URA updates community sports facilities scheme guidelines for 2026
URA has updated the Community/Sports Facilities Scheme guidelines, effective from 21 August 2026. The changes include the cessation of support for new childcare centres and formalisation of arts uses.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has updated the Community/Sports Facilities Scheme (CSFS) guidelines, effective from 21 August 2026. These changes aim to streamline the approval process for community and sports uses in commercial developments. The revised guidelines now include the cessation of support for new childcare centres and the formalisation of arts uses as an allowable community use.
What was announced
The URA has updated the CSFS guidelines to reflect current needs and priorities. The changes include the cessation of support for new childcare centres, as the availability of government-supported childcare centres has increased. Existing childcare centres previously approved under the CSFS will continue to be supported. Arts uses endorsed by the National Arts Council (NAC) and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) are now formally recognised as an allowable community use under the CSFS.
Who it affects
The updated guidelines apply to architects, developers, building owners, community service providers, national sports associations, and childcare centre operators. These changes will impact the planning and approval process for new community and sports facilities in commercial developments.
Key dates and next steps
The revised CSFS guidelines will apply to all new applications for community/sport use submitted on or after 21 August 2026. Developers and planners are advised to refer to the updated Development Control Handbooks for the most current guidelines.
Key facts
- The Community/Sports Facilities Scheme (CSFS) guidelines were updated on 1 September 2026.
- New childcare centres are no longer endorsed under the CSFS due to increased availability of government-supported centres.
- Arts uses endorsed by the National Arts Council (NAC) and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) are now formally recognised as an allowable community use.
- The revised guidelines apply to all new applications for community/sport use submitted on or after 21 August 2026.
- The bonus Gross Floor Area (GFA) allowed under the CSFS is capped at 10% of the maximum permissible GFA for the site allowed under the Master Plan or 2,000sqm (whichever is lower).
Source
GUIDELINES FOR THE COMMUNITY/SPORTS FACILITIES SCHEME
URA Circulars · 1 September 2026 · This brief is a summary in our own words. Read the original for the full text.
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