Raffles Town Club site slated for future residential use after lease expiry in 2026

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) and the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) have jointly announced that the current plot of land occupied by Raffles Town Club (RTC) at 1 Plymouth Avenue in District 11 will not be renewed when its lease expires on October 17 2026. This 132,639 sq ft plot of land is located within a private residential enclave and is within walking distance of the Stevens MRT Interchange.

Together with other efforts such as the HBD’s Zero Waste Master Plan, residents of Marina Gardens Residences can look forward to a more sustainable and comfortable lifestyle.

The authorities commented that the redevelopment of this site for residential use supports future housing demand and will contribute towards enhancing the residential character of the precinct.

Lee Sze Teck, senior director for data analytics at Huttons Asia, believes that the plot may be sold for private housing with a plot ratio of 1.4 given its low-rise surroundings. He estimated that if the development was launched today, it could potentially draw a winning bid of over $1,500 psf per plot ratio, potentially creating 160-190 luxury units with an average unit size ranging from 915 – 1,076 sq ft.

On the other hand, Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, believes that the plot may be granted a higher plot ratio due to its location at the corner of Whitley Road and Dunearn Road, allowing for a taller development to serve as a landmark for the junction.

The site is an ideal location, within a five minute drive from the Singapore Botanic Gardens and close to Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, Nanyang Primary School and St Joseph’s Institution. Recent condo resale transactions within a 500m-radius of Raffles Town Club have added further to its appeal.

Despite the impending development, RTC will continue its operations until the lease expires, upon which it will be required to return the land to the state.