Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
Master Plan Proposed Land Use 2021
The Master Plan Proposed Land Use 2021 is a land use map for the Thiruchengode Local Planning Area, prepared by the Government of Tamil Nadu Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Salem Region, with the Housing and Urban Development Department shown in the approval lines. It identifies planning boundaries, existing and proposed land uses, roads, water bodies and hillocks, and limits buildings within 1.0 kilometre of the compound wall of a heritage temple to 9.0 metres in height, consisting of ground plus two floors.
What the map covers
The Master Plan Proposed Land Use 2021 covers the Thiruchengode Local Planning Area. The map is presented by the Government of Tamil Nadu Directorate of Town and Country Planning, Salem Region. It also carries approval or signature lines for the Thiruchengode Local Planning Authority, the Deputy Director of Town and Country Planning, the Additional Director of Town and Country Planning, the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning, and the Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department.
The map is drawn at a scale of 1:8000 and divides the planning area by boundaries and land use classifications.
Boundaries and physical features shown
The Master Plan Proposed Land Use 2021 identifies:
- The local planning area boundary.
- Ward boundaries.
- Block boundaries.
- Detailed Development Plan boundaries.
- Roads.
- Water bodies.
- Hillocks.
- Proposed roads.
Localities visible on the map include Thiruchengode, Devanakurichi, Karuveppampatti, Kailasampalayam, Kumaramanagalam, Pokkanpalayam and Attipalayam.
Land use classifications
The map legend distinguishes between existing and proposed land uses. The listed categories are:
- Residential.
- Commercial.
- Industrial.
- Educational.
- Public and semi-public.
- Agriculture wet.
- Park.
Property buyers, owners and professionals can use the mapped location of a site to check which existing or proposed land use category is shown for that area. The map also allows them to see whether the site is near a proposed road, water body, hillock or Detailed Development Plan boundary.
Heritage temple height restriction
The Master Plan Proposed Land Use 2021 states that buildings to be constructed within a 1.0 kilometre radius from the compound wall of a heritage temple may be built only up to 9.0 metres in height. The map describes this as ground plus two floors.
This restriction is relevant to anyone considering construction or redevelopment within the marked heritage temple radius. The supplied text does not provide separate procedures, exemptions, fees or application requirements.
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
How can I tell the planned use of my property in Thiruchengode?
Locate the property on the Master Plan Proposed Land Use 2021 and compare it with the legend. The map classifies land as residential, commercial, industrial, educational, public and semi-public, agriculture wet, or park.
Does the map show both current and future land uses?
Yes. The legend separately identifies existing and proposed land uses.
What is the building height limit near the heritage temple?
Within 1.0 kilometre of the heritage temple compound wall, buildings to be constructed are limited to 9.0 metres in height, described as ground plus two floors.
Does the map show proposed roads and planning boundaries?
Yes. It shows proposed roads, the local planning area boundary, ward and block boundaries, and Detailed Development Plan boundaries.
