Here are useful resources and links related to the built environment industry that we have compiled, all pertaining to Government Authorities and Regulations.

In Singapore, the 2 main authorities agencies that govern building and construction projects are:

1. Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) - for planning permission and matters relating to conservation properties

https://www.ura.gov.sg/Corporate/Guidelines/Development-Control

2. Building Construction Authority (BCA) - for building plans and structural approvals

https://www1.bca.gov.sg/regulatory-info/building-control

Some other Technical Departments where authorities clearances may also be necessary to obtain are:

1. Public Utilities Board (PUB) - for drainage and sewerage

https://www.pub.gov.sg/compliance/industry

2. National Environment Agency (NEA)

https://www.nea.gov.sg/corporate-functions/resources/circulars/circulars

3. Land Transport Authority (LTA)

https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/industry_innovations/industry_matters/development_construction_resources.html

4. National Parks Board (NParks)

https://www.nparks.gov.sg/partner-us/development-plan-submission

5. Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/fire-safety/plans-and-consultations/plan-approval

6. National Heritage Board - Preservation of Sites and Monuments (NHB-PSM) - for national monuments

https://www.nhb.gov.sg/what-we-do/our-work/preserve-our-stories-treasures-and-places/national-monuments-and-marked-historic-sites/preservation-of-sites-and-monuments/upkeep

Other agencies which we may encounter from time to time are:

1. Singapore Land Authority (SLA)

https://www.sla.gov.sg/state-land-n-property/land-sales-and-lease-management

2. Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)

https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/property-tax/property-professionals/architect

3. NetLink Trust

https://www.netlinktrust.com/our-business/our-business/installation-charges.html

READ Architecture is a Registered Architectural Practice in Singapore and as Architects, we are QPs (Qualified Persons) able to provide services to obtain architectural authorities’ clearances based on the scope of works involved.

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