Explanatory Notes to Additions and Alterations to Existing Buildings & Amendment to Approved Additions and Alterations to Existing Buildings (Excluding Landed Houses) Under the powers conferred by the Planning (Development) Rules, the Competent Authority hereby requests that all applications for written permission for additions & alterations to existing buildings* and amendments to approved additions and alterations to existing buildings be made in accordance with the following requirements:
*This excludes the installation of open-sided covers over private enclosed spaces (PES), private roof terraces (PRT) and balconies in strata-titled residential developments (e.g. flats, condominiums, and strata landed houses) as submission to URA is not required. Homeowners are to seek consent from MCST and ensure that the covers meet the requirements of other relevant agencies such as the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Fire Safety and Shelter Department (FSSD, SCDF), where necessary.
1. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT In Form DC 12, the applicant should state clearly whether his application is for written permission to carry out additions and alterations to existing buildings or to amend approved additions and alteration plans.
APPLICATION FORMS
2. PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED Every application must be accompanied by:
3. FOR PROPOSED A/A WORKS WITHIN STRATA UNITS WHICH INVOLVE AN INCREASE IN GFA For proposed A/A works within strata units which involve an increase in GFA, the applicant is required to obtain a letter signed by the secretary or Chairperson of the council of the MC confirming that the MC has by 90% resolution authorised the carrying out of the proposed works for the strata unit. This authorisation letter duly signed by the authorised signatory of the Council of the MC is to be submitted to URA by the applicant together with the proposal as part of the planning application. A format of the letter can be found here (.doc, 28KB).
4. FOR CONSERVATION BUILDING
OTHER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
5. FEE
Please refer to the Fee Schedule (PDF, 350KB).
6. DEFINITION OF OWNER "Owner" in relation to land or premises is defined in the Planning Act (Cap 232, 1998 Ed) as the person for the time being receiving the rent of the land or premises whether on his own account or as trustee for any other person or as receiver (not being appointed by or on behalf of a mortgagee) or the person who would receive the rent if the land or premises were let to a tenant and includes:
7. LIST OF DEVIATION (1 COPY) For items not complied with, the reasons justifying the deviations are to be clearly explained in the list of deviations. Supporting documents, photos are to be attached if applicable, to support the deviations.
8. GENERAL