Considerations for Setting Aside Land for Good Class Bungalows and Land Area Data for These Bungalows
Ministry of National DevelopmentSpeakers
Summary
This question concerns Mr Leong Mun Wai’s inquiry regarding the total land area for Good Class Bungalow Areas and the criteria for determining their quantity and locations. Minister Desmond Lee responded that housing occupies 15% of Singapore’s land and the Urban Redevelopment Authority plans various housing types to meet diverse aspirations. He highlighted the Draft Master Plan 2025, which includes redeveloping Bukit Timah Turf City into 15,000 to 20,000 public and private homes over the next 20 to 30 years. The Minister emphasized that guidelines like site coverage and building height ensure quality living and greenery for all residential developments. These plans are regularly reviewed against demand for other land uses and evolving trends to ensure a quality environment for all residents.
Transcript
15 Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the total land area set aside for the 39 Good Class Bungalow Areas; and (b) how are the number of Good Class Bungalow Areas, land areas and locations determined.
Mr Desmond Lee: This response will also address the Parliamentary Questions filed by Mr Leong Mun Wai and Ms Hazel Poa, due for a subsequent Sitting, as they relate to the same subject matter.
Housing takes up close to 15% of the total land area in Singapore, with public housing being the majority. To cater to changing aspirations and the diverse needs of Singaporeans, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) plans for a variety of housing types across the island and regularly reviews these plans in relation to the demand for other land uses and evolving trends. The proportion of different types of landed housing is shown in Table 1 below.
As part of the ongoing Draft Master Plan 2025 review, URA plans to set aside more land to cater to the increasing demand for housing. This includes plans to redevelop Bukit Timah Turf City into a mix of 15,000 to 20,000 public and private homes, which will be launched progressively over the next 20 to 30 years, amidst a predominantly landed private housing area.
In setting aside more land for housing, URA has various guidelines in place, including site coverage, building setback and building height, which are applicable to all housing developments. These guidelines ensure that housing developments relate well to their surroundings and that sufficient space is set aside for greenery and other facilities to ensure a quality living environment.
