Direct Submission Process (DSP)

About the Direct Submission Process (DSP)

  • While the multi-gateway RABW will be the default regulatory process for most applications, simpler development typologies (e.g. single-unit residential development, standalone pavilion / linkway, racking system, etc.) need not be subjected to the typical RABW 3-Gateway Process, and can be approved through a more direct process.
  • Instead of multiple touchpoints at Design Gateway, Piling Gateway (optional) and Construction Gateway, the Direct Submission Process (DSP) is developed as a single-stage approval prior to TOP/CSC.
  • Industry can carry out pre-submission consultations with Agencies before proceeding with DSP with greater certainty.
  • Eligible projects will be put under DSP. Through the guided submission process, projects will also be put through lodgement / self-declaration / simplified submission scheme if eligible.

 

Direct Submission Process (DSP) for Landed Houses (Single Unit)

Landed Houses

  • Direct Submission Process (DSP) will be the default application process for single-unit landed houses

URA's Plan Lodgment Scheme

  • Under URA’s Plan Lodgment Scheme, qualifying additions and alterations (A&A) or new erection (NE) proposals for an existing single landed1 house are not required to apply for planning approval. Qualified Persons (QP) can simply lodge the proposal plans with URA and declare compliance with the prevailing development control guidelines and lodgment criteria. Planning approval would be deemed granted under the terms of the lodgment. An existing landed house within land zoned Residential in the Master Plan, excluding Conservation Areas and Good Class Bungalow Areas (GCBAs), will qualify for this scheme
  • Proposals can also deviate from prevailing development control guidelines
    • For new structures that deviate from guidelines or street block plan applicable to the development, the QP must first obtain URA’s approval for the deviation via a waiver application. QP can then submit the proposal via lodgment and include URA’s approval for the deviation as a supporting document in the lodgment application
    • For existing approved structures that do not comply with prevailing guidelines and are proposed to be retained, a Professional Engineer’s (PE) certification is to be submitted as a supporting document in the lodgment application and satisfy URA’s retention requirements2

One Stage Plan Check for Approval

  • Applications that do not qualify for lodgment will be processed under a single-stage plan check. Such applications include conserved houses and good class bungalows, which are assessed based on the merits of their specific design in their respective site context

3-Gateway RABW

  • Applications involving 2 or more houses will be processed through the 3-Gateway RABW

Modelling of Envelope Control form/ massing

  • Refer to here for modelling guide on Envelope Control

 

 

1 Lodgment is for works carried out to an existing single landed house with its own land title i.e. one house within one lot
2 URA's retention guidelines include retaining at least 25% of the existing floor plate. In addition, a PE needs to certify that the approved structure(s) to be retained is/are structurally sound, can accommodate the new works and will not be damaged in the construction process

Direct Submission Process (DSP) for A&A (Additions and Alterations)

For proposed works in existing building

  • Works are within existing building footprint only
  • Total affected GFA is, whichever lesser:
    • No more than 1000m2, or
    • No more than 50% of GFA of existing building
  • No increase to refuse requirements
  • No new/increase of restaurants
  • No new/increase to M&E requirements (including no new/add-on chimney/industrial equipment e.g. fuel burning/pollution control equipment, cooling tower/boiler/chemical storage etc.)
  • No new/increase in the generating of pollutants (including no increase in storage quantity & change in type of chemical/oil/fuel storage)
  • No building/structure above public sewer or within public sewer setback
  • No new or alteration of existing on-site facilities such as retention tank, holding tank and sewerage treatment plant (STP)
  • No change in land use
  • Additional discharge of used water shall not exceed 2 litres/second
  • No works affecting common drain, public drain, or Drainage Reserve
  • No works affecting Special Facilities / Critical Infrastructure (CI) / Key Infrastructure (KI)
  • No linkages to underground Special Facilities
  • If located within Railway Protection Zone:
    • Not involving sub-structure works except for shallow footing with depth not exceeding 3m below ground level
    • At least 20m away from outermost edge of RTS structure (i.e. 14m from the RTS first reserve line)
  • If involves changes to parking provisions, it must meet prevailing standards. Otherwise, waiver must first be obtained before proceeding.

For proposed works that fall outside of existing building footprint but within site boundary

  • Not new extension to the existing building
  • Works fall under allowable standalone structures
  • No building/structure above public sewer or within public sewer setback
  • No works affecting common drain, public drain or Drainage Reserve
  • No works affecting Special Facilities / Critical Infrastructure (CI) / Key Infrastructure (KI)
  • No linkages to underground Special Facilities
  • If located within Railway Protection Zone:
    • Not involving sub-structure works except for shallow footing with depth not exceeding 3m below ground level
    • At least 20m away from outermost edge of RTS structure (i.e. 14m from the RTS first reserve line)

For proposed external works outside site boundary

  • Not involving construction of new street (including road widening) and commuter facilities such as underpass and pedestrian overhead bridge
  • No building/structure above public sewer or within public sewer setback
  • No works affecting common drain, public drain, or Drainage Reserve
  • No works affecting Special Facilities / Critical Infrastructure (CI) / Key Infrastructure (KI)
  • No linkages to underground Special Facilities
  • If located within Railway Protection Zone:
    • Not involving sub-structure works except for shallow footing with depth not exceeding 3m below ground level
    • At least 20m away from outermost edge of RTS structure (i.e. 14m from the RTS first reserve line)