Building & Layout Approval Rules and Procedures

In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 32 and section 122 of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1972), section 191 and 303 of the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, and many other relevant acts, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, has made the following Rules. The Rules are to come into force from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.

The new buildings and Layouts rules require, the following in addition to other requirements.

∆ 10% of layout area excluding roads, additionally, shall be reserved for "Public Purpose" for purchase at Guideline value.

∆ Within the above ceiling 5% of area shall be reserved and transferred to the Local Body free of cost through a registered gift deed before the actual sanction of the layout.

∆ "No such area reserved shall measures less than 100 square metres with a minimum dimension of 10 metres."

∆ Reserve plots under Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

∆ Reserve at least 3 percent of the total area for commercial purposes

∆ The cost of laying improvements to the systems in respect of road, water supply,
sewerage, drainage ..... be borne by the applicant."


PART II - Manner of Obtaining Permission
Application for Planning, Permission & Building Permit- Scrutiny fees -Plan Requirements -Inspection -Sanction - Limitations of permission -Demolition of buildings -Cancellation of permit -Renewal of permit

PART III - Conformity of Developments
Development Regulations -Master Plan / Detailed Development Plan - Correlation of land use zones in Master Plan, Detailed Development Plan- Width of roads - Prohibited /restricted areas

PART IV - Completion Certificate Application for Completion Certificate - Illegal occupation of building - Illegal developments

PART V - Registration of Professionals
Registration of Architects (RA), Engineers (RE), Structural Engineers (SE),
Construction Engineers (CE), Quality Auditors (QA), Town Planners (TP)
and Developers (D), and their Duties and Responsibilities - Appointment of Professionals -Change of Owner/Developer/Professionals - Applicability of other rules

PART VI - Development Regulations
Requirement for site approval- Structures in setback spaces- Spaces excluded from FSI and Coverage computation- Areas of special character- Boundaries of land use zones
- Regulations to over ride other Rules and Regulations- Zoning Regulations
- Shelter Charges - Planning Parameters for Non High Rise Buildings- Planning Parameters for Industries- Planning Parameters for Institutional Buildings
- Planning Parameters for Transport Terminals- Special rules for High Rise Buildings- Rules for I.T. Developments availing additional F.S.I. benefits- Reservation of land for community recreational purposes in cases of Non
High Rise buildings/ High Rise building developments- Corridor / Verandah width - Provisions for differently abled, elderly and children- Solar Energy capture- Wind Electricity Generator- Electrical Transformer Rooms- Layout and Sub-division Regulations- Transferable Development Rights (TDR)- Premium FSI
- Repeal and savings

PART VII - Building Rules Structural safety
- Requirements of parts of buildings- Exit requirements- Sanitation requirements
- Storm water drainage - Electrical and Allied Installations (including lightening protection of buildings)- Air conditioning, Heating and Mechanical ventilation- Gas Supply- Boiler Room - Acoustics, Sound insulation and Noise control

Annexure
l. Form –A Application for Permission for sub-division / Layout or reconstitution or amalgamation of land for building
purposes and for change of use of land
II. Form –B Application for Permission for carrying out construction of building or structure, change of use of building
III. Form of undertaking
IV. Parking requirements
V. List of cottage industries
VI. List of Industries classified as “Green”
VII. List of Industries classified as “Orange”
VIII. List of Industries permissible inSpecial and Hazardous’ Industries Use zone
IX. Regulations for Special Provisions for Hospital Buildings
X. Sanitation requirements
XI. Structural safety
XII. Protection against Hazards
XIII. Registration, qualification and duties & Responsibility of professionals
XIV. Form No.1 Structural Design basis report
Form No.2 Notice for commencement of work
Form No.3 Progress Certificate – Plinth stage
Form No.4 Progress Certificate – Last Storey
Form No.5 Completion Report
Form No.6 Building completion certificate by Registered Architect/Engineer
Form No.7 Building completion certificate by Registered Construction Engineer
Form No.8 Building completion certificate by Registered Structural Engineer
From No.9 Structural Inspection Report 161
Form No.10 Model proforma for Technical Audit Report
XV. Special additional regulations for schools
XVI. Conservation of heritage sites including heritage
buildings, heritage precincts and natural feature areas
XVII. Development prohibited/restricted areas
XVIII. Zoning Regulations
XIX. Areas set apart for High Rise Buildings in CMA
XX. Swimming Pool or Pool
XXI. Installation of Closed Circuit Television units in public buildings
XXII. Rainwater Conservation
XXIII. Completion Certificate Norms

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