Clause 55 in 2025: What Architects and Planners Need to Know for Urban Infill Success

Clause 55, commonly known as ResCode, has long shaped the design of medium-density housing across Victoria. But in 2025, we’ve seen the most comprehensive overhaul of the code in years. With the introduction of the Townhouse and Low-Rise Code via Amendment VC267, Clause 55 has been restructured to better reflect the pressures and opportunities of contemporary urban development—especially in tight infill sites across cities like Melbourne.