Gross Plot Ratio & Building Height
Check the guidelines relating to gross plot ratio and building height for educational institutions.
Last updated 6 June 2026
Building Height of Education and Institution
Gross Plot Ratio and Storey Height
The allowable Gross Plot Ratio (GPR) and number of storeys for the EI shall take into account the character of the surrounding area. As a guide, depending on the allowable GPR, the corresponding number of storeys are shown in the table below. The actual number of storeys allowed may vary, or be higher, depending on the site topography, site condition and the context of the surrounding area.
Basement storeys that protrude more than 1.0m above ground level on any side shall be counted as a storey.
For redevelopment of an existing approved EI or to carry out major extensions to it, the proposed increase in GPR or GFA is subject to planning consideration taking into account the location of the EI, context of the surrounding area and requirements of other government agencies. Planning approval from URA shall be obtained first before commencement of works.
Table 1: Allowable Gross Plot Ratio and Storey Height
Location | Gross Plot Ratio Control | Guide for Storey Height |
Within landed and low-density housing areas with GPR less than or equal to 1.4 | Up to 1.0 | Up to 2 or 3 storeys based on the storey-height control of the landed housing estate |
Other areas | Subject to contextual evaluation | |
Overall Building Height
Unless otherwise stated, the overall building height1 of EI developments is subject to compliance with the technical height controls of the relevant agencies such as Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA).
1 Building height is based on Singapore Height Datum (SHD).
Floor-to-Floor Height
The maximum floor-to-floor height of EI developments is 5.0m.
Additional Height for Predominant Sky Terrace Storey
Additional Height for Predominant Sky Terrace Storeys
Predominant Sky Terrace Storeys (PSTS) are floors where the sky terrace areas within the 45-degree line occupy at least 60% of the floor plate.
If the proposed number of storeys in the development is more than 7 storeys, EI developments with PSTS may be allowed additional building height depending on the number of storeys proposed as shown in the table below:
Table 2: Additional Building Height based on Proposed Storey Height
Proposed Storey Height of Development | Additional Building Height Allowed |
7 - 20 | 10.0m |
21 - 30 | 15.0m |
31 - 40 | 20.0m |
41 - 50 | 25.0m |
More than 50 | 30.0m |
The additional building height may only be distributed to the sky terrace floors within the development. Spaces for M&E services located directly beneath the sky terrace floor may be included in the additional height.
The overall building height is subject to technical height controls.
The additional building height shall not apply to:
Developments within Conservation Areas and sites with National Monuments;
Developments with height control of 6 storeys or less; or
Developments with special controls e.g. areas with street block plans.
In addition to (1) – (3), any additional building height will be subject to evaluation for developments adjacent to conserved buildings or in urban design areas with site-specific height considerations.