## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Master Plan for Delhi 2021 Regarding Multi-Level Parking
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 (MPD 2021) concerning Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) development control norms. The core purpose of this amendment appears to be incentivizing MLCP development by increasing the permissible FAR (Floor Area Ratio) and allowing commercial/office space within MLCPs, while also emphasizing traffic management and safety. The key finding is a shift towards more flexible development controls for MLCPs to address growing parking needs in Delhi.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of an amendment to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 (MPD 2021), as detailed in the provided government policy text. The report focuses specifically on the modifications related to development control norms for Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) facilities.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy:** This document amends provisions within the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 (MPD 2021), specifically Chapter 12.0 (Transportation), Para 12.14.3.7 regarding Multi-Level Parking for Private Modes.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objectives, as inferred from the amendment text, are to:
* Incentivize the development of Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) facilities.
* Address the growing need for parking spaces within urban areas of Delhi.
* Ensure adequate traffic management and safety around MLCPs.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The existing development control norms might not have been sufficient to encourage private sector investment in MLCPs. The amendment suggests that current regulations may be hindering the construction of enough parking spaces to meet the city's needs. This amendment aims to make MLCP projects more financially viable by allowing a commercial component and increasing the FAR permissible for MLCP plots. The emphasis on traffic impact assessments and management plans indicates a concern about the potential impact of these facilities on surrounding traffic flow.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The amendment introduces the following key changes to the development control norms for MLCPs:
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Chapter 12.0: Transportation, Para 12.14.3.7: MULTILEVEL PARKING FOR PRIVATE MODES.
* **New Rule/Provision:**
* For plots up to 3000 sqm, a maximum of 25% of the gross floor area may be utilized as commercial/office space. Above 3000 sqm, FAR up to 3000 sqm additional is permitted.
* In addition to permissible FAR, 3 times additional space for the parking component shall be provided.
* MLCP plots must be located on roads with a right-of-way (RoW) of 12 meters or above, subject to a feasibility report and NOCs.
* The maximum height is no longer restricted, subject to clearances from AAI, Delhi Fire Service, and other statutory bodies.
* Number of basements has no limit, subject to adequate safety measures.
* Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) and Traffic Management Plan (TMP) studies are mandatory for all MLCP sites beyond 3000 sqm.
* A single agency shall be responsible for the management of the MLCP and the on-street parking up to a distance of 500 m along the road from the MLCP site. Suitable measures have to be taken by the Management Agency to discourage onstreet parking around the MLCPs by means of increased parking charges at least 3 times that limited to FAR 40 on the plot.
* Metro deduction shall not be applicable.
* In case of MLCP plots which do not completely get covered by these norms shall be put up for approval of authority for appropriate decision.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** These changes increase the potential profitability of MLCP projects by allowing commercial usage and increasing FAR. The removal of height restrictions (subject to clearances) offers greater design flexibility. Mandatory TIAs and TMP indicate a stronger focus on mitigating negative traffic impacts. Restricting height subject to clearances ensures safety concerns are addressed. The Metro deduction policy, which previously reduced FAR, is no longer applicable, thus increasing permissible FAR.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the following are directly affected by these changes:
* **Real Estate Developers:** The amendments directly affect developers interested in constructing and operating MLCP facilities.
* **Local Bodies:** Local bodies are responsible for designating plots for MLCPs.
* **Traffic Police:** They are a statutory body whose NOC is required.
* **Delhi Development Authority (DDA):** The DDA is the primary body responsible for implementing and overseeing the Master Plan.
* **Commuters/Residents of Delhi:** The changes ultimately aim to improve parking availability and traffic flow, affecting commuters and residents.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is responsible for implementing the changes to the Master Plan.
* Local bodies are involved in designating suitable plots.
* Traffic Police and other statutory bodies are responsible for granting NOCs.
* A single agency is responsible for the management of the MLCP and on-street parking.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The public was given 45 days from May 25, 2021, to submit objections or suggestions regarding the proposed modifications.
