DTCP to Increase Ground Coverage of Plots in Gurugram

In a major relief for plot owners and home developers, the department of town and country planning (DTCP) is likely to increase the ground coverage for plots measuring up to 250 sqm (300 sq yards) from 66 to 75%. Similarly, larger plots measuring up to 1,000 sqm may be allowed to have 66% ground coverage from the earlier 60%. With the increase in ground coverage, plot owners will be able to construct lifts, staircases and cutouts without compromising the floor area ratio (FAR), which in turn, officials believe, will help bring down violations and unauthorized construction in plotted areas. FAR is the ratio of a building’s gross floor area to the size of the piece of land on which it’s built. The DTCP, officials said, has already issued a public notice about bringing amendments to the Haryana Building Code 2017 and invited suggestions or objections from all the stakeholders within 30 days. Director of DTCP, KM Pandurang said the department has proposed amendments to the Haryana Building Code 2017, “and it will bring relief to the plot owners and home developers”. “If the property owners and builders still violate the norms and carry out unauthorized construction, the enforcement team will take strict action, including sealing and filing of FIRs against the offenders,” he said.