Maharashtra may allow higher FSI in Mumbai airport funnel zone

11 Jul 2025 CW Team

The Maharashtra government is considering the possibility of allowing higher potential Floor Space Index (FSI) for buildings located within Mumbai's airport funnel zone, in response to the redevelopment challenges caused by stringent height restrictions in these areas.

The affected regions mainly include Vile Parle, Santacruz, and Kurla. As part of its revised policy for the funnel zone, the state government is, for the first time, offering Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) specifically for redevelopment purposes rather than for land acquisition.

The issue was highlighted in the Assembly, where it was noted that while suburban areas have an FSI of up to 2.7, the limited availability of TDR has constrained redevelopment potential in the funnel zone.

To facilitate redevelopment efforts, the Airports Authority of India’s high-frequency towers in Andheri are expected to be relocated within the next six to eight months. Additionally, land in Gorai has been earmarked for relocating transmission towers from Dahisar, and a site in Madh has been identified for those currently situated in Juhu.

News source: Projects Today

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