631 Balestier Road

About

The single-storey terraced units at Nos. 601–639 Balestier Road are a typical built form once found in many parts of pre-1965 Singapore, especially in suburban and rural areas. This row is a key landmark marking the entrance to Balestier Road from Thomson Road.

The History

Built by early developers of newly settled areas for sale as shops and homes for new settlers, most such units have since made way for more modern and higher buildings that make more efficient use of land.

The Building

Although simple in form, the units feature Art Deco pediments above the five-footway, lending them a more substantial appearance.

Guidelines and Procedures

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.

Residential Fronts are characterised by timber casement windows flanking a double-leafed timber door. All buildings with residential front which is existing and/or identified in the 'Specific Restoration Guidelines', regardless of land use zoning, shall be retained and restored.

• Conservation Guidelines for Secondary Settlements

• Signage Guidelines and Application

• Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG) ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Submission Process for Works

• Street Block Plan Control (Balestier Road Between Thomson Road and Moulmein Road)

Explore Street View

The building can be found at this street.