Application for Planning Permission for Laying Out of Land for Building Purposes, Under Section 49 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, Form B
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued Form B for owners, legal representatives or applicants seeking planning permission to develop land for building purposes, or asking whether a proposed development is permissible. The form collects ownership, site, existing use, proposed use and plan details, and requires applicants to accept conditions concerning approval, inspections, approved plans and completion plans.
What the form covers
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Form B is addressed to the Member Secretary of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority. It is used to apply for planning permission for development of land for building purposes, or to ask whether a proposed type of development is permissible.
The applicant must identify the land, its survey and block details, the intended purpose and whether it is within an approved layout. The owner or legal representative of every part of the land must request permission and sign the application.
Information required
Form B asks the applicant to provide:
- The applicant's name, address and telephone number.
- The full location and area of the site, including door or plot number, town survey number, division or ward, street and local authority.
- Details of the proposed development and the intended use of the land or buildings.
- Whether the work involves new buildings, alterations, extensions, additions or a change of use.
- Present and previous uses of the land or buildings.
- Floor areas proposed for residential, trading, office, industrial and other uses.
- Details of adjoining land owned or controlled by the applicant.
- Parking, loading and unloading arrangements.
- Whether trees will be felled or an advertisement board erected, with positions shown on the plan where applicable.
Plans and supporting material
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority Form B requires a key map showing the site, nearby streets, boundaries and adjoining land owned or controlled by the applicant. It also asks for a detailed site plan at a scale of not less than 1:800, building plans showing each floor, sections and front elevation, and the particulars in the annexure.
The form provides for signatures from the owner or applicant and the licensed surveyor. Inapplicable portions should be struck out.
Applicant commitments
Under the conditions in Form B, the applicant agrees:
- Not to start development until planning permission is granted by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
- To build only according to approved site and building plans and applicable requirements.
- To make modifications required through a notice or confirmed order of the Authority.
- To keep an approved site plan and sanctioned building plans at the site while work is in progress and make them available for inspection.
- To submit completion plans within fifteen days after completion of the development.
An applicant asking only whether a type of development is permissible may provide information under items 1, 2 and 3 only.
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Common questions
Can I use Form B only to check whether my proposed development is permissible?
Yes. The note says applicants seeking only to find out whether a type of development is permissible may provide information under items 1, 2 and 3 only.
Can construction begin as soon as Form B is submitted?
No. The applicant must agree not to proceed with development until planning permission is granted by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority.
What plans must accompany the application?
The form asks for a key map, a detailed site plan at a scale of not less than 1:800, and building plans showing floor plans, sections and the front elevation.
Must approved plans be kept at the construction site?
Yes. During development, an approved site plan and copies of the sanctioned building plans must be kept at the site and made available for inspection at reasonable times.
