Upper Thomson Springleaf Residences

Highlights

• The Land Parcel, which is located within Yishun Planning Area and bounded by Upper Thomson Road and Seletar Expressway (SLE), is designated for Residential development. It is located within an established residential area that comprises low-density private housing and is adjacent to Springleaf Forest, characterised by lush vegetation and home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered plant and animal species.
• The Land Parcel comprises a former school and was surrounded by plantations. It was in close proximity to the former Nee Soon Village, which served as the commercial centre for the North until the early 1980s. The Land Parcel is now part of the tranquil, lush and historically significant Springleaf Identity Node, which includes shophouses across Upper Thomson Road, that provide amenities for the neighbourhood.
• The Land Parcel is currently well-served by rail by the Springleaf MRT Station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), and well-connected to major roads and expressways such as the SLE, Sembawang Road and Upper Thomson Road.
• The Land Parcel is envisaged as a well-connected and distinctive node for future and existing residents, adding to the existing retail amenities of the area without compromising the tranquillity, biodiversity and lushness of the Springleaf Identity Node.
• The development of the Land Parcel shall leverage its proximity to the existing Springleaf MRT Station and the historic Upper Thomson Road corridor to create a distinctive and lively streetscape; with seamless pedestrian-friendly connectivity to nearby amenities and neighbourhoods.
• The number of Dwelling Units (DUs) for the proposed development shall not exceed 940. Low rise zone with a maximum of 5 storeys with the remaining site subjected to a maximum building height of 100 m.