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Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

Sensitive Design

Check the guidelines relating to sensitive design for health and medical care developments

Last updated 9 June 2026

The design of HMC developments shall take into consideration the surrounding uses. For example, the building orientation and internal floor layout shall be designed with due care and consideration to address the amenity and privacy concerns of neighbouring developments. Façade screenings, copious planting along the periphery boundary, generous building setback from common boundary, high windows etc are encouraged to blend in the HMC development with the surroundings.