The chart below illustrates the acceptable building height and building length of flats and condominium developments of at least 8 storeys. The objective is to minimise the creation of wall-like developments which would adversely affect the quality of our built environment. Each residential block shall be guided by the height and length ratio shown under the ‘Acceptable Zone’:
Framework for Building Height and Building Length
Where there are multiple building blocks, there shall be a minimum spacing between each block to visually break the massing of the development. The minimum spacing standard is shown in the table below:
The zones illustrated in the graph above are:
An example of a building height and length profile in the Acceptable Zone
An example of a building height and length profile in the Intervention Zone
An example of a building height and length profile in the Undesirable Zone
Flats and condominium developments within the Intervention Zone shall be subject to detailed evaluation. For developments falling within the Intervention Zone, the following 3 performance criteria [refer to (a) to (c) below] shall be met. This may be achieved through the suggested measures listed below, or other alternatives that the QP may propose:
Positioning of blocks along the streetscape
Spacing between blocks
Facade articulation
For further information on Building Height and Building Length, refer to the following link.
Last updated on 5 July 2019