URA proposes new residential sites in Sengkang, Woodlands and Bukit Panjang, up to 14,000 new dwellings
The parcels in Sengkang remain in the Fernvale subzone, restrained by the Tampines Expressway to the North, Sengkang West Drive to the East, Fernvale Road to the South and Jalan Kayu to the West. 2 roads separate the 3 parcels. “The Fernvale area is an expansion of Sengkang town and brings locals closer to Seletar Aerospace Park,” claims Lee Sze Teck, senior director of information analytics at Huttons Asia.
The 3 parcels in Sengkang have the potential to be turned into a total of 4,500 to 5,000 brand-new homes in the long term, Lee quotes. He believes the residential units may be a mix of HDB, executive condominiums (ECs) and private housing.
The easternmost parcel also comprises of a narrow area zoned for residence, an additional place for a park, and a suggested area zoned for health and wellness and healthcare. The sites in this parcel might be built much higher on average than the previous spot, with a larger gross plot proportion of 4.0 or 4.2.
The westernmost parcel is recommended to be zoned as a pure non commercial area (based on detailed preparation). Huttons’ Lee reckons the western site in Fernvale could house an MRT terminal for a new line running from Woodlands to Greater Southern Waterfront and travelling through Sengkang. If so, the brand-new stop will certainly serve the upcoming house in Fernvale. “Nonetheless, it might take years for thorough preparation on the new line to be realized,” he includes.
The inner site contains pockets of non commercial locations, a proposed site for a park, and a suggested area for a church. Most of the spots in this parcel are going to have a gross plot ratio (GPR) of 3.9 or 4.2.
Five land parcels were rezoned as part of the most recent modification to URA’s Master Plan 2019. Three of the sites remain in Sengkang, one in Woodlands and the other in Bukit Panjang. The changes are “to help with residential project that is going to sustain the interest for housing in the areas in addition to enable more residents to get easier access to amenities and public transportation, states URA.
Other housing growth spots in the area consist of those on Anchorvale Road, which might produce in between 6,000 and 7,000 brand-new houses, adds Lee. Therefore, anywhere from 10,500 to 12,000 brand-new houses could be offered in Sengkang in the coming future, consisting of executive residences and personal housing.
2 different parcels re-zoned for domestic property development are at Woodlands Drive 17 and Bukit Panjang Ring Road.
On the other hand, the site at Bukit Panjang is at the moment inhabited by Beacon Primary School. Lee estimates that the site can produce 900 to 1,000 dwelling units and likely be brand-new Built-to-Order condos.
The land parcel at Woodlands rests opposite the Singapore Sports School and can yield 1,000 homes, according to Lee. Opposite the roadway, a government land sale (GLS) location at Champion’s Way was sold for $904 psf per plot ratio in September 2023 to City Developments Ltd. The site can be become a 350-unit personal household project.
