River Valley
River Valley Planning Area is a prime residential district between Orchard Road and Singapore River. Urban design guidelines focus on ensuring a good quality residential area for city living.
Last updated on 12 June 2026
Prevailing Development Control (DC) guidelines are applicable for residential sites in River Valley. 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 (opens in new tab) 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.