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Development Application

Find out how to submit a Development Application to get planning permission for your building project.

Last updated on 30 September 2026

To apply for a planning permission for a building project, you can submit a Development Application.

Submission Criteria for the Relevant Regulatory Approval Processes

From 1 Oct 2026, development applications for all new projects with Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 5,000m2 and above must be submitted via CORENET X. Submission formats under CORENET X are as follows:

  • Projects with GFA of 5,000m2 and above: IFC+SG format is mandatory

  • Projects below GFA of 5,000m2: 2D format or lightweight BIM are allowed

For more information regarding the CORENET X implementation timeline and details, you may refer to the CORENET X (opens in new tab) Website.

Submit a Development Application

Submissions through CORENET 2

Submissions through CORENET X