Good design only goes so far

The back lane of every fleet of residential houses must not be closed or barricaded with a grille, unless it is given special consideration by the local council.

EVERY home is designed to have sufficient space, light and ventilation as well as meet fire safety standards.

This set of guidelines, known as the Uniform Building By-Laws (UBBL), was drafted in 1984 and has been revised several times over the years.