URA proposes rezoning of one-north business park land parcel to residential

URA has proposed amendments to the Master Plan for seven locations across Singapore, which are subject to approvals by the Ministry for National Development. These changes involve changes to zonings and plot ratios.

For example, a site located at one-north at Media Circle and one-north Avenue zoned for business park use with a plot ratio of 3.5, is proposed to be rezoned to “Residential with Commercial at 1st Storey” with a gross plot ratio of 4.2. The high-density development would meet the demand for housing in one-north and enhance one-north as a vibrant mixed-use business park.

Lee Sze Teck, senior director of analytics at Huttons Asia, notes that one-north has seen a growing number of working professionals since its inception and that rents in one-north have consistently been higher than those in the Dover area. He believes the site could yield between 250 to 300 units.

At Tengah Garden Avenue, URA has proposed to change a site zoned for commercial and residential use with a plot ratio of 2.8 to “Residential with Commercial at 1st Storey” with a plot ratio of 3.0. This change is to facilitate the implementation of a mixed-use development next to the upcoming Hong Kah station of the Jurong Region Line.

Meanwhile, at Bayshore Road, a land parcel designated for residential use (Lot MK27-10343W) will have its plot ratio increased from 3.5 to 4.2. Lee believes that the changes will result in the site, which will be directly connected to the Bayshore MRT Station, being one of the most densely built plots in the East Coast.

URA is also proposing to increase the plot ratio of a site at Margaret Drive currently used as a car park from 3.5 to 4.2. This site is within walking distance of Queenstown MRT Station and could potentially yield between 300 to 350 units.

At Dairy Farm Walk, changes include a land parcel zoned for residential use with a plot ratio of 1.4 to have a higher maximum plot ratio of 2.1. Lee believes the site could see between 400 to 500 new homes.

On Canberra Crescent, URA has proposed a site with residential zoning (Lot MK19-04125X) to have its plot ratio increased from 1.4 to 1.6. At Faber Walk, URA is proposing Lots MK05-09057K, MK05-09060K and MK05-09074K to be amended, to facilitate the implementation of the proposed Old Jurong Line Nature Trail as well as future residential development.

Residents of the development can look forward to a variety of activities, ranging from sports and leisure to retail, dining and entertainment. A wide range of educational and medical facilities are also within easy reach, ensuring that amenities are readily available to Tengah Plantation EC occupants. With the groundbreaking of Tengah Plantation Close EC, the town has officially become a place to be for those seeking modern conveniences and the kind of lifestyle that one can get in a big city.

Overall, URA’s amendments to the Master Plan for these seven locations provide more housing and amenities to Singaporeans, as well as enhancing recreational connectivity between the Rail Corridor and Jurong Lake Gardens for the public to better experience heritage and nature.

The proposed amendments to the Master Plan are subject to approval, but if successful, could result in the development of up to 3,000 new homes across seven locations. Lee Sze Teck, senior director of analytics at Huttons Asia, believes that these changes will lead to higher densities for the East Coast area, with some of the sites proposed to have plot ratios of up to 4.2. With the urbanization of residential land parcels, this could potentially result in the development of more than 1,000 units.