+
UP Drafts New Building Bylaws, Seeks Public Feedback in 15 Days
ECONOMY & POLICY

UP Drafts New Building Bylaws, Seeks Public Feedback in 15 Days

The Uttar Pradesh housing and urban planning department has released the draft of the new Building Construction and Development Bylaws 2025 and invited public feedback within fifteen days. The draft is intended to replace the 2008 bylaws and incorporates all subsequent amendments to introduce more flexible norms for urban development.

Citizens may send objections or suggestions either in writing at the department’s Lucknow office or via email. A key feature of the draft is the introduction of “Bazaar Streets”, which require a minimum right-of-way of twelve metres and allow commercial use across the full plot depth.

On these streets, ground and first floors will be reserved for commercial use, while residential usage will be permitted on upper floors and optionally on lower floors upon request. In built-up areas, retail shops may now be allowed on roads as narrow as six metres, a shift from the previous minimum of nine to twelve metres.

The bylaws also define floor area ratios for mixed-use projects in transit-oriented development (TOD) zones. In Ghaziabad, such zones have been designated within 1.5 kilometres of eight Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) stations.

Experts say the reforms could lower housing costs and enable more efficient project designs.

Source: Hindustan Times

The Uttar Pradesh housing and urban planning department has released the draft of the new Building Construction and Development Bylaws 2025 and invited public feedback within fifteen days. The draft is intended to replace the 2008 bylaws and incorporates all subsequent amendments to introduce more flexible norms for urban development. Citizens may send objections or suggestions either in writing at the department’s Lucknow office or via email. A key feature of the draft is the introduction of “Bazaar Streets”, which require a minimum right-of-way of twelve metres and allow commercial use across the full plot depth. On these streets, ground and first floors will be reserved for commercial use, while residential usage will be permitted on upper floors and optionally on lower floors upon request. In built-up areas, retail shops may now be allowed on roads as narrow as six metres, a shift from the previous minimum of nine to twelve metres. The bylaws also define floor area ratios for mixed-use projects in transit-oriented development (TOD) zones. In Ghaziabad, such zones have been designated within 1.5 kilometres of eight Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) stations. Experts say the reforms could lower housing costs and enable more efficient project designs. Source: Hindustan Times

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Products

Interio by Godrej launches modular workplace solutions

Interio by Godrej has launched Workscapes, a modular workplace solutions category designed to help organisations configure and adapt workspaces to changing requirements. The portfolio combines mobile and compatible furniture and support elements that can be rearranged across different work modes without changes to fixed layouts.Workscapes includes Collaboration Tables, Privacy Solutions, Mobile Markerboards and Space Dividers, Power Solutions, Storage and Support Elements, Meeting and Presentation Tools, and Seating Elements. The range is designed for focused work, collaboration, informal disc..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

CAFE-III Gives Auto Industry Investment Clarity

The government’s new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms have provided the automobile industry with a clearer framework for technology investments, according to industry representatives. The framework seeks to balance environmental objectives with flexibility for manufacturers while encouraging the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles and biofuels. Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Shenu Agarwal said the five-year framework would give automakers greater predictability to plan investments and accelerate innovation. He said the regulation established annual targ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

Mines Ministry to Auction Two Offshore Mineral Blocks in Andaman Sea

The Ministry of Mines will launch an auction of two offshore mineral blocks in the Andaman Sea on Thursday, seeking to unlock India’s offshore mineral potential and strengthen long-term mineral resource security. The blocks will be offered under a composite licence, which permits exploration and development activities in accordance with the applicable regulatory framework. The ministry said the auction was intended to encourage systematic exploration, attract investment and promote the use of advanced technologies for offshore mineral exploration and development. The initiative is also aimed..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code