Renewal of Use

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Application for Renewal of Use

A renewal of use application is to be submitted within two months before the expiry of the Temporary Permission to continue the approved use at the subject premises. The renewal application is subject to contextual evaluation and may be approved or disapproved.

Who can submit?

A change of use application can be submitted by the business owner, landlord, consultant or a Qualified Person (QP) via GoBusiness Licensing Portal.

How much does it cost?

The processing fees for a change of use application is $535 (inclusive of GST).

Can processing fees be refunded?

Processing fees are collected to account for the efforts done to process the case and are non-refundable.

How long is the processing time?

It generally takes 10 working days to assess your application. More time may be required if the submission is incomplete and if we need to consult other agencies for your application.

What supporting documents do I need to submit?

Owner’s consent – Please obtain the property/unit owners' letter of consent for the proposed change of use. If the premises are leased from the Singapore Land Authority, Housing Development Board of Jurong Town Corporation, please provide their letter of consent as land owner
Other supporting documents, if applicable – These include a cover letter and clearances from other Government agencies (e.g. SCDF, LTA, NEA, PUB) relevant to your proposed use

How to apply for renewal of use?

To apply for Renewal of Use, submit the application via GoBusiness Licensing Portal.

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Download this step-by-step guide (PDF, 3.03 MB) on submitting a Renewal of Use application.

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Estimated time to complete: 🕒 5min

Changing the Use of Your Property

Changing the use of your property (e.g. from a shop to a commercial school) may require planning permission. Find out if you need to obtain planning permission before committing to a tenancy or starting the renovation works on the premises.
Considerations for Property Use

Depending on your business use and the type of property you have in mind, you may need to apply for planning permission. For example, you want to set up a restaurant in a particular commercial building. Use this list to find out if you need to apply for planning permission.

There are certain designated areas and locations where the planning intention is to introduce activity generating uses (AGU). This is to activate and enliven streets by contributing to its vibrancy, and attracting visitorship to precincts. Learn more about AGU requirements from the Urban Design Requirements tab in the respective DC Handbook or your development type. Check URA SPACE to find out whether your property is within an AGU area.

Select your business use below to find out where your business can be allowed.

Change of Use Lodgment

The Change of Use Lodgment scheme allows certain uses in selected buildings to be granted instant approval upon an application with URA.

Renewal of Use

Application for Renewal of Use

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