tn.gov.in Land Use Details & Project Pending Status Tamil Nadu : Directorate of Town & Country Planning

Organization : Directorate of Town & Country Planning Tamil Nadu
Facility : Land Use Details & Project Pending Status

Home Page :http://www.tn.gov.in/tcp/
Pending Status :http://www.tn.gov.in/tcp/pending_status.html
Land Use Details : http://www.tn.gov.in/tcp/lpa_office.htm

Tamilnadu Planning Permission

Planning Permission is the permission to be obtained under the Town and Country Planning Act 1971 before carrying out any development in the land/ building in both plan and non- plan areas.

Related : Commissionerate of Land Reforms Chief Minister’s Uzhavar Pathukappu Thittam Tamil Nadu : www.statusin.in/1412.html

Obtain Planning Permission :
You have to apply to the concerned Local Planning Authority or Municipal Corporation or Town Panchayat or Village Panchayat, which would** based on the power delegated** to them either issue the planning permission themselves or refer to the office with jurisdiction for issue of planning permission.

Powers delegated to the various offices :
Up to 2000 Sq.ft for commercial building (G+1) or 4000 Sq.ft for Residential building restricted to G+2, No delegation for approval of layouts. Office of the Member Secretary, Local Planning Authority/ Regional Deputy Director/ Member Secretary, New Town Development Authority Ordinary building and Special building** ** Upto** 25000 Sq.ft., School building without restriction on area
Industrial building/ installation without restriction on the floor space.
Layout : Up to 5 acres in urban areas 10 acres in rural areas. All buildings not falling in the above categories are approved by the Directorate.

Plan area in DTCP :
Plan areas are those areas in Tamil Nadu other than CMDA areas, wherein the Department of Town and Country Planning has prepared Master Plan which are duly approved by the Government.

Non-Plan area in DTCP :
Non-Plan areas are those areas other than plan areas within the jurisdiction of DTCP, which do not have an approved master plan.

Validity of Planning Permission :
The Planning Permission is valid for 3 years and it can be renewed for another period of 3 years on the application before one month of the expiry of the first permission.

Activities requiring planning permission :
Any kind of construction, for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional and formation of layouts require planning permission.
The building construction can be one of the following types viz. ordinary building, special building, Group Development and Multi storeyed building.

Obtain Reclassification of Land Use

Reclassification forms (duly filled) along with the required documents as mentioned in the website** is to be submitted to the concerned Local Body or Local Planning Authority/ New Town Development Authority, after due scrutiny the same would be forwarded to Government for orders by the Directorate.

Documents to be submitted for reclassification :
** Notary Public attested copy of documents. (Sale deed/ lease deed/ power of attorney)
** NOC in Original from Tahsildar
** Encumbrance Certificate for 13 Years
** Site Plan
** Topo Plan (500 mts.)
** Chitta, Adangal, Patta/ A.Register, TSLR

Ordinary building :
Ordinary building is the building upto 2 floors and with less than 4 dwelling units in case of residential and in the case of commercial building the floor areas is less than 300 m2.

FAQ On Tamilnadu Planning Permission

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Tamil Nadu Planning Permission

Q1: What is planning permission?
A1: Planning permission, also known as development permission or building permit, is the legal authorization granted by the local planning authority for the construction, alteration, or change of land use for a particular property. It ensures that the proposed development adheres to the applicable planning and building regulations.

Q2: Who grants planning permission in Tamil Nadu?
A2: In Tamil Nadu, the granting of planning permission is the responsibility of the respective local planning authorities. These authorities may include the Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), or other local bodies depending on the location of the property.

Q3: When is planning permission required in Tamil Nadu?
A3: Planning permission is typically required for various types of development activities, including new construction, major renovations, change of land use, additions to existing structures, and certain changes to the external appearance of buildings. The specific requirements may vary based on the location and nature of the development.