Written answer by Ministry of National Development on land set aside for 39 Good Class Bungalow areas and factors determining their number, land area and location

Feb 26, 2025

Question No: 6578

Question by: Mr Leong Mun Wai

To ask 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.

Answer:

This response will also address the PQs filed by Mr Leong Mun Wai and Ms Hazel Poa, due for a subsequent Sitting, as it relates 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 diverse needs of Singaporeans, the 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 at Table 1.

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 sufficient space is set aside for greenery and other facilities to ensure a quality living environment. 

Table 1: Proportion of Landed Housing Units by Type