Chitty Road & Veerasamy Road Tender Conserved Residential Site in Little India Historic District
Latest Update: URA has launched a public tender for a cluster of 18 conserved pre-war buildings at Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road in the Little India Historic District. The site may be repositioned as either 18 strata landed houses or 36 long-stay serviced apartments under the SA2 framework. The tender closes at 12 noon on 28 July 2026.
The Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road tender involves a rare cluster of conserved pre-war terrace houses within the Little India Historic District. Built in 1927, the buildings were originally used as municipal quarters for government employees.
Located at 44 to 60 Chitty Road and 42 to 58 Veerasamy Road, the site comprises two parallel rows of two-storey terrace houses linked by a back lane. The land parcel has been rezoned for Residential use, allowing the conserved buildings to be adapted for contemporary urban living.
This page covers the latest tender details, land parcel facts, allowable residential options, heritage repositioning potential and what this site could mean for future housing supply in Little India.
To better understand the surrounding area and city-fringe housing demand, you can also refer to our District 8 condo guide covering Little India, Farrer Park and Rochor.
Chitty Road & Veerasamy Road Tender – Quick Facts
Site Name: Chitty Road & Veerasamy Road Conserved Buildings Tender
Location: Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road, Little India Historic District
Addresses: 44 to 60 Chitty Road and 42 to 58 Veerasamy Road
District: District 8 – Little India / Farrer Park / Rochor
Site Area: 3,407 sqm / approx. 0.34 hectares
Land Use Zoning: Residential
Existing Buildings: 18 two-storey conserved pre-war buildings
Year Built: 1927
Maximum Building Height: 2 storeys
Estimated Housing Units: 36 long-stay serviced apartments or 18 strata landed houses
Lease Period: 99 years
Tender Closing Date: 12 noon, 28 July 2026
8 Reasons Why This Little India Tender Site Is Worth Watching
1. Rare Conserved Residential Site: The tender involves 18 conserved pre-war buildings within the Little India Historic District, making it a rare heritage-led residential opportunity.
2. Residential Rezoning: The site has been rezoned for residential use, creating new potential for either strata landed homes or long-stay serviced apartments.
3. Central City-Fringe Location: Little India offers strong accessibility to the CBD, Orchard, Bugis, Rochor and Farrer Park.
4. Heritage With Contemporary Living: The tender encourages adaptive reuse that blends conservation value with modern residential needs.
5. Flexible Residential Options: Developers may explore either 18 strata landed houses or 36 long-stay serviced apartments under the SA2 framework.
6. Close to Amenities & MRT: The site sits near Little India’s dining, retail, cultural and transport amenities.
7. Supports Government Housing Supply Efforts: The tender reflects broader efforts to reposition State-owned properties for new residential and rental housing uses.
8. Potential Boutique Residential Product: If developed as strata landed homes, this could become a highly niche city-fringe landed-style housing offering.
Preliminary Site Highlights
- 18 conserved two-storey pre-war terrace houses
- Built in 1927
- Located within the Little India Historic District
- Former municipal quarters for government employees
- Site area of 3,407 sqm
- Residential land use zoning
- Maximum building height of 2 storeys
- Possible 18 strata landed houses or 36 long-stay serviced apartments
- 99-year lease period
- Tender closes on 28 July 2026
Disclaimer: Final development plans are subject to tender conditions, URA conservation guidelines, authority approvals and the successful tenderer’s concept proposal.
Chitty Road & Veerasamy Road Tender Factsheet
| Name | Chitty Road & Veerasamy Road Conserved Buildings Tender |
| Location | Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road |
| Addresses | 44 to 60 Chitty Road and 42 to 58 Veerasamy Road |
| District | District 8 – Little India / Farrer Park / Rochor |
| Site Area | 3,407 sqm / approx. 0.34 hectares |
| Land Use Zoning | Residential |
| Maximum Gross Floor Area | Resultant of the existing building envelope to be restored, according to Conservation Guidelines |
| Maximum Building Height | 2 storeys |
| Estimated Number of Housing Units | 36 long-stay serviced apartments or 18 strata landed houses |
| Lease Period | 99 years |
| Existing Buildings | 18 conserved two-storey pre-war buildings |
| Year Built | 1927 |
| Former Use | Municipal quarters for government employees |
| Tender Closing Date | 12 noon, 28 July 2026 |
Location, Connectivity & Amenities
The site is located within the Little India Historic District, a culturally rich city-fringe precinct with strong public transport access, dining options, retail amenities and proximity to the city centre.
