9 Neil Road

About

Between 1987 and 1988, 32 dilapidated shophouses of a hybrid Hokkien-Teochew style were restored by the Urban Redevelopment Authority.

The Legacy

This was the first ever project undertaken by the government to demonstrate to the private sector that it was technically possible and commercially viable to restore Singapore's heritage buildings to their former glory. The first unit to be restored was 9 Neil Road, which was converted into a teahouse that hosted Queen Elizabeth II on her State visit in 1989.

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 Historic Districts

• Signage Guidelines and Application

• Use Guidelines and Submission Process for Buildings in Historic Conservation Areas

• Apply for Specific Restoration Guidelines (SRG)

• Submission Process for Works

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