Frequently Asked Questions

• Street Name Application
• Building Name Application

• General Information on Application
  1. Who can apply for a street name?
  2. How do I apply for a street name?
  3. When can I apply for a street name?

• Scope of SBNB
  4. What are the types of street that require naming approval from SBNB?
  5. What are the types of street that do not require naming approval from SBNB?

• Submission Requirements
  6. What are the submission requirements for applying for a street name?

• Fees / Penalty
  7. Is there a processing fee to be paid?
  8. Will there be a penalty imposed for changing a street name after approval has been obtained?

• Notification to Other Government Agencies
  9. Upon obtaining the approval for the street name from the SBNB, will I be required to inform other government agencies?

• Existing and Proposed Street Name
  10. Where can I find information on all existing street names in Singapore?
  11. Why is the application of street name not available in Chinese?

• Withdrawal and Change of Street Name
  12. Can an existing street name be changed or withdrawn?

• Appeal
  13. Can the applicant appeal if the proposed street name is rejected?

• Processing Time / Status of Application
  14. What is the processing time for a street name application?
  15. What is the processing time for an appeal for a building / estate name application?
  16. How do I check on the status of my application?

• Directional Signage
  17. Where can the public provide feedback regarding public roads and directional signage?

• Legislations
  18. Which statute does the SBNB operate under?

You will need to furnish:
 

1. The proposed street name and the supporting reasons
   
   
2. A location plan showing the following:
   
   
   1. The proposed street or streets to be named in colour. Use different colours for each street if more than one street are to be named.
      
      
   2. Dimensions of street (length and width) and the road category of the street to be named
      
      
   3. Names of the surrounding roads
      
      
3. Owner’s authorisation letter if you are not the owner
   
   
4. Any other documents to support your proposed names.

• General Information on Application
  1. Why do I need to apply for a building / estates name?
  2. What should I do if I wish to name my building / estates?
  3. Who can name a building / estate?
  4. When can I apply for a building / estate name?
  5. How many names can I proposed for a building / estate in an application?

• Scope of SBNB
  6. What are the types of building / estates that requires naming approval from the SBNB?
  7. What are the types of building / estates that do not require naming approval from the SBNB?
  8. Is the block and house numbering under the purview of the SBNB?
  9. Is estate naming (e.g. Sennette Estate) under the purview of the SBNB?

• Submission Requirements
  10. What are the submission requirements for applying for a building name?
  11. What are the submission requirements for applying for an estate name?

• Fees / Penalty
  12. Is there a processing fee to be paid?
  13. Will there be a penalty imposed for changing a building name after the SBNB has given approval?

• Guidelines
  14. What are the guidelines for naming a building?

• Application made by Tenants
  15. Can a tenant of a building make an application to name the building?
  16. Can a tenant or licensee of a State Property apply for a building or estate name?

• Existing and Proposed Building / Estates Names
  17. Can I submit the proposed building / estate name in both English and Chinese together?
  18. Where can I find information on all existing building names in Singapore?

• Withdrawal and Change of Building / Estates Names
  19. Can an existing building / estate name be changed or withdrawn?

• Appeals
  20. Can I appeal if the proposed building name is rejected?

• Processing Time / Status of Application
  21. What is the processing time for a building / estate name application?
  22. What is the processing time for an appeal for a building / estate name application?
  23. How do I check on the status of my application?

• Display of Names
  24. Is it compulsory to display the approved building name on the building?

• Legislations
  25. Which statute does the SBNB operates under?

The following buildings / estates come under the purview of the SBNB and will require naming approval:

• Residential building
• Commercial building
• Industrial building
• Mixed-use developments (Definition: A development with 2 or more approved uses listed in this section)
• Theme parks
• Museums
• Arts venues
• Stadiums
• Building used for community service / activity

For residential developments, approval from SBNB is not required if the development has less than 5 units. This is in line with the minimum number of units required for a "housing development" to be defined as such in the Housing Developers (Control & Licensing) Act.

For shophouse developments, approval from SBNB is not required if the development has less than 5 units.

The following building / estates do not come under the purview of SBNB and hence will not require approval from SBNB. The function of naming such type of buildings has been delegated to the respective agencies:

You will need to furnish:

1. The proposed building names and the reasons for the proposed names;
2. Either the Development Application Transaction Reference number granted by URA or the house number;
3. Owner’s authorisation letter if you are not the owner;
4. Any other documents to support your proposed names.

You will need to furnish:

1. The proposed estate names and the reasons.
2. A location and a site plan showing clearly the number of buildings within the estate and the boundary of the estate;
3. Owner’s authorisation letter if you are not the owner;
4. Any other documents to support your proposed names.