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Uttar Pradesh has introduced a transformative draft of its 2025 Building Construction and Development Byelaws, aiming to modernize and accelerate urban development across the state. The proposed framework does away with construction permits for small plots, automates the approval process, eases height and floor area ratio (FAR) limits in key areas, and supports flexible mixed-use zoning. By shifting to a trust-based, tech-driven model, the state hopes to reduce delays, increase transparency, and support vertical expansion in rapidly growing cities. Final approval awaits cabinet notification.
The Uttar Pradesh government has released a draft version of its Building Construction and Development Byelaws, 2025. These fresh regulations, which replace two-decade-old provisions, are set to reshape the way buildings are planned, approved, and developed across all 29 development authorities in the state. Advertisement
Among the most impactful changes is the elimination of formal construction approvals for smaller properties. Residential plots up to 100 sq m and commercial plots up to 30 sq m can now be built upon without obtaining traditional sanctions, provided the plans are submitted and plots are registered. Similarly, home renovations and setting up professional services like clinics or offices within residences are allowed, as long as basic parking provisions are met.
A key highlight of the new policy is the introduction of a trust-based, digitized approval system. Building plan submissions are now handled entirely online by registered professionals, and self-certification will be the norm. If No Objection Certificates (NOCs) are not issued within 30 days, they will be deemed automatically approved except for specific permissions related to aviation, defence, and monuments.
The state also appears keen on pushing for vertical growth in urban centres. For developments along roads at least 45 metres wide, the new bylaws have done away with maximum height restrictions and significantly raised FAR limits up to 300%. This marks a sharp departure from previous regulations that had capped FARs and building heights in many urban zones, often leading to inefficient land use.
In addition, the draft proposes a more flexible framework for commercial activities through a formal bazaar street policy. Commercial use will now be permitted on internal roads as narrow as 6 metres, compared to the earlier 12 metre requirement. It also allows entire plots to be used for mixed residential and commercial purposes even in areas traditionally zoned as residential so long as plot depth is adequate.
The draft also makes room for modern priorities like green building standards, transit-oriented development (especially near metro and public transit hubs), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and improved disaster resilience, including fire and structural safety measures. The revised rules also clarify the distinction between purchasable and compensatory FAR, simplifying how builders and developers can legally expand vertical capacity.
Importantly, these byelaws integrate all relevant amendments made between 2008 and 2024, consolidating fragmented policy changes into a single, streamlined document. More than 1,000 public suggestions were reviewed in the final draft, which is now awaiting cabinet clearance for implementation.
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