* Developers must obtain feasibility reports, NOCs, and clearances from relevant authorities.
* Developers must conduct Traffic Impact Assessments (TIA) and create Traffic Management Plans (TMP) for sites over 3000 sqm.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these changes include:
* **Increased Investment in MLCPs:** Higher FAR and commercial components will likely make MLCP projects more attractive to developers.
* **Greater Parking Availability:** Increased MLCP development will lead to more parking spaces in urban areas.
* **Improved Traffic Flow:** TIA and TMP requirements are expected to mitigate negative traffic impacts.
* **Better Management of Parking:** Having a single agency responsible for the MLCP and on-street parking will promote efficiency.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 regarding Multi-Level Car Parking represents a significant shift towards incentivizing the development of these facilities. By increasing FAR, allowing commercial components, and streamlining approval processes, the DDA aims to address the growing parking needs of Delhi while also emphasizing traffic management and safety. These changes are likely to have a positive impact on parking availability and traffic flow in the city, encouraging private sector participation in providing essential infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Development Authority: A government organization responsible for urban planning and development in Delhi, India.
Master Plan for Delhi 2021: A comprehensive plan outlining the development strategy for Delhi, India until the year 2021.
DD Act 1957: The Delhi Development Act of 1957, legislation governing the Delhi Development Authority and urban planning in Delhi, India.
Vikas Sadan, New Delhi 110023: The address of the Delhi Development Authority office where objections/suggestions regarding the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 can be submitted, located in Delhi, India.
Transportation: One of the chapters in MPD 2021 regarding transportation related issues.
MULTILEVEL PARKING FOR PRIVATE MODES: One of the components of transportation chapter in MPD 2021 focusing on parking facilities.
Traffic Police: Law enforcement agency responsible for traffic management.
Delhi Fire Service: Fire and rescue service in Delhi, India, required for clearance in comprehensive schemes.
Airports Authority of India (AAI): An organization that is responsible for clearance of projects.
Traffic Impact Assessment TIA: Traffic Impact Assessment study is required for MLCP sites.
Traffic Management Plan TMA: Traffic Management Plan studies are mandatory for Multilevel Car Parking sites.
Vikas Minar, I.P. Estate, New Delhi110002: Location in Delhi, India, where the Master Plan document can be inspected.
Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location of Government of India Press in Delhi, India.
Delhi110054: Location of Controller of Publications in Delhi, India.
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ददल्ल ी जिकास प्राजधकरण
(मख्ु य योजना अनभु ाग)
सािजव जनक सचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 25 मई, 2021
का.आ. 2022(अ).—ददल् ली जिकास प्राजधकरण/केंद्र सरकार का ददल् ली जिकास अजधजनयम, 1957 की धारा 11
(क) के अंतगवत ददल् ली मुख्य योजना-2021 में जनम् नजलजखत संिोधन करने का प्रस्ट् ताि ह,ै जजसे जनता की जानकारी के जलए
एतद्द्वारा प्रकाजित दकया जाता ह।ै प्रस्ट् ताजित संिोधन के संबंध में यदद दकसी व्य जि को कोई आपजि हो/कोई सुझाि दने ा
हो, तो िे अपनी आपजि/सुझाि इस सूचना के जारी होने की जतजथ से पैंतालीस [45] ददन की अिजध के अंदर आयुक् त एि ं
सजचि, ददल् ली जिकास प्राजधकरण, ‘बी’ ब्ल ॉक, जिकास सदन, नई ददल् ली 110023 को जलजखत रूप में अथिा ई-मेल द्वारा
mpd2021.public@dda.org.in पर भजे सकते ह।ैं आपजि करने अथिा सुझाि दने े िाले व्य जि अपना नाम, पता और
टेलीफोन नंबर/संपकव नंबर/ई-मेल आईडी भी द,ें जो पठनीय हो।
सिं ोधन:
दद.म.ुयो. 2021
मौजदू ा प्रािधान प्रस्ट्त ाजित पवरितनव ंसिं ोधन
अध्य ाय 12.0: पवरिहन, परै ा 12.14.3.7: जनजी पवरिहन साधनों (मोड) के जलए मल्ट ी-लिे ल पार्ककग:
स्ट्थ ानीय जनकायों द्वारा पहले से जनधाववरतंजनदिषद ट मल् टी- स्ट्थ ानीय जनकायों द्वारा पहले से जनधाववरतंजनदिषदट मल् टी-लेिल कार
लेिल कार पार्ककग हते ु प् लॉटों के जलए मौजूदा जिकास पार्ककग (एमएलसीपी) हते ु प् लॉटों के जलए मौजूदा जिकास जनयंत्रण
जनयंत्रण मानदडं जनम् न प्रकार से जारी रहगें े: मानदडं जनम् न प्रकार से जारी रहगें े:
i. न् यनू तम प् लॉट आकार – 1000 िगव मीटर। i. न् यनू तम प् लॉट आकार – 1000 िगवमीटर।
2811 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ii. मल् टी-लेिल पार्ककग की लागत की पूर्तत और िहरी ii. अजधकतम एफ ए आर अनुमेय (पार्ककग क्षेत्र को छोड़कर)
क्षेत्रों में पार्ककग स्ट् थलों की ब़तती ुईई आि् यकता को
प्ल ॉट आकार एफ ए आर
पूरा करने के उद्दे् य से अजधकतम 25 % सकल तल
3000 िगव मीटर 100
क्षेत्रफल का उपयोग व्य ािसाजयकंऑदफस स्ट्थ ल के
तक
रूप में दकया जा सकता ह।ै
3000से ऊपर- 3000 िगवमीटर तक 100 एफ ए आर+
iii. अजधकतम एफ ए आर पर अनुमेय पार्ककग स्ट्थ लों के
10000 िगव िेष भूजम पर अजतवरक्त 60 एफ ए आर
अजतवरक्त पार्ककग घटक के जलए 3 गुना अजतवरक् त
मीटर
स्ट्थ ल प्रदान दकया जाएगा।
iv. अजधकतम अनमु ये एफएआर 100 (पार्ककग क्षेत्र को 10000 िगव 3000 िगव मीटर तक 100 एफ ए आर +
छोड़कर) अथिा जिस्ट् तृत स्ट्क ीम के अनुसार होगा। मीटर से ऊपर 10000 िगव मीटर तक अजतवरक्त 60 एफ
तथाजप ऐसे प्ल ॉटोंंजियमामान जबडिंल्डग में कोई एफ ए ए आर+िेष भूजम पर अजतवरक्त 50 एफ ए
आर अनुमेय नहीं होगा, जहां 5% अजतवरक्त ्ाउण् ड आर
किरेज अनमु ेय ह ै(दखे ेंपैरा 8 (4) i) पार्ककग मानक, iii. अजधकतम ्ाउंड किरेज - 66.6% ।
अध् याय 17.0 जिकास कोड)। iv. एमएलसीपी प्ल ॉट सक्षम एजेंसी से व्य िहायवता वरपोटव और रैदफक
v. अजधकतम ्ाउण् ड किरेज 66.6% होगा। पुजलस एिं अन्य सांजिजधक जनकायों से अनापजि प्रमाण-पत्र के
