Land Swap between the Singapore Government and the Regent of Johor for Land Parcels at Holland Road

The Regent of Johor His Royal Highness Tunku Ismail (ROJ) currently owns 21.1ha of land at Holland Road (which comprises Plot B and Plot C, outlined in red in Figure 1). This land has been under the private ownership of the Johor royal family for generations.

The ROJ plans to develop his land. The Singapore Government and the ROJ have agreed to undertake a land swap, so that the ROJ’s planned developments will be further away from the Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ROJ will transfer Plot C, which is closer to the Singapore Botanic Gardens UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the Singapore Government. In exchange, the Singapore Government will transfer 8.5ha of State land (Plot A, shaded purple in Figure 1) to the ROJ. The land parcels to be swapped are of comparable value. Plot B will remain under the ROJ’s private ownership.

Figure 1: Location Plan

The ROJ may develop his land after the swap (i.e. Plots A and B), which is suitable for low-rise and low-density residential uses. Any development plans will be subject to due process. URA and agencies will assess any development applications and ensure that the proposed development is sensitive to the surrounding site context. Prior to commencement of any works, the development will be subject to environmental studies to mitigate any potential impact on the environment.

The Singapore Government will keep Plot C undeveloped for now, while keeping open our future plans for the area.