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How to Get House Plan Approved by Municipality in India?
🤖 AI Answer by Biddaro⏱ 8 min read📅 Updated 1 November 2024
⚡ Quick Answer
House plan approval in India typically takes 30–90 days and costs ₹10,000–1 lakh in fees depending on plot size, city, and state. Most states now have online approval portals (BBMP, MCGM, GHMC, Chennai Corporation).
Required Documents for Building Plan Approval
- Sale deed / property documents (registered)
- Latest property tax receipt
- Survey sketch / site plan from revenue records
- Architectural drawing set (signed by licensed architect)
- Structural drawings (for G+2 and above)
- NOC from Fire Department (for commercial/above 4 floors)
- Soil test report (for high-rise buildings)
- Power of attorney (if owner not present)
- Aadhar card copy of owner
- Previous approvals (if renovation)
Approval Process Step-by-Step
- 1Engage a licensed architect or licensed technical person (LTP)
- 2Prepare building plans as per local development regulations (DCR/DBPR)
- 3Submit application online or offline to local municipality/RERA authority
- 4Pay plan scrutiny fees (based on built-up area)
- 5Technical scrutiny by municipality engineer (15–30 days)
- 6Site inspection (some authorities)
- 7Receive building permit / plan sanction
- 8Display sanction order at construction site
- 9Apply for Occupancy Certificate after completion
- Small plots (up to 100 sqm): ₹5,000–25,000 — Varies by city
- Medium plots (100–300 sqm): ₹15,000–60,000 — Includes scrutiny fees
- Large plots/commercial: ₹50,000–3 lakh — Plus premium for FSI
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