URA launches new building guidelines

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The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has put into effect guidelines on the maximum number of dwelling units (DU) for non-landed residential estates and a minimum land plot requirement of 1,000 sq m for flat developments throughout the country.

The guidelines will only apply to new applications or those submitted after 24 November and are meant to create communal facilities and enhance landscaping by widening the spaces between buildings.

For existing flats and landed housing developments, the aggregate land area of residual plots should also comply with the minimum plot size.

Tang Woon Ee, a Partner at Rodyk & Davidson LLP, said that this addresses concerns regarding breakaway developments of terrace homes, where such plots are redeveloped into apartment blocks alongside landed property.  

“This will put a stop to this practice, unless the adjoining piece that doesn't want to take part in the collective sale is of that minimum size of 1,000 sq m,” she added.

Moreover, a guide on the maximum number of DUs for flat and condominium developments with a GPR (gross plot ratio) of 1.4 was also introduced.

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