More Public And Private Homes Draft Master Plan 2025
Singaporeans will soon have more housing options in central locations such as Newton and Paterson Hill, as well as new neighbourhoods in Dover within the Greater one-north area. These plans were revealed by Minister for National Development, Chee Hong Tat, on 25 June as part of the government’s proposed Draft Master Plan 2025 (DMP2025).
According to Catherine He, head of research at Colliers Singapore, these new housing projects in the DMP2025 will give residents more opportunities to live closer to the city centre. She also notes that these plans are in line with the government’s efforts to meet the increasing demand for housing and ease pressure on the transport network.
The development in Newton will focus on three main clusters: Newton Road, Scotts Road, and Monk’s Hill. In Paterson Hill, a new integrated development will be built above Orchard MRT Station. In addition, a mixed public and private residential neighbourhood will be developed at Dover-Medway.
The plans for Newton and Paterson illustrate the government’s ‘live-play-work’ strategy and these areas are already well-served with various amenities, says Chua Yang Liang, head of Southeast Asia research at JLL.
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These new housing proposals add to the government’s earlier announced plans to redevelop Bukit Timah Turf City, Pearl’s Hill, Marina South, Mount Pleasant, and the former Keppel Golf Course site. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) describes the new Newton neighbourhood as a mixed-use ‘urban village’. Future development sites near Newton MRT Station will see new housing introduced progressively around key clusters at Newton Circus, Scotts Road, and Monk’s Hill.
Based on the previous master plan, the plots earmarked for development in the DMP2025 are currently reserved for future use, with most plots having a maximum gross plot ratio of 4.9. Notable existing developments include the former UOB Kay Hian Building and the Kheng Leong Co. Building, both located at 8 Anthony Road. Both buildings had 15-year land leases that will expire in 2023.
Under the Draft Master Plan 2025, three land plots off Winstedt Road in the Monk’s Hill area will also be rezoned for residential use, with a gross plot ratio of up to 3.5. The DMP2025 proposes to rezone the area as white sites and develop a new ‘Village Square’ anchored by a high-density mixed-use development next to the MRT station. Monk’s Hill Road will also be turned into a linear park connecting Newton MRT Station to Emerald Hill.
Lee Sze Teck, senior director of data analytics at Huttons Asia, says the land rezoning will give developers greater flexibility in how the sites are used. One of the new residential plots, announced under the 2H2025 Government Land Sales (GLS) programme, is expected to be launched for sale in August.
Additionally, a largely private residential enclave along Paterson Hill will be transformed into a mixed-use hub, with more retail fronting the street to connect the Orchard Road shopping belt with the River Valley area. New public spaces, pedestrian-friendly zones, and cycling paths will support the area’s revitalisation.
Development proposals in the DMP2025 include a new integrated development above Orchard MRT Station, which will comprise residences, offices, F&B, and retail elements. According to Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist at OrangeTee, up to 1,000 private homes, along with retail, F&B, and office spaces, could potentially be developed in the Paterson area. She notes that new government land sites in prime locations are becoming increasingly scarce. Previously zoned as ‘residential with commercial at 1st storey’ in the previous master plan, the land parcel above Orchard MRT Interchange will be rezoned as a white site with an increased plot ratio of up to 5.6, says Hutton’s Lee. He adds that the rezoning presents a “prime opportunity” for a residential and shopping project. The last time a Government Land Sales (GLS) site was launched directly above the interchange was in 2005, which led to the development of ION Orchard and The Orchard Residences.
The Greater one-north precinct at one-north will also see a mix of public and private homes being added to the Dover-Medway area, along with more housing in Mediapolis. With this precinct being an established hub for business and R&D, the government and private developers have been making efforts to increase the supply of residential units. Market watchers like PropNex and OrangeTee expect around 6,000 public and private homes to be rolled out in phases at one-north. Sun from Orange Tee believes that the introduction of more residential developments could potentially support the development of more businesses in the future. “The change is important as more businesses could be set up in the future, making it a bigger hub for various industries like biomedical sciences, info-tech, media, education, and technology,” she adds.
The DMP2025 highlights the Dover-Malway area as one that will include public housing and private residential developments, as well as new amenities and recreational spaces. The neighbourhood’s urban design will promote active mobility through cycling paths, sheltered walkways, and access to public transport.
In the area, new private residential launches have emerged, such as CapitaLand Development’s Lydenwoods along Science Park Drive, set to preview on 28 June, and Bloomsbury Residences on Media Circle, launched by Qingjian Realty and Forsea Holdings in March.