Khaw Boon Wan, Minister for National Development said in a written reply to a recent Parliamentary question that new development control guidelines issued by the Urban Redevelopment Authority will control development applications. The Authority’s guidelines control the building’s form and the development’s scale in order to safeguard the surrounding community’s interests. The guidelines include guides as to building setback and storey height so as to provide enough space between building developments and to preserve the look of the area.

Guidelines for Development in Westwood Residences EC

Elsewhere the guidelines require that the visual impact and the surrounding physical context of any proposed development be considered, Mr. Khaw said. He further added that the URA must where necessary seek help from other agencies on the consideration of traffic, noise, and other technical considerations before approving the plans for Westwood Residences.

The guidelines are regularly reviewed and the URA consults professionals and the Public where it is relevant to do so. A design Advisory Panel may also review major development applications in Westwood Residences.

Westwood Residences EC near NTU

Regulations for Westwood Residences EC instituted in October 2013 require the developers of Government Land Sales or GLS land intended for new residential …