Use Quantum and Allowable Uses

Check the guidelines relating to use quantum and allowable uses for places of worship

Last updated on 8 June 2026

Minimally, 50% of the total proposed GFA shall be used for praying area only. The remaining 50% GFA may be used for ancillary activities, up to 10% of which may only be used for non-religious ancillary activities like meeting/conference room, library, computer room, childcare centre or kindergarten. Independent offices and shops shall not be allowed. Refer to Tables 1 and 2 below for the use quantum control, and a list of allowable ancillary uses within PWs.

Use Quantum Control

Table 1: Use Quantum Control

Predominant	Ancillary
Minimum 50%	Maximum 50%
-	Ancillary Non-Religious	Ancillary Religious	Columbarium
-	Maximum 10% of total GFA	Remaining GFA	Maximum 20% of total GFA

Allowable Ancillary Uses

Table 2: Allowable Ancillary Uses

Ancillary Non-Religious	Ancillary Religious
Childcare Centre (CCC) Up to 500sqm *Note*: CCCs larger than 300sqm will require ECDA’s endorsement.	Religious Classrooms
Kindergarten Up to 300sqm only	Priest/Caretakers’ Rooms
Conference Room	-
Library	-
Meeting Rooms	-