Which landed estates in the east allow you to build up to 5 storeys high?

In the east, Mountbatten, Meyer, and East Coast (District 15) have select landed zones with plots that are zoned under Residential with Commercial at 1st Storey or specifically designated by URA's Master Plan for up to five storeys. However, the vast majority of landed estates in the east—like Siglap, Opera Estate, Frankel, and the landed enclaves along Upper East Coast—are generally zoned for 2-3 storeys or 3.5 storeys.

Where you see five-storey landed properties, they are usually mixed-use developments or occur on plots with special zoning, such as certain parts of East Coast Road, as seen in listings for five-storey buildings offered for sale.

For pure landed residential homes (not shophouses, not mixed-office or retail), it is extremely rare to find official landed zones allowing up to five storeys. Such height may be permitted only on plots with unique approval or when the land is zoned as a mixed-use site, not a conventional landed estate.

To proceed with building up to five storeys in the east, you must specifically select a plot with the correct URA zoning or with existing approval, typically found along main corridors like East Coast Road, Mountbatten or Meyer areas. Always check the URA Master Plan and detailed plot restrictions before purchasing, as most pure landed homes in the east are not allowed to go higher than 2 to 3.5 storeys.

For tailored guidance or the latest available qualifying plots, you may consult EdgeProp Singapore’s research and listing resources or approach a property consultant specializing in landed property redevelopment in Districts 15 and 16.