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Schematic map of well-known Singapore URA conservation areas including Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Joo Chiat

Heritage · Conservation

URA Conservation Areas in Singapore

Historic districts, residential historic districts and how to check a specific address.

Examples of conservation areas

This is a selection, not the full list. URA publishes the complete set of areas.

AreaCharacterOn this site
Chinatown / Telok AyerHistoric districtView page
Kampong GlamHistoric districtView page
Emerald HillResidential historic districtView page
Joo ChiatResidential historic districtView page
Illustration of a protected conserved shophouse streetscape
Streetscapes are protected, not only single buildings.

How to check a property

  • Use URA's online conservation map for the address.
  • Ask counsel to confirm the grade and approved use.
  • Read the buyer manual on this site for diligence steps.
Four-step diagram showing how to check whether a shophouse is in a conservation area
Check before you commit.
Timeline of the Singapore conservation programme from redevelopment to today
Conservation milestones.

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if a shophouse is conserved?+

Check URA's conservation maps and confirm with URA or your lawyer.

When did conservation start?+

URA's conservation programme began in 1989.

Does conservation stop all changes?+

No, but façades and key elements are controlled and works need approval.