Review of Provision of Parking Lots in Condominiums

Ms Sylvia Lim asked the Minister for National Development whether the Controller of Housing will review the current policy of requiring developers of condominiums to provide only one parking lot per household, especially for condominiums sited within private estates with narrow local access roads, so as to mitigate parking shortages and congestion in these estates.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: LTA, not the Controller of Housing, determines the minimum number of car park lots required in each private residential development. Although LTA requires developers to provide a minimum of one car park lot per dwelling unit, developers may provide more than this stipulated number and are encouraged to provide enough lots to meet the needs of their developments. LTA will continue to monitor the car parking situation in private estates, and review if it is necessary to change the parking provision standards.

In the case of residential areas with narrow access roads, URA has imposed additional guidelines on the allowable number of dwelling units for flat and condominium developments. These guidelines ensure that developments are carried out with due consideration for the capacity of local roads. Such guidelines were introduced in Telok Kurau, Kovan, Joo Chiat and Jalan Eunos estates.