Master Plan for CMA - 2026
The Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority issued Map No. MP-II / CMDA 1 / 2008 as part of the Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026. The map records existing land use in the Chennai Metropolitan Area in 2006, using categories such as residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, agricultural, waterbody and non-urban land.
What the map covers
Map No. MP-II / CMDA 1 / 2008, issued by the Member Secretary, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, presents existing land use across the Chennai Metropolitan Area in 2006. It forms part of the Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026.
The map shows the Chennai Metropolitan Area boundary and also identifies city, taluk and village boundaries. Places and administrative areas visible in the supplied map include Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur Taluk, Ambattur Taluk, Poonamallee Taluk, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu Taluk and Sriperumbudur.
Land use information shown
The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority legend distinguishes the following land use and physical categories:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Institutional
- Industrial
- Open space and recreational land, identified as OSR
- Waterbody
- Agricultural
- Forest
- Low-lying land
- Brick kiln
- Non-urban land
- Hill
The map also marks national highways, railway lines, the Inner Ring Road and the National Highway bypass road. These transport features can help readers locate land in relation to major roads and rail corridors.
Who may find it relevant
The Chennai Metropolitan Area existing land use map may be relevant to property buyers, owners, surveyors, planners and other professionals who need historical land use context. A reader can use the mapped boundaries, settlements, transport routes and land use colours to understand how an area was recorded in 2006.
Important limitation
Map No. MP-II / CMDA 1 / 2008 is labelled as an existing land use map for 2006. The supplied text does not state that every category is a current planning permission, present zoning classification or approval for construction. It also does not provide plot-level survey details, development conditions or procedures for changing land use. A property decision should therefore not be based on the map alone where current or parcel-specific information is required.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
Does the map show the current permitted use of my property?
The map is labelled Chennai Metropolitan Area existing land use 2006. The supplied text does not say that its categories are current planning permissions or present zoning classifications.
What land use categories can I check on the map?
The legend includes residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, OSR, waterbody, agricultural, forest, low-lying, brick kiln, non-urban and hill categories.
Does the map show administrative boundaries?
Yes. Map No. MP-II / CMDA 1 / 2008 marks the Chennai Metropolitan Area boundary, city boundary, taluk boundaries and village boundaries.
Can I use the map to locate major transport routes?
Yes. The Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority legend identifies national highways, railway lines, the Inner Ring Road and the National Highway bypass road.
