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Master Plan

1.	What are the plans for improving the quality of the living environment?
	The quality of the living environment involves many dimensions including the overall environment, the physical conditions of homes, and variety of housing choices offered for different lifestyle needs and aspirations, as well as the accessibility to community, social and commercial facilities, and recreation options. The Master Plan shows how our towns are planned with a comprehensive range of facilities to meet the needs of current and future residents. The land use proposals safeguard for housing, shops, schools, libraries, sport facilities, community clubs and parks - all important in ensuring liveable, self-sufficient towns. The facilities are carefully distributed across each town to ensure good accessibility, supported by an efficient transport network. The latest Master Plan is the Master Plan 2014. The key focus of the Master Plan 2014 is to build townships for all ages that are green, healthy, connected, strong in community interaction and spirit and to bring quality jobs closer to home. The Master Plan 2014 aims to make Singapore a better home for our people through: Providing a quality living environment with a variety of housing options Bringing quality jobs closer to home and growing the financial and business hub in the city Expanding green and recreational spaces for all Building an endearing home Enhancing our transport connectivity and accessibility Enlivening our public spaces Last updated on 24 Jan 2018
2.	How do I interpret the land uses on the Master Plan?
	The Master Plan is to be read in conjunction with the Written Statement. You can refer to the legend in the Master Plan to find out the type of zoning for a specific land parcel. For information on the uses allowed and examples of developments, you can refer to the Master Plan Written Statement Table 1 - Zoning Interpretation. Last updated on 24 Jan 2018
3.	What does Gross Plot Ratio (GPR) mean?
	The Gross Plot Ratio of a site is the ratio of the Gross Floor Area of a building(s) to the land area of the site, i.e. Gross Plot Ratio = Gross Floor Area/Site Area The definition of Gross Floor Area can be found in the Handbook Last updated on 24 Jan 2018
4.	How can I find the approved plot ratio of a development?
	You will need to request the planning records for the approved plot ratio of a development. Last updated on 24 Jan 2018
5.	What does "Reserve Site" mean?
	Reserve sites refer to areas where the specific use has not been determined. Last updated on 1 Jul 2014
6.	What does "Subject to Detailed Planning" mean?
	Areas marked "Subject to Detailed Planning" are those where the land use is decided but other detailed parameters such as the gross plot ratio are not finalised. Last updated on 1 Jul 2014
7.	How high can a development be built?
	The height that a development can be built depends on whether it is subject to height controls such as those imposed by aviation flight paths, and street block plans that aim to retain the character of specific estates. All building heights are subject to technical height controls that URA will guide the industry on prior to developing a site. Other height controls are specified in the Special and Detailed Controls Plans (e.g. Building Height Plan, Landed Housing Areas Plan, and Street Block Plan). Last updated on 24 Jan 2018

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