13ha plot to remain undeveloped

Other agencies will assess the applications and ensure the proposed development "is sensitive to" its surroundings.

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And any development will be subject to environmental studies before works start, to mitigate any potential impact on the environment, added SLA and URA.

As for the 13ha plot that will come under the state's ownership, SLA and URA said it will remain undeveloped for now, to keep future plans for the area open.

This plot contains Istana Woodneuk, a property completed in the mid-1930s during the reign of Sultan Ibrahim Al-Masyhur. It is currently in a state of disrepair.