Can URA Master Plan change?

The Master Plan may be amended from time to time. Please use the following links to view the proposed and approved amendments to the Master Plan and the Master Plan with approved amendments incorporated.

What is Singapore Master Plan?

The Master Plan (MP) is the statutory land use plan which guides Singapore’s development in the medium term over the next 10 to 15 years. It is reviewed every five years and translates the broad long-term strategies of the Long-Term Plan into detailed plans to guide the development of land and property.

What’s new in the URA Master Plan 2019?

The Master Plan 2019 (MP19) was gazetted on 27 Nov 2019, and focuses on planning for inclusive, sustainable, and green neighbourhoods with community spaces and amenities for all to enjoy. It also includes strategies that plan for the rejuvenation of our familiar places and to create capacity to meet our future needs.

What should a Master Plan include?

A master plan includes analysis, recommendations, and proposals for a site’s population, economy, housing, transportation, community facilities, and land use. It is based on public input, surveys, planning initiatives, existing development, physical characteristics, and social and economic conditions.

Can you convert B1 to residential?

Though the permitted development rights governed by the Order are generally applicable to properties that are used as offices falling in Class B1(a), the Order has also introduced a permitted development right for the change of use of light industrial properties in Class B1(c) to residential.

What is the difference between Concept plan and Master Plan?

The first Concept Plan was formulated in 1971, which laid the foundation for Singapore’s growth for a better quality of life with new towns, transport infrastructure and access to recreation. The Master Plan is a statutory land-use plan that guides the physical development of Singapore over the next 10–15 years.

What is the difference between a master plan and a strategic plan?

Establish a clear goal: A strategic plan answers the question “where do we want to go?” while a master plan provides a road map that shows how we can get there.

Who prepares master plan for a city?

The Department of Town and Country Planning of the specific state prepares the master plan for a city.

What is C3 planning permission?

C3(c) allows for groups of people (up to six) living together as a single household. This allows for those groupings that do not fall within the C4 HMO definition, but which fell within the previous C3 use class, to be provided for i.e. a small religious.

Can I turning office space into residential?

Before you start the works for converting your office units into residential units, you need to make a prior approval application. Your application should include a full set of drawings and supporting documents relating to the transport and highway impacts, contamination risks, flood risks and noise.