**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 1, dated March 29, 2017. It contains notifications of interest to the General Public issued by Heads of Departments. The notifications include variations to approved development and master plans for various local planning areas within Tamil Nadu. The document specifies deadlines for public feedback on draft variations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Arcot Local Planning Area:**
* Variation to the Approved Hasanpura Detailed Development Plan Part-I.
* Reclassifies land from Agriculture to Educational use in T.S.No.1/4, Block: 4, Ward: A (New T.S. No. 4/1 & 5/1).
* Affected parties have 60 days from the date of publication to submit objections or suggestions to the Municipal Commissioner, Arcot Local Planning Authority.
* **Madurai Local Planning Area:**
* Variation to the Development Regulations to the Master Plan.
* Insertion of regulation 6A-(i) regarding unit size and eligible additional Floor Space Index for dwelling units meant for EWS, Low Income Group and Middle Income Group categories.
* Allows for additional plot coverage for MIG, EWS and LIG.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* Variation to the Approved Master Plan.
* Removes the condition that required a buffer zone and tree planting for land in Ward No.10, Block No.17 part, Residential T.S.No. 1071/3, 1074/2B, 2C, 1075/2.
* **Chennai Metropolitan Area:**
* Variation to the Approved Second Master Plan 2026 for Kolappakkam Village, Kancheepuram District.
* Adds the expression "Map P.P.D. / M.P II (V) No.3/2017" to Regulation No.12 (2) of the Development Regulations, to be read with "Map No: MP-II/CMA(VP) 192/2008".
* **Noombal Village, Thiruvallur District:**
* Variation to the Thiruverkadu Township Area D.D.P.
* Reclassifies Old S.Nos. 106/13 and 110/6, New S.No.25/48 from "Agricultural Use Zone" to "Primary Residential Use Zone".
* Requires the applicant to gift 16 feet depth from the site to make the width of the existing road as 40 feet (12.0 m) while seeking approval for making any development in the site under reference.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area (Other than Coimbatore Corporation Area):**
* Variation to the Approved Master Plan.
* Modifies the entry for "MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR-23)" to specify the survey numbers included.
* Adds "668/3" to the entry for "INDUSTRIAL" after the entry 552 part.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Arcot Residents/Landowners:**
**Impact**
* Affected parties could benefit from conversion of agriculture into educational use for development purposes.
**Action Required**
* Review the variation plan and submit objections or suggestions to the Municipal Commissioner within 60 days of publication.
* **Madurai Developers/Residents:**
**Impact**
* Developers of EWS, LIG, and MIG housing can benefit from increased FSI and plot coverage.
**Action Required**
* Modify project plans to align with new FSI and plot coverage regulations.
* **Coimbatore Residents/Landowners (Ward No.10, Block No.17 part):**
**Impact**
* Landowners can now proceed with development without the previously mandated buffer zone and tree planting.
**Action Required**
* None.
* **Kolappakkam Village Developers:**
**Impact**
* Must reference new map numbers in development plans.
**Action Required**
* Update development plans to reflect the updated map references.
* **Noombal Village Developers:**
**Impact**
* Land classification changed from Agricultural to Primary Residential.
**Action Required**
* Gift 16 feet depth from the site to make the width of the existing road as 40 feet (12.0 m) while seeking approval for making any development in the site under reference.
* **Coimbatore Residents/Landowners (Neelambur Village):**
**Impact**
* The reclassification of survey numbers will affect land use regulations in this area.
**Action Required**
* Be aware of new land classifications and plan developments accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: A key law enabling town and country planning, cited in multiple notifications for variations to master plans and development regulations.
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority: A primary agency responsible for planning and development within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, involved in variations to master plans and development regulations.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official publication where notifications, variations to plans, and government decisions are published.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: A specific geographical area subject to variations in its approved master plan, influencing local development regulations.
Madurai Local Planning Area: A specific geographical area subject to variations in its master plan regulations related to floor space index and plot coverage.