Planning Permission
Find out if your development or building works need planning permission. Apply online or check whether your proposal is exempt from URA approval.
Last updated 18 August 2026
Planning permission is required for development and building works including changing the use of premises.
To apply for a planning permission, please access our eServices or learn more about other applications below.
Types of applications
Plan Lodgment Scheme
Some proposals can be registered under Plan Lodgment and an instant approval can be obtained.
Proposals exempted from planning permission
Refer to the Exemption List for development and building works that do not require a planning permission from URA.
Authorised works
Authorised works do not require a planning permission from URA. View the list of authorised works as follows:
Erection of covered walkways or linkways at 1st storey to be built by Statutory Boards or Town Councils. (Please refer to circular to relevant Statutory Boards/Town Councils dated 1 Dec 2014)
Erection of new structures, or renewal of Temporary Permission for existing structures on land leased from SLA, JTC or HDB, provided the works are in compliance with the lease conditions. (Please refer to Appendix 1 of circular dated 15 May 2017)
Change of use of existing building or renewal of Temporary Permission for existing uses on land leased from SLA provided the uses are in accordance with the lease conditions. (Please refer to Appendix 2 of circular dated 15 May 2017)
Change of use in HDB commercial premises. (Please refer to circular dated 23 Feb 2011)
Change of use for commercial premises in Business Park developments on land owned or leased by JTC and in Community Centres/Clubs (CCs) managed by People’s Association (PA). (Please refer to circular dated 2 February 2026)
Installation of monopoles