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How to apply for a change of use for commercial property rental
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To apply for a change of use for commercial property rental, you need to 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 for certain authorised categories such as HDB commercial premises, private commercial premises, childcare centres in workplaces, and changing from general industry to light industry.
- 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 for certain authorised categories such as HDB commercial premises, private commercial premises, childcare centres in workplaces, and changing from general industry to light industry.
2. Check the Approved Use:
- The approved use of the premises is indicated in the Grant of Written Permission issued by URA. You can obtain a copy from the landlord or property owner.
- Alternatively, you can submit a search enquiry to URA for a fee of S$53.50 per property unit to find out the approved use. 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. You can obtain a copy from the landlord or property owner.
- Alternatively, you can submit a search enquiry to URA for a fee of S$53.50 per property unit to find out the approved use. The result will be received within 2 weeks.
- URA also has a free Electronic Development Register to check for approved use.
3. Submit a Change of Use Application:
- If planning permission is required, submit a change of use application to URA.
- For childcare centres in selected types of developments, you can use the Plan Lodgment Scheme for instant approval, provided the proposal meets the lodgement criteria. The fee for this scheme is $100.
- If planning permission is required, submit a change of use application to URA.
- For childcare centres in selected types of developments, you can use the Plan Lodgment Scheme for instant approval, provided the proposal meets the lodgement criteria. The fee for this scheme is $100.
4. Considerations for Specific Uses:
- For commercial schools, ensure the location is suitable and check the Land Use Zoning in the Master Plan. Avoid non-commercial premises and units along pedestrian routes or facing public roads in activity-generating areas.
- For commercial schools, ensure the location is suitable and check the Land Use Zoning in the Master Plan. Avoid non-commercial premises and units along pedestrian routes or facing public roads in activity-generating areas.
By following these steps, you can apply for a change of use for commercial property rental.