Variation to the Approved Second Master Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026 of Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority for Chennai Metropolitan Area (2025)
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, dated August 13, 2025, publishes planning variations issued by the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, the Salem Local Planning Authority and for the Kumbakonam Local Planning Area. These notices change land use classifications for specific survey numbers in Kuthambakkam, Peerkankaranai, Salem Local Planning Area and Dharasuram, and they matter to owners, buyers and developers of those lands because future development must follow the revised zoning and stated conditions.
What this gazette notice does
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, dated August 13, 2025, publishes official land use variations affecting parts of Chennai Metropolitan Area, Salem Local Planning Area and Kumbakonam Local Planning Area. The issuing authorities named in the text are the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, the Salem Local Planning Authority and the Governor of Tamil Nadu for the Kumbakonam variation.
Who may be affected
This gazette notice is relevant if you own, plan to buy, or want to develop land in the survey numbers listed below.
- Kuthambakkam Village, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District
- Peerkankaranai Village, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District
- Pallipatti Village, Salem Local Planning Area
- Omalur (Part) Village, Salem Local Planning Area
- Dharasuram Village, Kumbakonam Local Planning Area
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority changes
Kuthambakkam Village, Tiruvallur District
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, by Letter No. R1/0080/2024-1, adds Map P.P.D. / M.P II (V) No.62/2025 to be read with Map No: MP-II/CMA (VP) 159 / 2008.
The explanatory note says these survey numbers are reclassified from Primary Residential Use Zone to Institutional Use Zone:
- Survey Nos. 772/1B1A, 1B1B, 1B1C, 1B1D, 1B2A, 1B2B, 1B2C, 1B3A, 772/1B3B and 774/1B2
Conditions stated:
- Water Resources Department conditions must be complied with while taking up development.
- Necessary arrangement must be provided for free flow of water through the existing drain in the western periphery within the site.
Peerkankaranai Village, Chengalpattu District
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, by Letter No. R2/0096/2024-1, adds Map P.P.D. / M.P II (V) No.66/2025 to be read with Map No: MP-II/CMA (TP) 30/2008.
The explanatory note says Survey Nos. 107/14A, 14B and 107/15, old Survey Nos. 107 and 108, are reclassified from Mixed Residential Use Zone to Institutional Use Zone for construction of church building.
Condition stated:
- Assembly Hall Kalyanamandapam shall not be constructed within the premises, as the site is about only 9.10m road.
Salem Local Planning Area changes
The Salem Local Planning Authority publishes two variations to the approved Salem Master Plan.
- In Pallipatti Village, S.F.No.125P is adjusted so that S.F.Nos.125/1A and 125/1B2 are excluded from the agricultural entry, and a new entry is added after Water Bodies.
- In Omalur (Part) Village, S.F.No.312 is adjusted so that S.F.Nos.312/1B2, 312/2B1 and 312/2B3 are excluded from the agricultural entry, and a new entry is added after Water Bodies.
- The text states land use zone conversion from Agricultural Use Zone to Residential Use Zone has been ordered.
- All developments at the proposed sites must comply with the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019.
Kumbakonam Local Planning Area change
The Governor of Tamil Nadu publishes a variation to the review approved Master Plan of Kumbakonam Local Planning Area for Dharasuram Village.
- In Residential Use Zone (MR-3), S.F.No: 230/3A2 and 230/3B shall be added after S.F.204.
- In Agriculture use zone (AGW-3), the entry is changed to 209 to 229, 230 Part, 231, 232, except 230/3A2 and 230/3B.
- Extent mentioned is 4.19 Acres.
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Common questions
My land is in Kuthambakkam. Has its zoning changed?
If your land is in the listed survey numbers in Kuthambakkam Village, it has been reclassified from Primary Residential Use Zone to Institutional Use Zone. The notice also says development must comply with Water Resources Department conditions and keep free flow of water through the existing western drain.
Can a church be built on the Peerkankaranai site mentioned here?
Yes. The notice says Survey Nos. 107/14A, 14B and 107/15 in Peerkankaranai Village are reclassified from Mixed Residential Use Zone to Institutional Use Zone for construction of church building.
Does the Peerkankaranai reclassification allow a marriage hall or assembly hall too?
No. The notice specifically says Assembly Hall Kalyanamandapam shall not be constructed within the premises, because the site is about only 9.10m road.
What should a buyer or developer check in the Salem sites covered here?
The gazette says the Salem changes involve conversion from Agricultural Use Zone to Residential Use Zone for the specified exclusions in Pallipatti Village and Omalur (Part) Village. It also says all developments intended at the proposed sites should comply with the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019.