अजधकतम ऊँचाई को उस भूजम उपयोग की अनुमेय अधीन 12 मीटर और उससे अजधक के मागावजधकार िाली सड़कों पर
ऊँचाई तक सीजमत दकया जाएगा जजसमें प् लॉट आता अिजस्ट्थत होंगे।
ह।ै संरचनागत सरु क्षा के अधीन बसे मेंट के लेिल की v. स्ट्थ ानीय बाजार केंद्र, सािवजजनक और अध-व सािवजजनक उपयोग तथा
संख्या के संबंध म ेंप्रजतबंध होंगे। बैक्ि ेटिंगटग और मल् टीप् लेक्स को छोड़कर आिासीय उपयोग में
vi. जिस्ट् तृत स्ट्क ीम के मामले में, उँचाई सजहत जिकास लाभकारी उपयोग अथावत गजतजिजध की अनुमजत होगी।
जनयंत्रण, अनुमोददत स्ट् कीम के अनुसार होंगे। vi. लाभकारी उपयोग के जलए प्रदान की जाने िाली पार्ककग 3 ई सी एस
vii. बेंसमेंट की सख्ं या- पयावप् त सुरक्षा उपाय करने की ं100 िगव मीटर की दर से होगी और एमएलसीपी घटक हते ु 3 गुना
ितव पर कोई सीमा नहीं। अजतवरक्त ईसीएस होगी।
viii. मल् टी-लेिल पार्ककग के जिकास हते ु सीजमत vii. ए.ए.आई., ददल् ली अजमिमन सिे ा और अन् य सांजिजधक जनकायों से
व्य ािसाजयक घटक जो प् लॉट पर 10%से अजधक न मंजूरी जमलने पर ऊँचाई सीजमत नहीं की जाएंगी।
हो और 40 एफएआर तक सीजमत हो,के साथ जनजी viii. एमएलसीपी के और एमएलसीपी स्ट्थ ल से सड़क के साथ न् यूनतम
क्षेत्र पहल को प्रोत् साजहत करने के जलए मॉडल तैयार 500 मीटर की दरू ी तक ऑन स्ट्र ीट पार्ककग के प्रबंधन के जलए डिंसगल
दकए जाने चाजहए। एजेंसी उत् तरदायी होगी।
ix. पहले से जनदिषदट स्ट्थ लों के जलए ऊपर उजल्लजखत ix. प्रबंधन एजेंसी द्वारा ब़ते ुईए पार्ककग प्रभार (उस एमएलसीपी पार्ककग
मानदडं ों में छूट की अपेक्षा रखने िाले जिजि ट का कम से कम 3 गुना) और अन् य उपायों के माध् यम से एमएलसीपी
प्रस्ट्त ाि प्राजधकरण के पास भेजे जाएंगे। के चारों ओर ऑन स्ट्र ीट पार्ककग को हतोत्स ाजहत करने के जलए
समुजचत उपाय दकये जाने होंगे।
x. जिस्ट् तृत स्ट्क ीम का भाग होने िाले एमएलसीपी प् लॉट अनमु ोददत
स्ट्क ीम के जिकास जनयंत्रण मानदडं ों द्वारा िाजसत होंगे।
xi. मेरो कटौती लाग ूनहीं होगी।
xii. 3000 िगव मीटर से अजधक के सभी एमएलसीपी स्ट्थ लों के जलए
यातायात प्रभाि आकलन (टीआईए) और यातायात प्रबंधन योजना
(टीएमए) अध् ययन अजनिायव ह।ै
xiii. ऐस े एमएलसीपी प् लॉटों के मामल,े जो इन मानदडं ों द्वारा पूणवतया
किर नहीं होते ह,ैं समुजचत जनणयव हते ु प्राजधकरण के अनमु ो दन के
जलए प्रस्ट्त ुत दकए जाएंगे।
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डी. सरकार, आयुक् त एिं सजचि[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(MASTER PLAN SECTION)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, the 25th May, 2021
S.O. 2022(E).—The following modifications which the Delhi Development Authority/Central
Government proposes to make to the Master Plan for Delhi – 2021, under Section 11A of DD Act 1957, are
hereby published for public information. Any person having any objection/suggestion with respect to the
proposed modification may send the objection/suggestion in writing to the Commissioner – cum – Secretary,
Delhi Development Authority, ‘B’ Block, Vikas Sadan, New Delhi – 110023 or via e-mail to
mpd2021.public@dda.org.in within a period of Forty-Five (45) days from the date of issue of this notice.
