[3] PL and DC

Question 1

First Town Plan (1822)

Answer 1

Stamford Raffles

Population Surge led to problems, hence introduction of zoning by Ethnicities

Central/Fort Canning = Colonial and Commercial for Europeans

Question 2

Land Reclamation Strengths

Answer 2

Success - SG has grown in size by almost 25%, and future plans

Marina Bay Financial Centre
Most of Changi Airport
East Coast Parkway

Question 3

Land Reclamation Limitations

Answer 3

(1) competing need to maintain and enlarge sea routes and ports for shipping lines

(2) closely placed territorial boundaries

(3) political issues (sand ban) [underground tunneling]

(4) soft ground construction in coastal areas

(5) excessive displacement and differential settlement; safety

Question 4

Use of Underground Spaces

Answer 4

Underground use of land frees up precious land for more “conducive” uses

230kV Substation Pasir Panjang

3D Underground Special Detailed and Control Plan

Underground Ammunition Storage Facility (UAF) - old Mandai Quarry

Jurong Rock Cavern

Question 5

Objectives of Planning

Answer 5

To ensure that land - a limited resource - is put to the best use for the community as a whole (Public interest rather than the private landowner)

(1) Plans for Utilisation
(2) Development Control

Question 6

Rationale of Planning

Answer 6

Ensure fair play in physical development
Satisfy public health and other safety standards
Ensure the provision of basic amenities

Question 7

Eg Public Authorities

Answer 7

URA
JTC
HDB
BCA
Nparks
National Heritage Board

Question 8

Urban Redevelopment Authority Act (Chap.340)

Answer 8

[plans for utilisation]

URA primarily responsible for development of SG

Question 9

Functions and Duties of URA (Section 6 URA Act)

Answer 9

[plans for utilisation]

(1) Clearance, development, redevelopment of such land as Authority may think fit

(2) Conversion, improvement, and extension of any building for sale, lease, rental, or other purpose

(3) Provision and improvement of services and facilities for
Promotion of public safety, recreation, and welfare
Partking of vehicles

Question 10

Master Plan

Answer 10

A Statutory Instrument → Detailed zoning provisions and is a public document

Regulates land use through
Zoning
Plot ratio

Medium term plans (10 -15), reviewed every 5 years

Question 11

Long Term Plan

Answer 11

To guide development for strategic land use and transportation

Expression of principles and policies of land space utilisation

Ensure sufficient land to meet long-term needs with continued enjoyment of quality of living

Long term plans (40-50)
reviewed every 10

Question 12

SG Division for Planning

Answer 12

5 Planning Regions

55 Planning Areas

Smaller Subzones

Question 13

DC Objectives

Answer 13

Implementation by URA

Ensures developments are carried out orderly and in accordance with the planning intentions stipulated in the Master Plan

Question 14

DC Laws

Answer 14

(1) The Planning Act No.3 Section 12

(2) The Planning Act No.3 Section 3 (1)

Question 15

The Planning Act No.3 Section 12

Answer 15

Prohibits:
(1)Development
(2) Subdivision
(3) Works
in a conservation area, without permission from the competent authority

Question 16

The Planning Act No.3 Section 3 (1)

Answer 16

Definition of Development

Limb (1) - the carrying out of any building / engineering / mining / earthworks / or other operations in, on, over, under
Physical altercation of the land
Some degree of permanence to the land itself
Limb (2) - Any Material Change In Use of any building or land
Activities which are done in, alongside, or on the land but do not interfere witht he actual physical characteristics of the land
This refers to the regulation by Groups Table (18 Classes)
Any Uses that do not fall under these 18 Use Classes are considered as “Unclassified” Use

Question 17

The Planning Act No.3 Section 3 (2)

Answer 17

Operations Not Requiring Permission (Not deemed to involve development)

(a) works for maintenance, improvement, or other alteration of a building which do not materially affect the external appearance or the floor area of the building
Eg. Replacement or changing of windows and doors okay
Eg. Perimeter Fence, Boundary Wall, other enclosure not exceedings 1.8m okay
Eg. Site Layout reduction in overall size of approved buildings which are under construction okay
Eg. Interior of Building false ceiling or aircon works okay
(b) minor preliminary works and such temporary use of land - BUT NOT FOR NATIONAL MONUMENTS / CONSERVATION BUILDINGS / Located within conservation areas, envelop control areas, central areas, urban design areas, street block plan areas or other planning study areas where specific guidelines must adhered to
Eg. temporary sheds, scaffoldings, trade fair, funfair, carnival, athletics or sports meet, bazaar okay
HENCE, Approval is Required for:
From one use class to another use class
One use class to an unclassified use or vice versa
Between two unclassified uses

Question 18

Other Government Agencies for Development Control and Planning

Answer 18

Additional approval may be required from:

BCA → matters concerning structural integrity, lighting, ventilation
LTA → matters concerning repositioning of access and widening of roads
Nparks → felling of trees if property within Tree Conservation Area

Question 19

Outline Permission, Provisional Permission

Answer 19

Outline Permission
- Broad Proposal allowing you to test out proposed land use, plot ratio, or building height of a property before deciding if you want to proceed with a formal application
- Early consultation to seek URAs input on broad matters relating to land use, intensity, type, form, and height
- Valid for 6 months
- Does not allow any advance development or works to be carried out

Provisional Permission
Provisional permission is the approval by the competent authority under section 17 of the Planning Act (Cap. 232)
May be granted first to authorise the carrying out of specified preliminary works such as piling and foundation (fast track)
Valid for 6 months or longer if required
When all the PP conditions have been complied with, the written permission will be issued