RES exam question on Marketing & Advertising: Ahmad is advising a client on acquiring a gazetted conservation shophouse in Boat Quay…
Ahmad is advising a client on acquiring a gazetted conservation shophouse in Boat Quay for use as a restaurant. Consider the following statements: (i) Since Boat Quay is a historic district, the entire building must be retained and restored — major demolition is not permitted. (ii) As restaurants are common in Boat Quay, the client may operate one immediately after purchase without obtaining further approvals. (iii) For any A&A works, the client must obtain URA conservation permission and, where applicable, BCA building plan approval. (iv) Ahmad must advise the client that a food shop licence from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is needed before the restaurant opens. Which statements are CORRECT?
- A(i), (ii) and (iii) only
- B(i), (iii) and (iv) only
- C(ii) and (iv) only
- D(i) and (iii) only
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Answer
B. (i), (iii) and (iv) only
Explanation
(i) is right: in a historic district such as Boat Quay, URA's conservation guidelines require the whole building to be kept and restored, not just the facade. (iii) is right: additions and alterations need URA conservation permission and, where structural or building works are involved, BCA plan approval. (iv) is right: since 1 Apr 2019, food shop licences have been issued by the Singapore Food Agency, which took over food-safety licensing from NEA. Sources: ura.gov.sg, conservation guidelines; sfa.gov.sg, food shop licence.
Why the other options are wrong
- (ii) is wrong: restaurant use of the particular unit still needs URA's approval for the use, and works need conservation permission, whatever the neighbours do.
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