Development Control

DC.Connect

DC.Connect is our online publication that provides professionals with updates on development guidelines and available tools.

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  Continuous Improvements to URA Services to Facilitate Decision-Making

  Read more about the improved online services and information that help QPs, developers and the general public make better-informed decisions on property development and transactions.

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  Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee

  Find out more about the Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee, which helps to resolve inter-agency issues related to construction projects. 

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  Appeal to Properly Name CAD & BIM Files for Development Applications

  Learn how to properly name CAD and BIM files to faclitate a smoother development application process.

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  Use PayNow to Pay Processing Fees

  You can now use PayNow as an additional way to pay processing fees.

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  The Importance of Accurate Plan Representation

  Why there is a need to ensure property marketing collaterals accurately represent the unit.

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  Facilitating Professional Submissions and Payments

  URA has made improvements to several work processes to better serve Qualified Persons (QPs) both during this COVID-19 period and permanently.

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  Arranging Consultations Made Easy: Pre-Application Consultation System (PACS)

  Qualified Persons who wish to seek URA's guidance on a development proposal before submitting a formal development application can do so via the Pre-Application Consultation Service.

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  Pay Processing Fees With Ease

  Ensuring that the correct Payer information is indicated in the EDA form and that the correct payment method is used will ensure a smooth payment of processing fees to URA.

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  Inter-tenancy Staircases – Is Permission Required?

  URA’s planning permission is not required for the installation of inter-tenancy staircases where the entire floor plate is already included as gross floor area (GFA).

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  Pedestrian & cyclist friendly features encouraged in all developments

  We encourage all developments to incorporate pedestrian and cyclist friendly features, to shape a more pedestrian and cyclist friendly urban environment throughout Singapore, one development at a time.

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  Bicycle parking lots and showering facilities for cyclists

  Under the Walking and Cycling Plan, we are encouraging the provision of bicycle parking lots and “end-of-trip facilities” as part of the vision to go car-lite.

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  Useful features for QPs in URA's online map portal

  New and enhanced features in URA SPACE make information more easily accessible and online transactions effortless.