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I am new to industrial property investment in Singapore and would like to know everything about the government master plan for industrial and commercial areas over the next five to eight years.
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The Master Plan is a statutory blueprint that sets out permissible uses, densities, and zoning for Singapore’s land over a 10 to 15-year horizon. It is updated every five years, and the latest Master Plan was gazetted on 27 November 2019. Within this plan, industrial and commercial areas receive dedicated guidance on where and how they can develop. Below is an overview relevant to industrial and commercial properties over the coming years:
1. Scope and Duration
• The Master Plan provides a detailed framework for land use implementation spanning 10 to 15 years.
• It translates long-term strategies (from the Concept Plan) into precise zoning and usage guidelines.
• Although it covers a 10–15 year timeframe, it is formally reviewed once every five years.
• The Master Plan provides a detailed framework for land use implementation spanning 10 to 15 years.
• It translates long-term strategies (from the Concept Plan) into precise zoning and usage guidelines.
• Although it covers a 10–15 year timeframe, it is formally reviewed once every five years.
2. Division into Five Planning Regions
• Singapore is divided into Central, West, North, North-East, and East.
• Each region has more than 500,000 residents and offers a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
• A regional centre supports commercial and business activities as a complement to the Central Business District.
• Singapore is divided into Central, West, North, North-East, and East.
• Each region has more than 500,000 residents and offers a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
• A regional centre supports commercial and business activities as a complement to the Central Business District.
3. Selected Commercial Uses in Industrial Estates
• Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will allow certain commercial uses (clinic, banking hall/ATM, minimart, fitness centre/gym) in outlying industrial estates far from established commercial hubs.
• These commercial spaces are capped at 200 sqm or 10% of the proposed Gross Floor Area (GFA), whichever is lower, and must be on the first storey.
• If approved, they are granted Temporary Permission for up to three years and are levied Commercial “A” rates.
• Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) will allow certain commercial uses (clinic, banking hall/ATM, minimart, fitness centre/gym) in outlying industrial estates far from established commercial hubs.
• These commercial spaces are capped at 200 sqm or 10% of the proposed Gross Floor Area (GFA), whichever is lower, and must be on the first storey.
• If approved, they are granted Temporary Permission for up to three years and are levied Commercial “A” rates.
4. Guidelines on Development Forms
• Mixed commercial and residential developments have a maximum of 40% of total allowable GFA for commercial use.
• Pure commercial blocks can utilize up to 100% GFA for commercial activities.
• Forms include shopping or office podium with residential units above, or a tower block, depending on the site’s location and planning guidelines.
• Mixed commercial and residential developments have a maximum of 40% of total allowable GFA for commercial use.
• Pure commercial blocks can utilize up to 100% GFA for commercial activities.
• Forms include shopping or office podium with residential units above, or a tower block, depending on the site’s location and planning guidelines.
5. Looking Ahead
• The Master Plan 2019 details zoning and planning considerations that remain in force for the next 10 to 15 years.
• Over the next five to eight years, these guidelines will continue to shape how industrial and commercial properties can be built and used, ensuring they align with long-term objectives for balanced, sustainable growth.
• The Master Plan 2019 details zoning and planning considerations that remain in force for the next 10 to 15 years.
• Over the next five to eight years, these guidelines will continue to shape how industrial and commercial properties can be built and used, ensuring they align with long-term objectives for balanced, sustainable growth.
These points capture the main directions relevant to industrial and commercial properties under the Master Plan.