The person making the objections or suggestions should also give his/her name, address and telephone/contact
number(s)/ E-mail ID which should be readable.
Modifications:
MPD 2021
Existing Provisions Proposed Amendments/Modifications
Chapter 12.0: Transportation, Para 12.14.3.7: MULTI-LEVEL PARKING FOR PRIVATE MODES:
For plots for multi-level car parking already For plots for Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) already
earmarked/designated by local bodies, the earmarked/designated by local bodies, the existing development
existing development control norms will continue, control norms will continue, as follows:
as follows:
i. Minimum Plot Size – 1000 sqm.
i. Minimum Plot Size – 1000 sqm.
ii. Maximum FAR permissible (excluding parking area)
ii. In order to compensate the cost of Multi-
level parking and also to fulfill the growing
need of parking spaces within urban area, a Plot size FAR
maximum of 25 % of gross floor area may be Upto 3000 sqm 100
utilized as commercial/office space.
Above 3000- 100 FAR up to 3000 sqm + additional
iii. In addition to the permissible parking spaces 10000 sqm 60 FAR on balance land.
on max. FAR, 3 times additional space for
Above 10000 100 FAR up to 3000 sqm + additional
parking component shall be provided.
sqm 60 FAR up to 10000 sqm + additional
iv. Maximum FAR permissible shall be 100
50 FAR on balance land.
(excluding parking area) or as per the
comprehensive scheme. However, no FAR iii. Maximum Ground coverage - 66.6%.
shall be permissible in plots/existing iv. MLCP plots shall be located on roads with RoW of 12 m
buildings where 5% addl. ground coverage is and above, subject to feasibility report from a competent
permissible (Refer para 8 (4) i) Parking agency and NOC from Traffic Police and other statutory
Standards, Chapter 17.0 Development Code). bodies.
v. Maximum ground coverage shall be 66.6%. v. Remunerative uses i.e. activities permitted in Local
The maximum height shall be restricted to
Shopping Centre, Public and Semi Public uses and
permissible height of the land use in which
Residential use except Banqueting and multiplexes
the plot falls. There will be restriction on the
vi. Parking to be provided for remunerative use, shall be @ 3
number of levels of basement subject to
ECS/100 sqm. and 3 times additional ECS for MLCP
structural safety.
component.
vi. In case of comprehensive schemes,
development controls including height shall vii. The height shall not be restricted, subject to clearance from
be as per approved scheme. AAI, Delhi Fire Service and other statutory bodies.
vii. Number of basements - No Limit, subject to viii. A single agency shall be responsible for management of the
adequate safety measures. MLCP and the On-street parking up to a distance of
viii. For development of Multilevel Parking, minimum 500 m along the road from the MLCP site.
models should be worked out to encourage ix. Suitable measures have to be taken by the Management
the private sector initiative with restricted Agency to discourage on-street parking around the MLCPs
commercial component, not exceeding 10% by means of increased parking charges (at least 3 times that
limited to FAR 40 on the plot. of MLCP) and other measures.
ix. Specific proposals requiring relaxation in x. MLCP plots forming part of comprehensive schemes, shall
above-mentioned norms for already be governed by the development control norms of the
designated sites would be referred to the approved scheme.
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xi. Metro deduction shall not be applicable.
xii. For all the MLCP sites beyond 3000 sqm Traffic Impact
Assessment (TIA) and Traffic Management Plan (TMA)
studies are mandatory.
xiii. In case of MLCP plots which do not completely get
covered by these norms shall be put up for approval of
authority for appropriate decision.
The text of MPD-2021 indicating the proposed modifications shall be available for inspection at the
office of Dy. Dir. (Plg.) Master Plan Section, DDA, 6th floor, Vikas Minar, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-110002
on all working days during the period referred above. The text indicating the proposed modifications is also
available on the following link i.e. http://119.226.139.196/ddaweb/MPD2021.aspx
[F. No. F.15(03)2021/MP]
D. SARKAR, Commissioner-cum-Secy.
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