You can lodge your renovation plans using the "Plan Lodgment Scheme" and it is considered authorised without the need to apply for planning permission.
Under this scheme, home owners should appoint a Qualified Professional (registered architect or engineer) to lodge the plans if their properties are located in certain designated housing estates and meet certain criteria.
Do I need to engage a Qualified Professional to lodge the plans?
YES, you have to engage a Qualified Professional (a registered architect or engineer) to lodge the plans under the Plan Lodgment Scheme.
What is the lodgment fee?
The current lodgment fee is $500 (subject to GST) payable by cheque to "Urban Redevelopment Authority".
How to lodge the plans?
Complete and lodge the plans using the EDAform and accompanied by 1 copy each of the proposal plan (scale 1:200 or 1:500) and sketch plan (scale 1:100).
If your property is a detached house, you must also lodge a site coverage plan (scale 1:100).
You can lodge the plans through the Internet by using our Electronic Development Application system, EDA.
What happens after the plans are lodged?
Once the plans are lodged, they are considered approved. There is no further need to apply for approval. URA will issue an acknowledgement letter and your architect can proceed to apply for approval from BCA if BCA's approval is required.
What must I do if I want to make further changes to the plans after they have been lodged?
You can lodge a fresh set of plans with fresh lodgment fee.
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Plan Lodgment Scheme For Additions & Alterations To A Landed House