Authorisation Conditions for Childcare Centres

No planning permission is required to convert to a childcare centre in the following developments:

• Commercial buildings (e.g. shopping centres)

• Mixed commercial and residential developments (within premises approved for commercial use in the development and excludes shophouses/shopflats; Refer to diagram)

• Hotel (within premises approved for commercial use in the development; Refer to diagram)

• Civic and Community institutions (e.g. community centres, association buildings)

• Education institutions (e.g. schools)

• Medical and healthcare buildings (e.g. hospitals)

• Sports and recreation premises (e.g. clubhouses)

• HDB void decks

The above authorisation is subject to the following conditions:

1. The development is not subject to special planning conditions on allowable building uses.

2. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the childcare centre is less than 50% of the total GFA of the development.

3. You have complied with the licensing requirements from relevant government agencies before commencing the use.