Future residents or long-stay tenants may benefit from the site’s central location, with convenient access to Little India MRT, Farrer Park MRT, Rochor, Bugis, Dhoby Ghaut and the CBD.
Transportation
- Little India MRT
- Farrer Park MRT
- Rochor MRT
- Easy access to Serangoon Road and Jalan Besar
Lifestyle & Amenities
- Tekka Centre
- Mustafa Centre
- City Square Mall
- Little India dining and retail belt
City-Fringe Access
- Close to Bugis
- Near Dhoby Ghaut / Orchard corridor
- Short commute to CBD
- Strong rental catchment from city workers
Heritage Adaptive Reuse Concept
The tender is intended to support a sensitive adaptive reuse of the conserved terrace houses. The successful tenderer is expected to submit a concept proposal that preserves the buildings’ heritage value while introducing residential use for contemporary living.
URA’s conservation guidelines will guide how the buildings are restored, strengthened and adapted. This includes respecting the existing building envelope, retaining important architectural elements and ensuring new service areas are sensitively integrated.
This makes the site different from a typical residential GLS parcel. Instead of a high-rise new-build development, the future project will likely be a low-rise conservation-led residential cluster.
Possible Development Options
Based on the tender details, the site may be developed under two possible residential pathways: 18 strata landed houses or 36 long-stay serviced apartments under the SA2 framework.
| Option | Estimated Units | Potential Buyer / Tenant Profile |
| Strata Landed Houses | 18 units | Buyers seeking rare city-fringe landed-style homes with conservation character |
| Long-Stay Serviced Apartments (SA2) | 36 units | Long-stay tenants, professionals, expatriates and city-fringe renters seeking minimum 3-month accommodation |
What Is the SA2 Long-Stay Serviced Apartment Framework?
The Serviced Apartments II (SA2) framework is a pilot long-stay serviced apartment model introduced by the government to provide longer-term rental housing options. Unlike short-stay serviced apartments, SA2 units are intended for stays of at least three months.
If the Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road site is developed under the SA2 option, it could contribute to the supply of centrally located long-stay rental accommodation in a heritage district.
What This Tender Means for Buyers & Investors
This tender is significant because it shows how conserved State-owned properties can be repositioned for residential use instead of remaining under older commercial or institutional uses.
For developers, the site offers a differentiated product opportunity. A strata landed outcome may appeal to buyers looking for rare conservation homes in the city fringe, while an SA2 outcome may appeal to operators targeting long-stay rental demand.
For buyers and investors watching the area, the site also signals continued planning interest in Little India as a mixed-use precinct where heritage, residential living, tourism, dining and city-fringe connectivity can coexist.
Want to Understand How This Site Is Positioned?
Beyond the tender details, what matters is how the Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road site fits into the broader Little India, Farrer Park and city-fringe housing landscape.
Key areas to watch include:
- Whether the winning concept focuses on strata landed homes or SA2 apartments
- How conservation guidelines affect restoration cost and final product design
- Demand for city-fringe heritage homes or long-stay rental accommodation
- How the site compares with other adaptive reuse projects such as Hindoo Road
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Press Coverage
Source : URA – Chitty Road & Veerasamy Road Tender Launch
URA launches tender for conserved buildings at Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road
1. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has launched a tender for the sale of a cluster of conserved buildings at Chitty Road and Veerasamy Road.
2. The 18 two-storey conserved pre-war buildings were constructed in 1927 and are located on a 0.34 hectare site in the Little India Historic District.
3. Originally built as municipal quarters for government employees, the properties comprise two parallel rows of terrace houses linked by a back lane.
4. Structural investigations have been carried out, and relevant reports will be made available to tenderers to ascertain the restoration and strengthening works required.
5. The successful tenderer will be guided to sensitively restore the buildings and adapt them for residential or long-stay serviced apartment use in accordance with URA’s conservation guidelines.
6. The tender for the site will close at 12 noon on 28 July 2026.
| Location | Site Area | Land Use Zoning | Allowable Development | Maximum Height | Lease Period | Tender Close |
| Chitty Road & Veerasamy Road | 3,407 sqm | Residential | 36 long-stay serviced apartments or 18 strata landed houses | 2 storeys | 99 years | 28 July 2026, 12 noon |