Licensees are required to seek approval for any co-located non-licensable services not listed in the Fourth Schedule, including co-located retail shops. Licensees licensed to operate residential facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes and hospices, would be given standing approvals to provide certain retail and F&B services (e.g., florist, food courts). Once approved, the licensee does not need to seek approval again if the tenant is changed subsequently for the same retail service. However, if the type of retail service changes, the licensee would need to re-apply for approval from MOH (e.g., if a co-located coffee shop changes to a hairdresser).

For all other licensees not given a standing approval, the licensee will need to seek approval if the tenant or the type of retail service changes.