The details of the Norms set by CMDA for execution of Planning Permission

The First essential requisite follows the procedure

It’s a lot easier to get permission to construct a building now.  Those tedious delays are things of the past.  The new streamlined procedure of the CMDA ensures that you get your permission early.

What is Planning Permission?

Before you undertake any development you have to obtain Planning Permission from the CMDA, which is a must under the Town and Country Planning Act.  The permission is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

How do you obtain Planning Permission?

Two categories of applications have been prescribed.  Form ‘A’ for laying out of lands for building purposes and Form ‘B’ for all other development.

You can get an application form from the officers of CMDA.  Chennai Corporation, Municipal Township, Town Panchayat and Panchayat Union Offices.

What are the documents to be attached to the application?

Form ‘B’ duly filled in signed by the owner and Licensed Surveyor along with checklist. (Which lists the documents /plans to be enclosed?)

With whom should you file the application?

With Chennai City Municipal Corporation / Municipality / Town Panchayat / Panchayat Union as the case may be depending upon location for all ordinary buildings and other buildings for which powers to issue planning permission has been delegated.

In case of Special Buildings (Ground + 3 floors) group development or Multi-storeyed building (more than 4 floors), applications directly admitted in CMDA.

On what basis is planning permission issued?

Your application will be scrutinized for its conformity to the land use for which the site has been designated under the Master Plan or the Detailed Development Plan, compliance of the Development Control Rules.   If it satisfies the Development Control Rules, planning permission will be issued, and if not, planning permission will be refused by the local Authority / CMDA.