and resale outcomes

Whether you are looking at a dual occupancy, townhouses, or your next small scale development, this breakdown will help you assess opportunity with clarity instead of guesswork.

👇 Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:07 Why Corner Sites Just Became More Profitable

06:37 Council Process: 3 Townhouses vs 4 Townhouses

11:39 Site Coverage Increase (50% → 62%) & What It Means

16:08 Front Setbacks Reduced – How It Unlocks Extra Dwellings

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