Written answer by Ministry of National Development on target green plot ratio for BTO projects

Jul 5, 2023

Question No: 4802

Question by: Mr Leon Perera

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) whether new BTO projects are built with a target Green Plot Ratio and, if so, what is the target ratio; and (b) what is the average Green Plot Ratio of BTO projects completed in the last three years.

Answer:

Green Plot Ratio measures greenery in a 3-dimensional manner by capturing the density of greenery provided within the development.

2.        Since 2016, all new public housing developments are required to meet a minimum Green Plot Ratio of 4.5. A Green Plot Ratio of 4.5 means that the total leaf area of all plants in the development needs to be at least 4.5 times of the site area. In the past 3 years, 56, or about 95% of the 59 completed projects were able to achieve the minimum Green Plot Ratio of 4.5. 3 projects were not able to meet the requirement due to limited space within the site for planting. The average Green Plot Ratio was 5.5 for the 59 completed projects over the last 3 years.

3.       HDB is committed to providing affordable public housing that is sustainable and liveable, by ensuring that there are green spaces within new public housing developments for all to enjoy.