Construction of JTC Industrial Developments: A Comprehensive Guide

Alliance Facilities Management Pte Ltd: Your Trusted Partner in Singapore’s Industrial Property Market

• Established in 2011, Alliance Facilities Management Pte Ltd has earned a solid reputation for guiding both multinational corporations and small-to-medium enterprises through Singapore’s complex industrial property market—especially when it comes to JTC-related services. From JTC Lease Assignments and Lease Renewals to Anchor Tenant Applications and Industrial Land Tenders, our team offers end-to-end support to help your business secure approvals under stringent JTC guidelines.

Over a Decade of Proven Results

• Backed by over 100 successful JTC submissions totalling more than SGD 1 billion in value, our track record speaks for itself. We focus on delivering real results. That’s why we charge fees only upon successful approval, reflecting our unwavering confidence and commitment to your success. Our experts meticulously craft comprehensive business plan justifications, present fixed asset investments and redevelopment plans, and demonstrate job creation potential—all to reinforce your project’s economic value and win regulatory approval.

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• Beyond specialized JTC services, Alliance Facilities Management Pte Ltd provides holistic facilities and construction management solutions. Whether we’re optimizing your current facilities or overseeing new developments, our attention to detail and proactive approach ensure efficient execution while upholding the highest standards of quality and compliance.

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• Our client-focused philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to serve a wide array of industries and business sizes, including listed equity firms (19%), MNCs (16%), and SMEs (65%). Our industry breakdown underscores our versatility:

Construction / Engineering: 23%

General Manufacturing: 13%

Food Production: 12%

Marine / Shipbuilding: 12%

Distribution / Warehousing: 11%

Chemical & Gas: 8%

Precision Engineering / Cleanroom: 6%

Logistics & Transportation: 6%

Waste Management / Automobile: 5%

Retail / Distribution: 4%

By aligning our expertise with the specific challenges of these industries, we deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency, growth, and compliance.

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At Alliance Facilities Management Pte Ltd, we believe that navigating Singapore’s industrial property market should be a strategic advantage, not a hurdle. Trust our decade of expertise, proven methodology, and results-driven fee structure to safeguard your interests, ensure a seamless approval process, and enhance your operational efficiency.

Contact Us today to discuss how we can support your business goals and help you thrive in Singapore’s industrial landscape.

Stay informed about the latest JTC Industrial Land Lease policy changes that aim to provide greater flexibility, certainty, and support for businesses. Below is a comprehensive overview of the enhancements and their implementation timelines.

1. Additional Three-Year Lease Tenure for New Greenfield Industrial Land Allocations

• Key Update: JTC will offer an additional three years of lease (with payable land rent/premium) for all new greenfield allocations requiring new building development. This ensures businesses can enjoy the full 20- or 30-year intended lease term.

• Why It Matters: Helps businesses cover building and development periods without sacrificing lease duration. Provides more predictability in operational and capital planning.

• Implementation Timeline: Immediate effect.

2. Introduction of the Flexible Lease Extension Initiative (FLEXI)

• Key Update: Eligible land lessees on 20-year JTC leases can extend their leases in up to two tranches of five years each. Businesses must demonstrate strong economic outcomes and commit to new plant and machinery investments to qualify.

• Why It Matters: Allows businesses to extend beyond the original 20-year term by up to an additional 10 years. Encourages sustained economic growth and investment within Singapore’s industrial landscape.

• Implementation Timeline: Targeted for 2H2025.

3. Earlier Lease Renewal Applications

• Key Update: JTC will bring forward the lease renewal application window from six years to ten years before the prevailing lease expiry.

• Why It Matters: Provides businesses with greater certainty about lease continuation well in advance. Facilitates long-term strategic planning, including expansion and technology upgrades.

• Implementation Timeline: Targeted for 2H2025.

4. Broader Recognition of Auditable Investments in Innovation and R&D

• Key Update: Beyond traditional Plant and Machinery (P&M) investments, JTC will recognize auditable investments in innovation, R&D, digital transformation, and Intellectual Property (IP) creation. This expanded definition aligns with evolving business models and supports value creation and productivity.

• Why It Matters: Encourages companies to invest in advanced technologies and IP, driving competitiveness and growth. Acknowledges modern forms of capital investments critical to innovation-driven enterprises.

• Implementation Timeline: Targeted for 2H2025.

Conclusion

These JTC Industrial Land Lease policy enhancements are designed to provide businesses with:

• Extended lease security for better long-term planning.

• Greater flexibility to adapt and grow.

• Incentives for innovation through recognition of diverse forms of investment.

For more information or to discuss how these changes can benefit your business, contact us or visit our website. Stay ahead with the latest updates and make the most of your industrial land lease tenure under JTC’s enhanced framework.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership with Alliance Facilities Management Pte Ltd.

