Project approvals & development advisory

Know what a parcel can hold, and the path to sanction it. Buildable area under TNCDBR 2019, the DTCP and CMDA pathway, and the approvals sequence, mapped before you design, so the plan matches what the rules allow.

Who this is for

• Developers testing what a parcel can hold
• Corporates planning a campus or facility
• Landowners assessing development potential
• Investors pricing a site on buildable area

Scope of work

• Buildable-area and FSI assessment under TNCDBR 2019
• Land-use and zoning confirmation
• DTCP / CMDA approval pathway mapping
• Premium FSI, setback and parking norm checks

What you receive

• A buildability summary for the parcel
• The approval sequence and likely timeline
• A list of clearances and pre-conditions
• Risks and constraints flagged before design

Tamil Nadu specialisation

• FSI read from the rules: Buildable area is computed against TNCDBR 2019, road width, setbacks and ground coverage, not estimated, so the design brief starts from what is actually permitted.
• The pathway mapped: DTCP or CMDA, planning permission, building sanction and the clearances in between are sequenced, so the route to approval is known before work begins.
• Premium FSI weighed: Where premium FSI or metro-corridor benefits apply, the additional area and its cost are weighed, so the buildability case is complete.

Know what a parcel can hold, and the path to sanction it. Buildable area under TNCDBR 2019, the DTCP and CMDA pathway, and the approvals sequence, mapped before you design, so the plan matches what the rules allow.

Under TNCDBR 2019, base FSI rose to 2.0, with up to 2.5 along notified metro corridors, and premium FSI available on payment of guideline-linked charges. Road width, setbacks and parking then shape what the parcel can actually hold.

Our process

1. Buildability check: Plot, road width, zoning and FSI read into a buildable-area and footprint summary.
2. Pathway mapped: DTCP or CMDA route, clearances and pre-conditions sequenced with a likely timeline.
3. Application & scrutiny: Plans, documents and forms prepared and submitted; scrutiny queries answered.
4. Sanction & handover: Planning permission and building sanction secured, with conditions tracked to completion.

Frequently asked questions

How is buildable area calculated?

Buildable area is the plot extent multiplied by the permitted Floor Space Index. Under TNCDBR 2019, FSI equals the total covered area on all floors divided by the plot area. The Build Scope tool above illustrates this; the permitted FSI depends on road width, zoning and use.

What FSI applies to my parcel?

Base FSI under TNCDBR 2019 is generally 2.0, rising to up to 2.5 along notified metro corridors, with premium FSI available on payment of guideline-linked charges. The exact figure depends on abutting road width, land use and building height, which we confirm for the specific site.

What is premium FSI?

Premium FSI is additional floor area beyond the base entitlement, granted on payment of a charge linked to guideline value. Properties within 500 m of a metro corridor receive a discount on that charge. We weigh whether the extra area justifies its cost for your project.

Which authority approves my project?

It depends on location: CMDA for much of the Chennai Metropolitan Area and DTCP for areas outside it, alongside the local body. We map the correct pathway, clearances and sequence before any application is filed.

Is the Build Scope result an approval?

No. It is an indicative buildability illustration under TNCDBR 2019. Actual scope depends on verified road width, zoning, setbacks, parking and any premium FSI, and is confirmed in the buildability assessment before design.

Planning what to build?

Share the parcel. We compute buildable area under TNCDBR 2019 and map the DTCP or CMDA approval path.

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