Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Corporation of Chennai
Facility :Application for Approval of Building Plan

Home Page : https://chennaicorporation.gov.in/gcc/online-services/town-planning/
Download here :https://www.statusin.in/uploads/5265-0BuildingPlanApplication.pdf

Chennai Corporation Building Plan Approval

Building construction for various purposes such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional etc.,

Related / Similar Facility : Chennai Corporation Online Property Tax Payment

** Sub-division of plots wherein the number of plots are less than 8
** Layouts of lands (wherein the plots are more than 8) needs to be approved by Tamil Nadu Town & Country Planning Act, 1971 and Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919.

For the Corporation Chennai limits the above two Acts are enforced by Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) and Corporation of Chennai. CMDA is enforcing the Tamil Nadu Town & Country Planning Act, 1971 with rules called Development Regulations (DR) and Corporation of Chennai enforces Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919 governed by rules called Chennai City Building Rules, 1972.

For any type of developments two types of approvals has to be obtained. First is the planning permission which is governed by the Tamil Nadu Town & Country planning Act 1971and with the rules in Development Regulation of Second Master Plan. Second is the building permit which is governed by the Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act, 1919 with the rules in Chennai City Building Rules.

Corporation of Chennai is sanctioning both the Planning Permission applications and building applications simultaneously for the buildings / land as mentioned in the Sl.No. 5 (a) to (d) above.

How To Apply For Building Plan Approval?

The applications in this regard shall be submitted in the respective Regional Offices by the applicants / land owners.

Application Forms : (a)For Planning Permission Application:
** Form “B” with checklist [shall be obtained from CMDA]
** Building Application Form [shall be downloaded from the Website of Corporation of Chennai]
** For Sub-division/Layout Application :
** From “A” with checklist [shall be obtained from CMDA]
** Building Application for which the Planning Permissions are issued by CMDA.

Note :
This letter format is applicable only for Demolition application wherein the application is submitted only for demolition of existing building.
If it is for Demolition of existing building & Reconstruction of building then the applications mentioned in 16 (a) (i) & (ii) has to be enclosed.

Building Plan Approval Procedure

The Procedure for online approval of plan are as follows :
** The online submission of plan is only for the planning permission for construction of ordinary buildings up to 9.0 m height (stilt + 2 floors (or) Ground +First floor), incremental second floor over the first floor after three years from sanction of first floor, Industrial buildings and Institutional buildings up to 15.25 meters height.

** The online submission of plan is not required for Demolition Application, Sub-division / layout of plots The Building Applications for which planning permission are issued by CMDA the Online submission of plan is not required.

** The Auto DCR software is used in the process for online approval of plans.

** The detailed procedure for Auto DCR is displayed in the pre DCR help manual in the Building Plan Submission portal of Greater Chennai Corporation Website.

FAQ On Building Plan Approval

Sure, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Chennai Corporation Building Plan Approval:

What is Building Plan Approval?
Building Plan Approval is a permission granted by the Chennai Corporation to construct a building. It is necessary to obtain Building Plan Approval before starting any construction work.

What are the benefits of obtaining Building Plan Approval?
There are a number of benefits to obtaining Building Plan Approval, including:
** It is a legal requirement.
** It ensures that the building is constructed in accordance with the building codes.
** It helps to prevent disputes between the builder and the owner.
** It helps to ensure that the building is safe and habitable.

Who can apply for Building Plan Approval?
Any person who owns land in Chennai and wants to construct a building on it can apply for Building Plan Approval.