Periyakulam Master Plan
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, through G.O.Ms.No.191 dated 14 February 1901, approved publication of the Master Plan for the Periyakulam Local Planning Area. The plan, submitted by the Director of Town and Country Planning, provides the basic framework for guiding the town's development and includes permissible land uses and development control rules.
What the document does
The Periyakulam Master Plan was approved for publication by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, under G.O.Ms.No.191 dated 14 February 1901. The approval was given under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971, following submission of the plan by the Director of Town and Country Planning.
The government also condoned a delay of 1,605 days in preparing and resubmitting the plan. Approved copies were communicated to the Director of Town and Country Planning.
Purpose and coverage
The Periyakulam Master Plan is described as the basic document for the development of the town. It studies the town's social, economic and physical conditions, identifies existing problems and development potential, and proposes measures and policies for future growth.
The stated aims include:
- Guiding development in an orderly manner.
- Addressing needs arising from population growth and migration.
- Improving comfort and convenience for different activities.
- Identifying solutions to the town's growing problems.
- Providing a healthy and liveable environment.
- Setting out planning and development policy for the future.
The contents cover the existing situation, the scope of urbanisation, objectives, policy tools and implementation programmes. Annexures include permissible uses in use zones and development control rules.
Authorities involved
The Periyakulam Local Planning Authority was responsible for preparing and submitting the master plan for the notified local planning area. The document records approval in Resolution No.4 dated 11 June 1987 of the Periyakulam Local Planning Authority.
The Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Government of Tamil Nadu, submitted the plan for government approval. The plan also records earlier government consent for publication of the notice of preparation through G.O.Ms.No.682, Housing and Urban Development Department, dated 28 August 1984.
Why it may matter for property
The Periyakulam Master Plan provides the planning framework for development within the Periyakulam Local Planning Area. Its annexures on permissible uses in use zones and development control rules may be relevant when considering how land can be used or developed.
The approved master plan and all its enclosures must be available for public inspection at the office of the Commissioner of Periyakulam Municipality during office hours.
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Common questions
Where can I inspect the approved Periyakulam Master Plan?
The plan and all its enclosures must be kept open for public inspection at the office of the Commissioner of Periyakulam Municipality during office hours.
Does the Periyakulam Master Plan contain land use information?
Yes. The listed annexures include permissible uses in use zones and development control rules.
Which authority prepared the Periyakulam Master Plan?
The Periyakulam Local Planning Authority was responsible for preparing the plan, which was submitted to the government by the Director of Town and Country Planning.
What subjects are covered by the Periyakulam Master Plan?
The contents include the existing situation, scope of urbanisation, objectives, policy tools and programmes for implementation.
