Delegation of powers for planning permission in Avadi Corporation
Proceedings No. RT/16127/2019-2 dated 24.9.2019, issued by the Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, revises the delegation of powers to the Commissioner, Avadi Corporation, for granting planning permission within Avadi Corporation areas inside the Chennai Metropolitan Area. It expands the residential building category that Avadi Corporation can approve, and confirms that existing delegated powers continue for certain commercial, institutional, industrial buildings and for layout subdivisions.
What this document is
Proceedings No. RT/16127/2019-2 dated 24.9.2019 was issued by the Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Chennai 600 008. It gives revised delegated powers to the Commissioner, Avadi Corporation, to grant planning permission in Avadi Corporation areas that fall within the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
Why the powers were revised
The text says the Government of Tamil Nadu increased the Floor Space Index for buildings from 1.5 to 2.0 in Government Order (Standing) No. 147, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 26.10.2018. It also says Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 were notified in Government Order (Standing) No. 18, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 4.2.2019.
Following these changes, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority states that it had been examining and approving planning permission applications based on the increased Floor Space Index from October 2018 onward. The revised delegation is issued to help grant planning permission for applications involving the additional floor area now allowed.
What changed for residential buildings
For residential buildings, the delegated power given to the Commissioner, Avadi Corporation, is widened.
Previously delegated power:
- Ground floor and first floor, or stilt floor and two floors.
- Up to 6 dwelling units.
- Up to 9 metres in height.
Revised delegated power:
- Ground floor and two floors, or stilt floor and three floors.
- Up to 8 dwelling units.
- Up to 12 metres in height.
- Up to 7,000 square feet in extent.
What continues without change
Proceedings No. RT/16127/2019-2 dated 24.9.2019 also says the already delegated powers continue for some other categories.
These continue as before:
- Commercial use buildings, up to 12 metres in height.
- Institutional buildings and factories, planning permission can continue to be granted up to 18.3 metres in height based on the already delegated powers.
- Planning permission for plot subdivisions will continue under the existing delegation.
Who this affects
This matters to property owners, buyers, builders and professionals dealing with planning permission in Avadi Corporation areas within the Chennai Metropolitan Area. If a residential proposal falls within the revised limits, the Commissioner, Avadi Corporation, has the delegated authority mentioned here to grant planning permission.
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Common questions
Does this document affect residential building approvals in Avadi?
Yes. Proceedings No. RT/16127/2019-2 dated 24.9.2019 revises the delegated powers for residential buildings in Avadi Corporation areas within the Chennai Metropolitan Area.
What residential buildings can Avadi Corporation approve under the revised delegation?
The revised delegation covers residential buildings up to 12 metres in height, up to 7,000 square feet in extent, with not more than 8 dwelling units, as ground floor and two floors or stilt floor and three floors.
Did the powers for commercial or industrial buildings change here?
The text says the existing delegated powers continue for commercial use buildings up to 12 metres in height, and for institutional buildings and factories planning permission can continue up to 18.3 metres in height based on the already delegated powers.
Does this document say anything about plot subdivision approvals?
Yes. It says the current delegation already in force for granting planning permission for plot subdivisions will continue.
