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The document outlines planning guidelines from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) for the installation of solar panels in Singapore. It states that solar panels generally do not require planning permission except in certain locations and contexts, such as developments within areas subject to urban design guidelines or conservation areas. It provides guidelines on when planning permission is required, including for elevated solar panels located in specific zones or when the space under solar panels is enclosed or used commercially. The guidelines also specify parameters for assessing if elevated solar panels will be deemed an additional storey.

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dc19-10 - Guide For Solar Panel

The document outlines planning guidelines from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) for the installation of solar panels in Singapore. It states that solar panels generally do not require planning permission except in certain locations and contexts, such as developments within areas subject to urban design guidelines or conservation areas. It provides guidelines on when planning permission is required, including for elevated solar panels located in specific zones or when the space under solar panels is enclosed or used commercially. The guidelines also specify parameters for assessing if elevated solar panels will be deemed an additional storey.

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Circular No : URA/PB/2019/10-DCG

Our Ref : DC/ADMIN/CIRCULAR/PB_19


Date : 5 July 2019

CIRCULAR TO PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

Who should know


Building owners, architects, engineers, contractors and solar photovoltaic (PV)
suppliers/system integrators

Effective date
With immediate effect

PLANNING GUIDELINES FOR SOLAR PANELS

1. URA has published planning guidelines for the installation of solar panels in
developments to provide greater clarity to the industry and support the national
drive towards environmental sustainability.

2. Generally, the installation of solar panels in a development does not require


planning permission except in locations and contexts described in the following
section. In addition, the installation of M&E equipment for the solar panel system
such as inverters also does not require planning permission.

When planning permission is required for solar panels

Areas subject to urban design guidelines and Conservation Areas1

3. In developments within areas subject to urban design guidelines and


Conservation Areas, the installation of solar panels will require prior planning
permission due to their impact on the roofscape.

4. For Conservation Areas, installation of solar panels without any additional works
are treated as localised works for the purpose of repair and maintenance and
are considered Category 3 works for Conserved Buildings. Applications for such
Category 3 works can be made by owners and contractors2.

Elevated solar panels located in specific zones

5. Elevated solar panels that are located in the following land use zones will require
planning permission:

 Residential  White
 Residential with Commercial at  Residential / Institution
1st storey  Commercial / Institution
 Commercial & Residential  Educational Institution
 Commercial  Place of Worship
 Hotel  Civic & Community Institution

1 You may visit URA SPACE to find out if your development is located in these areas by referring to the
Control Plan “Street Block, Urban Design Area, Conservation & Monuments Plan”.
2 You may refer to the Conservation Guidelines here and information on submission procedure here.
6. A solar panel is deemed to be elevated if it is raised more than:

a. 1m from the roof level for landed housing developments [in view of the low-
rise character of landed houses], or
b. 1.8m from the roof level for other developments

Spaces under solar panels are enclosed or put to commercial use

7. The space under elevated or non-elevated solar panels will not be counted as
GFA unless it is enclosed or put to commercial uses such as outdoor refreshment
area. Planning permission will be required for such instances.

8. Elevated solar panels that require planning permission will generally be


assessed as an additional storey for storey height control purposes unless they
comply with the guidelines below:

Parameter Guidelines (refer to Appendix 1 for illustration)


Extent Within the 45-degree line from the springing line of the roof level
Height Maximum 5m from roof level (for non-landed developments)

Or

Maximum 1m above roof level (for landed housing)

9. URA will take into consideration the context of a proposal e.g. limited roof space
for installation of solar panels in applying the guidelines stated in paragraph 8.

10. The installation of solar panels should not result in the removal of any greenery
approved under the Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High-Rises (LUSH)
Programme3.

11. This circular should be read in conjunction with the advisory note
URA/PB/2017/01-DCG. Solar panel proposals are to also comply with relevant
technical agencies’ requirements.

12. I would appreciate it if you could convey the contents of this circular to the
relevant members of your organisation. We have updated the same in the
Development Control Handbooks. You are advised to refer to these Handbooks
for the most updated guidelines and procedures instead of referring to past
circulars.

13. For other information on the master plan, urban design guidelines, private
property use and approval, car park locations and availability, private residential
property transactions, and conservation areas and buildings, use URA SPACE
(Service Portal and Community e-Services). This is an online portal packed with
useful data and visualisation to help building professionals, business operators
and the general public in their decision-making. It consolidates detailed
information on land use and private property into a one-stop platform presented
on geospatial maps. For feedback or enquiries, please email us.

Thank you.

GOH CHIN CHIN (MS)


GROUP DIRECTOR (DEVELOPMENT CONTROL)

3 URA can consider proposals where greenery and solar panels are co-located.
for CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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APPENDIX 1

ELEVATED PANELS NOT DEEMED AS ADDITIONAL STOREY

Height:
Maximum
5m from
roof level Extent:
Kept within the 45° line Height:
taken from the springing Maximum 1m
line of the roof level from roof level

Extent:
Kept within the 45° line
taken from the springing
line of the roof level

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