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How to apply for a change of use for commercial property by tenant
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To apply for a change of use for a commercial property, the tenant can follow these steps:
1. Determine if Planning Permission is Required:
- Planning permission is required if the proposed use changes from one Use Class to another, from one Use Class to an unclassified Use Class, or from an unclassified Use Class to another unclassified Use Class.
- Planning permission is not required if the proposed use is within the same Use Class or if the change of use is authorized under specific categories (e.g., HDB commercial premises, private commercial premises, childcare centres in workplaces).
- Planning permission is required if the proposed use changes from one Use Class to another, from one Use Class to an unclassified Use Class, or from an unclassified Use Class to another unclassified Use Class.
- Planning permission is not required if the proposed use is within the same Use Class or if the change of use is authorized under specific categories (e.g., HDB commercial premises, private commercial premises, childcare centres in workplaces).
2. Check the Approved Use:
- The approved use of the premises is indicated in the Grant of Written Permission issued by URA. A copy can be obtained from the landlord or property owner.
- Alternatively, a search enquiry can be submitted to URA to find out the approved use. There is a search fee of S$53.50 (including GST) per property unit, and the result will be received within 2 weeks.
- URA also has a free Electronic Development Register to check for approved use.
- The approved use of the premises is indicated in the Grant of Written Permission issued by URA. A copy can be obtained from the landlord or property owner.
- Alternatively, a search enquiry can be submitted to URA to find out the approved use. There is a search fee of S$53.50 (including GST) per property unit, and the result will be received within 2 weeks.
- URA also has a free Electronic Development Register to check for approved use.
3. Submit the Application:
- If planning permission is required, submit a change of use application to URA.
- For certain development types, childcare centre use proposals can be lodged under the Plan Lodgment Scheme, which allows for instant approval if the proposal meets the lodgement criteria. The fee for this is $100 (exclusive of GST).
- If planning permission is required, submit a change of use application to URA.
- For certain development types, childcare centre use proposals can be lodged under the Plan Lodgment Scheme, which allows for instant approval if the proposal meets the lodgement criteria. The fee for this is $100 (exclusive of GST).
By following these steps, the tenant can apply for a change of use for a commercial property.