FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Planning Permission is the permission to be obtained under the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 before carrying out any development in the land/ building in both plan and non- plan areas.
No. The Planning Permission is issued by the Town and Country Planning Department and it is different from the building license. A developer needs to obtain both.
You have to apply to the concerned Local Planning Authority or Municipal Corporation or Town Panchayat or Village Panchayat.
| a) Local Bodies | Building plan for residential use of total built-up area upto 10,000 Sq.ft and upto 8 dwelling units not exceeding 12 meters in height upto Stilt +3 Floors or Ground + 2 Floors. For Commercial Buildings upto 2,000 Sq.ft. |
| b) Directorate of Town and Country Planning | Issue Planning Permission for Residential Buildings above 10,000 Sq.ft, for Commercial Buildings above 2,000 Sq.ft. |
Plan areas are those areas in Tamil Nadu wherein the Directorate of Town and Country Planning has prepared Master Plan which are duly consent and approved by the Government. Under Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act.
Non-Plan areas are those areas other than plan areas which do not have an approved master plan.
Before you undertake any development you have to obtain Planning Permission from the DTCP, which is must under the Town & Country Planning Act. The permission is valid for 8 years from the date of issue.
Development, as per the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, means carrying out of any building, engineering, or other such operations on, land and includes making any change in the use of Control Rules forming part of the Master Plan/Detailed development plan.
Five copies of plans showing:
A.
1. A detailed site plan with the site distinguished clearly and the proposed structure located within the site, indicating specifically the dimensions by which it is set back from the property boundaries.
2. Plan, elevation and sectional details of the structure proposed to be constructed or developed, distinguishing clearly the existing developments if any, as also full relevant details if the development comprised of institution of new use or change of use.
3. Key plan showing the location of the site. These plans and the application are to be signed by the applicant and an Architect or a Surveyor, licensed by the local body for the purpose.
B. Clearance from the competent authority (if necessary)
C. Sale deed / Lease deed and Patta to establish your title to the land.
Your site will be inspected by both the District Town and country Planning Officer or an official of the Local body as the case may be.
Your application will be scrutinized with reference to the land use for which site has been designed under the Building Plan or the Detailed Development Plan read with Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act.
If the application satisfies Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 Planning Permission will be issued.
With the Corporation / Municipality / Town Panchayat / Panchayat Union, or directly, DTCP office as the case may be.
A decision on your application will be communicated to you, barring exceptional circumstances, within 30 days from the date on which you file your application.
| Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|
| Ordinary Building | 30 days |
| Special Building | 45 days |
| Industrial Building | 45 days |
| Institution Building | 45 days |
| Multi Storied Building | 90 days |
| Layout | 60 days |
| Time for forwarding to Government for change of land use of Master Plan | 60 days |
| Approval of change of land use of Detailed Development Plan | 60 days |
If you carry out any developments without proper permission it will be treated as unauthorized development. Construction made without permission can be demolished under the Act.
In the case of deviation from the approved plan also, permission is to be obtained. A revised plan showing the deviations should be submitted and the procedure for the approval of the original plan will apply to all such deviation plans also.
If Permission is refused by the Local body or the DTCP, you may appeal to the Government in Housing and Urban Development Department.
If your application is fit to be approved, a demand will be sent to you by the local body / DTCP for payment of development charges and other fees applicable. The rate will depend on the proposed uses and the floor area.
Scrutiny Fees :
a) Rs. 1.50/Sq.m (Layout)
b) Rs. 2.00/Sq.m (Building)
Security Deposit : 50% of I & A Charges (Refundable without interest)
Display Board : Rs. 10,000/-
Development Charges : Levy based on LPA Resolution with prior approval of Director.
Publication Charges :
a) Rs. 30,000/- (for CMA Area)
b) Rs. 20,000/- (for others)
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