The Built Environment Transformation Gross Floor Area (BE Transformation GFA) Incentive Scheme ("Scheme") aims to encourage greater adoption of enhanced Construction Industry Transformation Map (ITM) standards in areas of digitalisation, productivity and sustainability ("ITM Outcome Requirements") in private sector developments.
Scheme Details
The Scheme was launched on 24 November 2021 for a 5-year validity period until 23 November 2026. Under the Scheme, developers/building owners can enjoy up to 3% additional GFA allowed beyond the Master Plan Gross Plot Ratio (GPR) for delivering the stipulated ITM Outcome Requirements in their building development on private sites of at least 5,000sqm GFA.
The Scheme is also applicable to new developments on sites launched for public tender under the Government Land Sales (GLS) Programme on and prior to 31 March 2022. Applicants can enjoy up to 2% bonus GFA beyond the maximum allowable intensity stipulated in the Technical Condition of Tender (TCOT). From 2Q2022, higher ITM Outcome Requirements will be required as part of the Conditions and Requirements of Relevant Competent Authorities and Public Utility Licensees and the Scheme will no longer apply for such sites.
Developments that have obtained planning approval but have not commenced superstructure works may also be eligible for the Scheme on a case-by-case basis.
The types of developments that are eligible for the Scheme are shown in the table below.
Residential1
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Condominium and Flats developments
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Non- Residential
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Commercial, Industrial and Institutional developments, such as office, retail, business parks, community building, hotel, hospital or white site developments
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Mixed use
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Any combination of the above
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All Others
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To be assessed based on merits of proposal
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1The maximum allowable number of dwelling units for residential developments located outside of Central Area is derived from the Master Plan permissible intensity, which excludes any bonus GFA the site is eligible for.