The Maharashtra government has eased approval norms for high-rise buildings under DCPR 2034, enabling the municipal commissioner to sanction projects up to 180 m on large plots. This change is expected to streamline approvals, reduce procedural delays and accelerate redevelopment, drawing reactions from developers, planners and industry experts about its implications for Mumbai’s vertical growth.

Under the revised DCPR 2034 rules, buildings on plots of 2,000 sq m or more can now be approved up to 180 m by the municipal commissioner, provided structural and geotechnical reports are certified by experts from Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay (IIT-Bombay), Sardar Patel College of Engineering in Andheri (SPCE) and the Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute in Matunga (VJTI). Previously, proposals above 120 m required clearance from the High-Rise Committee, often prolonging project timelines...