Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA.I) Department, issued the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 under G.O. (Ms.) No. 18 dated 4 February 2019, with a listed effective date of 1 January 2019. The rules govern development permission, building permits, land use conformity, layouts, construction standards, completion certificates and the registration of professionals.
Purpose and scope
The Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 were issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu through the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MA.I) Department under G.O. (Ms.) No. 18 dated 4 February 2019. The listed effective date is 1 January 2019. The rules bring planning permission, building approval, development controls and building standards into one framework.
Who may be affected
The Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 are relevant to owners, buyers, developers and professionals dealing with construction or development. They cover applications involving subdivision, layouts, reconstitution or amalgamation of land, change of land use, construction of buildings or structures, and change of use of buildings.
The rules also provide for the registration and responsibilities of architects, engineers, structural engineers, construction engineers, quality auditors, town planners and developers. They address the appointment of professionals and changes involving an owner, developer or professional.
Main provisions
The Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 include provisions on:
- Written permission for development and identification of the competent authority.
- Applications for planning permission and building permits, scrutiny fees, plan requirements, inspection and sanction.
- Limitations, renewal and cancellation of permission, and demolition of buildings.
- Conformity with Master Plans, Detailed Development Plans and designated land use zones.
- Proposed road widths and areas where development is prohibited or restricted.
- Completion certificates, illegal occupation and illegal development.
- Site approval, setbacks, floor space index, coverage, zoning and shelter charges.
- Planning parameters for non high rise buildings, high rise buildings, industries, institutions and transport terminals.
- Layouts, subdivisions, Transferable Development Rights and premium floor space index.
- Structural safety, exits, sanitation, storm water drainage, electrical installations, fire safety and water conservation.
- Accessibility for differently abled people, elderly people and children.
- Parking, solar energy capture, tree preservation and conservation of buildings of historical or architectural interest.
Applications and supporting material
The Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019 include Form A for land subdivision, layout, reconstitution, amalgamation and change of land use. Form B covers construction of a building or structure and change of use of a building. Annexures also address parking, industry classifications, hospitals, sanitation, structural safety, hazard protection, professional qualifications and construction progress certificates.
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Common questions
Do I need permission to subdivide or combine land for building purposes?
The rules include Form A for permission to subdivide, lay out, reconstitute or amalgamate land for building purposes. Form A also covers an application for change of land use.
Do the rules cover a change in how an existing building is used?
Yes. Form B covers applications for construction of a building or structure and for change of use of a building.
Do the rules require a completion certificate?
The rules contain a separate part on applying for a completion certificate. They also address illegal occupation of buildings and illegal developments.
Are layouts and land subdivisions covered?
Yes. The development regulations include layout and subdivision regulations, and the annexures provide an application form for subdivision and layout permission.
