Serviced Apartments (SA) may be allowed in Residential zone and may also be considered on mixed-use sites where residential use may be allowed. SAs are self-contained apartments with kitchenettes/kitchens, and provide support services such as concierge, common dining areas, housekeeping and/or laundry for the residents.
SAs shall be rented out for lodging purposes for a minimum period of 7 days or longer, and shall be developed and/or managed under one ownership. Strata subdivision of SAs is strictly not allowed.
Support services such as concierge, housekeeping and/or laundry provided for the residents of Serviced Apartments may be allowed. In addition, limited bar/lounge facilities may be permitted, subject to a maximum of 0.3% of the total residential GFA.
Applicants may submit an Outline Application to URA to determine the suitability of the location, the Gross Plot Ratio (GPR) control and the storey height for a proposed SA development.
SAs may be allowed where the site fronts a major or arterial road (ie Category 1, 2, 3 roads or equivalent) at the fringe of a residential area; or the site is located in a mixed-use area (eg commercial centres, business parks, or abutting medical hubs).
SAs shall not be allowed within the designated Landed Housing Areas; areas where SAs may potentially cause dis-amenities to the neighbouring residents; and areas where there are already dis-amenities in the surroundings (examples of such areas can be found under the Hotels Handbook).
SAs may be considered in mixed-use areas and are not restricted by the category of roads fronting the site.
Last updated on 5 July 2019