Outram

Urban design guidelines focus on complementing the area’s cultural heritage and the lush greenery of Pearl’s Hill. You may refer to URA SPACE for the urban design area and location of sites with specific street block requirements.

As Chinatown Historic District occupies a large part of the planning area, please refer to conservation guidelines for more details.

Relevant Guidelines and Circulars

• Updated Urban Design Guidelines and Plans for Urban Design Areas

• Revisions to Rejuvenation Incentives for Strategic Areas

• Revised Street Block Plan for Cantonment Road (Outram Planning Area)

• Guidelines on Allowable Uses at 1-29(Odd), 45-65(Odd) Club Street, 2-22(Even) & 5 Gemmill Lane

• Relaxation of Building Setback from Yan Kit Road (URA/DC Street Block Plan Release 3/98 E) [PDF, 498 KB]

• 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