The Chencharu masterplan at a glance
In June 2024, HDB unveiled the Chencharu masterplan for a new 70-hectare estate in Yishun. The site was once plantations and farms, and later had recreational and commercial uses. It is bounded by Yishun Avenue 1, Yishun Avenue 2 and Sembawang Road, with Khatib MRT on its eastern edge.
Key features of the plan
About 10,000 homes
To be built by 2040, with at least 80% public housing and the rest private.
Bus-only corridor
A 400-metre stretch of Chencharu Link will be reserved for buses, supporting car-lite living.
New park and green links
A new park, plus an east-west link joining it to the existing neighbourhood park near Khatib MRT.
Central hub
A new hawker centre, bus interchange and retail, all within the Chencharu Close mixed-use site.
Community facilities
Land set aside for an educational institution and a nursing home, among other uses.
Car-lite design
Analysts have compared Chencharu's planning approach to Tengah, with walking, cycling and buses prioritised.
Where Chencharu Central Residences fits in
Chencharu Central Residences is on the mixed-use site at Chencharu Close, the estate's central transport and food hub. Thousands of future Chencharu residents are expected to pass through its bus interchange and hawker centre. That should keep the retail lively and the area well served. For residents, it means daily needs are downstairs rather than a bus ride away.
Why buying early in a new estate can matter
- The surroundings mature after you buy. Parks, schools and neighbourhood amenities are added over time.
- Limited private supply. With at least 80% public housing, there may be few competing private projects in Chencharu.
- The trade-off: construction around you for several years as other phases are built. Ask which plots next to your preferred stack are still undeveloped.
See the location guide for what is already around Khatib, or register for the preview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chencharu?
Chencharu is a new estate in Yishun, bounded by Yishun Avenue 1, Yishun Avenue 2 and Sembawang Road, next to Khatib MRT.
How many homes will Chencharu have?
About 10,000 homes by 2040, of which at least 80% will be public housing, according to HDB's June 2024 announcement.
What does the name Chencharu mean?
Chencharu is the name of the area, which was home to plantations and farms in the early 1900s and later had recreational and commercial uses before HDB planned the new estate.
What was the first BTO project in Chencharu?
The first BTO project in Chencharu was launched in HDB's June 2024 sales exercise, with roughly 1,200 flats.