**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 primary focus is on variations to approved development and master plans for various local planning areas, including Arcot, Madurai, Coimbatore, and Chennai.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Arcot Local Planning Area (Hasanpura):**
* Conversion of agricultural land (T.S.No.1/4, Block: 4, Ward:A - New T.S. No. 4/1 & 5/1) into educational use (8397 Sqm) in Hasanpura.
* Affected parties can submit objections/suggestions within 60 days of the gazette publication to the Municipal Commissioner, Arcot Local Planning Authority.
* **Madurai Local Planning Area:**
* Variations to development regulations including regulations of unit size and eligible additional Floor Space index (FSI) for dwelling units for EWS, LIG and MIG categories.
* Allow additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage for MIG with EWS and LIG.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* In Ward No.10, Block No.17, part, Residential - T.S.No.1071/3, 1074/2B, 2C, 1075/2 the condition to maintain buffer zone of 30.0m wide to the North is removed. Building construction permission to be provided.
* In Neelambur Village, area under MIXED RESIDENTIAL (MR-23) varies to cover "660 to 667, 668, (Except 668/3), 669. The area 668/3 goes to INDUSTRIAL.
* **Chennai Metropolitan Area:**
* **Kolappakkam Village:** Modification to the Second Master Plan by adding "Map P.P.D. / M.P II (V) No.3/2017", and read with "Map No: MP-II/CMA(VP) 192/2008".
* S.Nos. 377/2, 377/3A1, 377/3A2 & 377/4, 379 part and 380/1 part of Kolapakkam Village, Alandur Taluk, Kancheepuram District is reclassified from "Institutional Use Zone" to "Primary Residential Use Zone". Compliance with PWD remarks and height clearance from AAI is required for any development.
* **Noombal Village:** Reclassification of Old S.Nos. 106/13 and 110/6, New S.No.25/48 of Noombal Village from "Agricultural Use Zone" to "Primary Residential Use Zone". The applicant must 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.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Residents/Property Owners in Affected Areas:**
* **Impact:** Changes to land use classifications, development regulations, and master plans directly affect property development options and values. The changes in regulations can impact permissible construction, building size, and plot coverage.
* **Action Required:** Review the gazette notification to understand the new regulations, assess the impact on their properties, and, if applicable, submit objections or suggestions within the stipulated timeframe (60 days for Arcot). Also follow any specific instructions for each case, like airport approvals or road widening.
* **Local Planning Authorities (Arcot, Madurai, Coimbatore, Chennai):**
* **Impact:** Required to implement the variations to the development and master plans as detailed in the gazette.
* **Action Required:** Update planning documents and processes to reflect the changes, review and process development applications in accordance with the new regulations, and address any public concerns or objections.
* **Developers/Builders:**
* **Impact:** The changes in development regulations influence the feasibility and design of new projects.
* **Action Required:** Adapt project plans to comply with the new regulations, including changes in FSI, plot coverage, and land use classifications. Factor in the impact of any required community gifting or regulatory approvals.
* **Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA):**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the variations to the Second Master Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area 2026.
* **Action Required:** Update the master plan documents, communicate the changes to relevant stakeholders, and ensure that new development proposals align with the updated regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Key legislation governing town and country planning in Tamil Nadu. Variations to the approved master plans and development plans are made under this Act.
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority: Authority responsible for planning and development within the Chennai Metropolitan Area. Variations to the master plans and development regulations for Chennai Metropolitan Area are made by this Authority.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: Local planning area in Coimbatore where variations to the approved master plan are being made.
Madurai Local Planning Area: Local planning area in Madurai where variations to the development regulations to the Master Plan are being made.
Arcot Local Planning Area: Local planning area in Arcot where variations to the approved Hasanpura Detailed Development Plan Part-I are being made.