CM Chandrababu Approves Reforms in Urban Planning Sector

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu conducted a review meeting on Monday focusing on the Municipal and Urban Development Department. The CM reviewed reports submitted by officials on the implementation of reforms in the urban planning sector and approved several key decisions. Post-meeting, Municipal Minister Ponguri Narayana shared the details with the media.

Officials had formed seven teams and visited ten states to identify and include the best practices from those regions into the urban planning report presented during the review.

Key Decisions and Announcements

Approval Process Through Licensed Surveyors
A new system allowing licensed surveyors to approve building plans for constructions up to five floors has been introduced for the first time.

This initiative is expected to eliminate the need for 95% of applicants to visit urban local body offices for approvals.

Single-Window System for Permissions
From December 31, a single-window system will be implemented for building and layout permissions.

Licensed surveyors can upload plans online, and approvals will be granted immediately upon payment of fees.

Violations of approved plans will result in license cancellation and criminal charges against the surveyors.

Exemption from TDR Bonds
Those losing land to road expansions will no longer require Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) bonds for additional floor construction in the same area.

However, TDR bonds will still be necessary for constructing additional floors in alternative locations.

Cellar Parking Proposals
The CM approved proposals to allow cellar parking for residential buildings exceeding 500 square yards in size.

Setback Modifications
The setback limit for buildings taller than 120 meters has been reduced to 20 meters.

High-Rise Parking and Recreation
High-rise buildings can now have parking podiums up to five floors.
For buildings taller than ten floors, one floor will be reserved for recreational purposes.

Road Width in Layouts
Layouts must include roads with a minimum width of nine meters to ensure adequate infrastructure.

These decisions aim to streamline urban planning and enhance ease of doing business in the construction sector while ensuring accountability.