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Higher height limits a game changer for redevelopment potential in areas around Singapore airports: analysts

Revisions that will allow up to 15 more storeys in residential projects and 9 more storeys in commercial developments could result in huge increases in gross floor area allowances

Chong Xin Wei
Published Fri, May 23, 2025 · 07:14 PM
    • Observers reckon that changes to height limits could also drive up the value of existing homes and buildings near airports.
    • Observers reckon that changes to height limits could also drive up the value of existing homes and buildings near airports. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] Relaxed height restrictions near airports and airbases could result in huge increases in built-up floor area allowances, a move lauded by property market observers for its potential to unlock redevelopment opportunities.

    The government is reviewing Singapore’s height limits for buildings near airports.

    Residential buildings could be built up to 15 storeys taller, and commercial and industrial buildings could be built up to nine storeys taller.

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