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Regulation 2

of Planning (Development of Land Authorisation for Last Approved Use) Notification 2017

Regulation 2

General definitions

In this Notification, unless the context otherwise requires —“amusement centre”, “bar”, “massage establishment”, “motor vehicle showroom”, “nightclub”, “pub” and “restaurant” have the same meanings as in the Planning (Use Classes) Rules (R 2);“authorisation” means a notification made under section 21(6) of the Act authorising any development of land or works within a conservation area;“building” includes part of a building;“food catering outlet” means a building that is used primarily for the manufacture, processing or preparation of ready‑to‑eat food for consumers’ immediate consumption at a venue other than where the food was manufactured, processed or prepared;“motor vehicle shop” means a building used for —

(a)

the sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories; or

(b)

the repair or servicing of motor vehicles,but does not include a motor vehicle showroom;“permanent permission” means a planning permission or conservation permission granted for a specified period of more than 10 years or for no specified period;“shophouse” means a 2, 3 or 4-storey terraced building that abuts a five‑footway and is approved for commercial use or commercial and residential use, but does not include a building that is or has been sold or leased by the Housing and Development Board under Part IV or IVB of the Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129);“temporary permission” means a planning permission or conservation permission granted for a specified period of 10 years or less.

Definition

“amusement centre”, “bar”, “massage establishment”, “motor vehicle showroom”, “nightclub”, “pub” and “restaurant” have the same meanings as in the Planning (Use Classes) Rules (R 2);

Definition

“authorisation” means a notification made under section 21(6) of the Act authorising any development of land or works within a conservation area;

Definition

“building” includes part of a building;

Definition

“food catering outlet” means a building that is used primarily for the manufacture, processing or preparation of ready‑to‑eat food for consumers’ immediate consumption at a venue other than where the food was manufactured, processed or prepared;

Definition

“motor vehicle shop” means a building used for —

(a)

the sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories; or

(b)

the repair or servicing of motor vehicles,but does not include a motor vehicle showroom;

Definition

“permanent permission” means a planning permission or conservation permission granted for a specified period of more than 10 years or for no specified period;

Definition

“shophouse” means a 2, 3 or 4-storey terraced building that abuts a five‑footway and is approved for commercial use or commercial and residential use, but does not include a building that is or has been sold or leased by the Housing and Development Board under Part IV or IVB of the Housing and Development Act (Cap. 129);

Definition

“temporary permission” means a planning permission or conservation permission granted for a specified period of 10 years or less.