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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

FAQs for Enquiry on Approved Use of Premises

Common questions about the Enquiry on Approved Use of Premises e-service.

Last updated 15 June 2026

1. How can I find out the approved use of the premises?

You have to submit your application electronically via “Enquiry on Approved Use of Premises”. To submit an application, please click here.

2. What is the fee involved?

The fee for a search on the approved use of the premises is $53.50 (incl GST) per enquiry and on a single unit basis.

3. What information do I need to submit for a search on the approved use of the premises?

You only need to provide us with the address of the subject unit.

4. When can I expect a decision?

If information on the approved use of the premises is available in our online database, you can expect an instantaneous reply. If not, a more detailed search has to be made through our records and the reply will be given to you in 7 working days.

Whether planning permission is required to change the approved use to another use

5. When is planning permission required?

  • Changing the use of your property (e.g., from a beauty salon to a restaurant, or from a shop to commercial school) may require you to apply for planning permission. You can refer to the Considerations for Property Use to find out if the proposed use requires planning permission.

6. I would like to convert the unit to another use. Can my change of use proposal be allowed?

  • To find out whether a change of use proposal can be allowed, please submit a change of use application for our evaluation. Before you submit the change of use application, you may wish to refer to Considerations for Property Use to find out if the proposed use requires planning permission.

  • Change of use applications are evaluated based on Master Plan 2025 zoning of the building and the prevailing guidelines. Click here to view the Master Plan 2025.

7. Where can I find out more about the change of use guidelines?

  • Please click here for more information on change of use guidelines.

8. Who do I contact if I have further queries on change of use matters?

9. How do I apply for change of use approval?

  • You can submit a change of use application and apply for licences and approvals required for your business via GoBusiness Singapore which is a one-stop platform allowing you to apply for multiple licences.

  • Download this step-by-step guide [PDF, 1.77 MB] on submitting a Change of Use application.

10. What are the submission requirements for a change of use application?

  • The submission requirements for a change of use application are as follows:

    • Location Plan - For multi-unit developments (e.g., shopping centre, flatted factory), please attach a location plan indicating the location of your premises.

    • Floor Plan - A floor plan showing the proposed layout and usage of the premises.

    • Landowner’s Consent - If the premises are leased from the Singapore Land Authority, Housing Development Board of Jurong Town Corporation, please attach their letter of consent as land owner.

    • Other supporting documents (if applicable) - These include a cover letter and clearances from other Government agencies (e.g., SCDF, LTA, NEA, PUB) relevant to your proposed use.

  • You can submit the required documents when you make the change of use application at GoBusiness Singapore.