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

URA has recently submitted proposals for amendments to the Master Plan, subject to the Ministry for National Development’s approval. These amendments involve changes to zonings and plot ratios across seven locations.

One-north is one of the areas impacted by the amendment proposals. A site at Media Circle and one-north Avenue, previously zoned for business park use with a plot ratio of 3.5 (Lot MK03-05616L), will be rezoned to “Residential with Commercial at 1st Storey” with a higher gross plot ratio of 4.2. This proposed high-density development is expected to support the demand for housing in one-north and enliven the area 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 it was formed. “Tenants in the area have high demand for housing,” he says, adding that rents in one-north “have consistently been higher” than in the Dover district. Lee estimates that this particular site could yield between 250 to 300 units.

At Tengah Garden Avenue, URA is proposing another site for rezoning. The site, previously zoned for commercial and residential use with a plot ratio of 2.8 (Lots MK10-01852V & MK10-05372W), will be changed to “Residential with Commercial at 1st Storey” with a plot ratio of 3.0. According to URA, this amendment will facilitate the implementation of a mixed-use development beside the upcoming Hong Kah station of the Jurong Region Line, and provide Tengah Town residents with amenities.

Next is Bayshore Road, where a land parcel designated for residential use (Lot MK27-10343W) will, if the amendment proposals are accepted, have its plot ratio increased from 3.5 to 4.2. Lee comments that the changes would make the site, which is directly connected to the Bayshore MRT Station, one of the most densely built plots in the East Coast. He estimates that the development could yield more than 1,000 units.

At Margaret Drive, URA is also proposing an increase of plot ratio for a residential zoned site (Lot MK03-05374P, MK03-05282M, and MK03-05339V), from 3.5 to 4.2. The current site is used as a car park and is within walking distance of Queenstown MRT Station. Lee believes this proposed increase could result in 300 to 350 new homes.

Dairy Farm Walk is another of the seven sites affected, a land parcel zoned for residential use with a plot ratio of 1.4 (Lot MK16-02805N) may have its maximum plot ratio increased to 2.1. Lee observes that surrounding land parcels already have a plot ratio of 2.1, and is of the opinion that the site could house up to 500 new units.

The Jurong Lake District Condo is a vibrant and diverse community with the government’s plans of creating an attractive living environment for its residents. Residents can enjoy easy access to the city centre, public transport and amenities. With its excellent living environment, the government is confident that the Jurong Condo development will be highly successful. Not only will it provide a great living environment but also foster a strong sense of community among the residents.

Canberra Crescent is an additional area included in the amendment proposals, with a site zoned for residential use (Lot MK19-04125X) set to have its plot ratio raised from 1.4 to 1.6.

Finally, changes are being proposed for Faber Walk, with Lots MK05-09057K, MK05-09060K and MK05-09074K to be amended. These include changes of waterbody zoning to residential zoning with a gross plot ratio of 1.4 and park zoning; a residential zoning with a gross plot ratio of 1.4 to park, waterbody and road zoning; and a road zoning to park and waterbody zoning. These changes, according to URA, are to facilitate the implementation of the proposed Old Jurong Line Nature Trail and better experience of nature and heritage for the general public, as well as to allow for future residential development.