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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Bungalows

Find out more about Bungalows which were first introduced to Singapore and Malaya by the British in the 1830s. Set in serene, wooded environments away from the bustle of the city, early bungalows were typically one or two storeys and featured architectural adaptations suited to Singapore's tropical climate.

Last updated 26 June 2026

Areas

The different types of bungalows to be conserved are largely located within the following conservation areas:

(a) Good Class Bungalow Areas

    i. Chatsworth Park Conservation Area

    ii. Holland Park & Ridout Road Conservation Area

    iii. Nassim Road & White House Park Conservation Area

(b) Mountbatten Road Conservation Area

(c) Southern Ridges Conservation Area

Some are located within gazetted conservation areas like Joo Chiat Conservation Area and Geylang Conservation Area while a few are stand-alone conserved bungalows.

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In Good Class Bungalows Areas and Fringe, the owner can choose between conserving the entire building, or carry out a subdivision of the rest of the lot for new development plots, if the lot is large enough.

For conserved bungalows located outside of a Good Class Bungalow Area and within a site where flat or condominium development is allowed by the Master Plan, the bungalow may be strata-subdivided into apartment units or converted to a clubhouse.

Guidelines for Bungalows

All proposed works will need to comply with the conservation guidelines and the Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG). Conservation Permission is required before all additions & alteration works and operations of new use can begin. If you are unsure whether your proposed works require Conservation Permission, please consult URA.

  1. Submission Process for Additions and Alterations (A&A) Works

  2. Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines

  3. Planning Parameters and Restoration Guidelines for Bungalows

  4. Signage Guidelines and Submission Process

Resources

  1. Understanding the Bungalow

    • Learn more about the design, material, and key elements of bungalows.

For more resources about the fundamental hallmarks of any quality restoration, irrespective of scale and complexity of the project, click here.