Newton

Prevailing Development Control (DC) guidelines are applicable for residential sites in Newton. Please refer to the Development Control handbook.

Some sites are subject to specific guidelines, such as sites within specific street blocks or urban design areas. You may refer to URA Space for the location of these areas.

Gazetted monuments and conserved buildings are subject to specific preservation and conservation guidelines respectively, which will take precedence over the guidelines below.

Relevant Guidelines and Circulars

• Updated Urban Design Guidelines and Plans for Urban Design Areas

• Revisions to Rejuvenation Incentives for Strategic Areas

• Envelop Control Guidelines For House Nos. 87 – 107 (Odd) Emerald Hill Road & House Nos. 32 – 56 (Even) Saunders Road [PDF, 116KB]

• Screening of Mechanical and Electrical Services and Car Parks

• Guidelines to Encourage More Innovative and Better Design of Rooftop

• Update to the Design Guidelines for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS)

• Guidelines for Outdoor Event Signage in Central Area

• Revised Guidelines for Outdoor Signs in Central Area

• Creative Hoarding Guide

• Submission Guidelines for Development Applications for Sites with Urban Design Guidelines / within Urban Design Areas