SA2 units shall be rented out for lodging purposes for a minimum period of three months, similar to residential developments. This is to ensure that SA2 can better meet the needs of tenants who require a longer stay duration.
Given the longer minimum stay duration of three months, SA2 occupants will be less transient in nature. SA2 can therefore be allowed in more locations compared to existing SA (see Appendix).
As part of this pilot, we will also give SA2 developers / operators flexibility to experiment with new concepts. SA2 can comprise a mixture of unit sizes, as long as there is a minimum average unit size of 35sqm (nett). Flexibility is also given in terms of unit layouts – these need not be self-contained with the full suite of living / dining / kitchen amenities, but units should minimally be en-suite (i.e. with attached bathroom). Nonetheless, developers / operators should ensure that these units can still serve as quality and meaningful living spaces for tenants.
Implementation
| Parameters | Serviced Apartments (SA) | Serviced Apartments II (SA2) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Stay Duration | Seven days | Three months |
| Locational Criteria | • Sites zoned for Residential use or within the Residential use quantum of mixed-use developments. • Located within mixed-use areas. If site is within a Residential area, it should front a Category 1, 2, or 3 road. • SA are not allowed in areas where there are already disamenities in the surroundings (examples of existing areas where hotels/backpacker hostels/serviced apartments cannot be allowed are linked) • SA are not allowed in designated landed housing areas or areas where it may pose disamenity to the surroundings. | • Sites zoned for Residential use or within the Residential use quantum of mixed-use developments. • Located within mixed-use areas. If site is within a Residential area, it should front a Category 1, 2, 3 or 4 road. • SA2 can be allowed within the existing areas where hotels/backpacker hostels/serviced apartments cannot be allowed (link), except the Upper Circular Road streetblock. • SA2 are not allowed in designated landed housing areas or areas where it may pose disamenity to the surroundings. |
| Layout/ Unit size | • Minimum unit size of 35sqm (nett) • Self-contained apartments with kitchenettes/ kitchens. | • A mixture of unit sizes can be allowed, as long as they achieve a minimum average of 35sqm. • Individual SA2 units need not be self-contained apartments, but should minimally be en-suite (i.e. with attached bathroom). |
| Strata Subdivision | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
Serviced Apartments (SA) are self-contained apartments with kitchenettes/kitchens, and typically provide support services such as concierge, common dining areas, housekeeping and/or laundry for the residents.
SA units shall meet a minimum unit size of 35 sqm (nett). For proposals with design merits or specific concepts, URA would consider applying the 35 sqm minimum unit size based on the global average of self-contained units (with kitchenette and toilet) and covered communal facilities exclusively for SA tenants’ use1.
SA shall be rented out for lodging purposes for a minimum period of 7 days or longer, and shall be developed and/or managed under one ownership. Strata subdivision of SA is strictly not allowed.
Support services such as concierge, housekeeping and/or laundry provided for the residents of Serviced Apartments may be allowed. In addition, limited bar/lounge facilities may be permitted, subject to a maximum of 0.3% of the total residential GFA.
SA may be allowed in Residential zone and may also be considered on mixed-use sites where residential uses are allowed.
Applicants may submit an Outline Application to URA to determine the suitability of the location, the Gross Plot Ratio (GPR) control and the storey height for a proposed SA.
SA may be allowed where the site fronts a major or arterial road (ie Category 1, 2, 3 roads or equivalent) at the fringe of a residential area; or the site is located in a mixed-use area (eg commercial centres, business parks, or abutting medical hubs).
SA shall not be allowed within the designated Landed Housing Areas; areas where SA may potentially cause dis-amenities to the neighbouring residents; and areas where there are already dis-amenities in the surroundings (examples of such areas can be found under the Hotels Handbook).
SA may be considered in mixed-use areas and are not restricted by the category of roads fronting the site.