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• In today’s fast-moving and competitive economic environment, it is essential to have a good knowledge of the regulations and procedures involved to achieve efficient and speedy completion of any industrial developments. This Guide serves as a reference to provide investors, developers, consultants, builders and any parties, who intend to undertake industrial development but are not familiar with the regulatory requirements, processes and procedures with some basic information on how to approach, plan, design, construct and implement the requirements in an industrial building development. 

• It is not a statement of the law but is intended to help you understand the system. It gives an overview of the critical regulations involved in the development of industrial buildings in Singapore. In general, industrial developments will have to comply with the relevant rules on the following aspects, i.e. Development Planning & Control, Building & Structural Safety, Fire Safety, Environmental Control, Utilities (water, electricity & gas supply).

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• To carry out any industrial developments, planning permission from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), Singapore's national land use planning authority will first have to be obtained. For the issuance of planning permission, the development proposal will have to comply with planning requirements, such as use quantum, building height, setback, plot ratio, vehicular access, plot configuration, land/building subdivision. 

• A formal Written Permission (WP) would be given if the proposal has complied with all the planning requirements or a Provisional Permission (PP) may be granted with conditions imposed if the project has outstanding development issues. Alternatively, the development proposal can be submitted under the URA Plan Lodgment Scheme. The development proposal is authorised once it is lodged under the Plan Lodgment Scheme.

Answer: This is followed by the submissions to the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) to comply with the regulations imposed for building and structural safety. The BCA develops and regulates Singapore's building and construction industry to shape a Safe, High Quality, Sustainable and Friendly built-environment for Singapore. Before the construction work can commence on site, approval of the structural plan for the development and a permit will have to be obtained from the BCA. The application of plan approval can be submitted to the BCA while seeking planning permission from the URA. Once the plans are approved, and the permit to start work is issued, the construction work can commence on site. In the meantime, consultation with other relevant technical agencies or departments e.g. Fire Safety & Shelter Department (FSSD), Central Building Plan Unit (CBPU) of National Environment Agency (NEA), Public Utilities Board (PUB) and Energy Market Authority (EMA) can be made to incorporate their requirements into the building plans.

Answer: Industrial developments will also need to comply with fire safety requirements stipulated by the Fire Safety and Shelter Department (FSSD). The FSSD administers the Fire Safety Act and Civil Defence Shelter Act and regulates fire safety and CD shelter standards in Singapore. Fire safety plans complying fully with the requirements stipulated in the Fire Code (Code of Practice for Fire Precautions in Buildings) will have to be submitted to FSSD for approval. Upon the satisfactory completion and inspection of the fire safety works, Fire Safety Certificate (FSC) will be issued by the FSSD before the building can be allowed to use or occupy.

Answer: The Central Building Plan Unit (CBPU) of NEA provides one-stop service for clearance of Industrial Allocation/Land use applications, Development Control (DC) Plans and Building/Detailed Plans (BP/DP) for development proposals on environmental matters consisting of Pollution Control, Environmental Health, Sewerage/Sanitary and Drainage Matters. CBPU screens and assesses the hazards and pollution impacts of the proposed development to ensure that they do not pose unmanageable health and safety hazards and pollution problems, and do not generate wastes that cannot be safely managed and properly disposed off.

Answer: Developer / Consumer shall engage an appropriate water service work (Professional Engineer or Licensed Water Service Plumber) to design, construct, alter or repair at his own cost the water service installation within his premises to convey the supply of water from the Public Utilities Board (PUB). Before commencement of water service works, water service workers are required to notify PUB, Water Supply (Network) Department by submitting the site plan and schematic drawings of the water service installation. Upon completion of the water service works, water service workers are required to submit a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Water Service Work certifying that  the  water service installation is completed in accordance with the Public Utilities (Water Supply) Regulations, Singapore Standard CP 48 – Code of Practice for Water Services, all  other relevant statutory requirements and other PUB requirements.

Answer: The Energy Market Authority (EMA) sets out the regulatory framework for both electricity and gas industries. At the same time, the EMA promotes effective competition in the energy market and ensure a reliable and secure energy supply. Consumers who wish to have their electrical installations connected to the electricity transmission system should submit their applications to SP Services through their Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW). Separately, applications for the supply of gas should be made to gas retailers.

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• After obtaining the permissions from the technical agencies and incorporating the requirements into the building plans, the building plans are submitted to the Commissioner of Building Control, BCA for approval of plans. Thereafter, an application for the Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) or Certificate of Statutory Completion (CSC) can be made to the BCA for the building to allow for occupation and commence operations.

• Procedures and requirements highlighted in this guide are accurate and up to date as at the time of issue. Nothing herein shall be construed to exempt any person submitting an application or any plans from otherwise complying with the provisions of the Act or any rules and/or guidelines made thereunder or any Act or rules and/or guidelines for the time being in force. The various authorities reserve the right to change their policies and/or to amend any information in this document without prior notice.