CHANDIGARH: On Tuesday, the Haryana cabinet approved a new policy to regulate the use of land designated for mixed-use in development plans, facilitating projects that were previously on hold due to unclear guidelines.
Mixed-use zones permit a blend of residential, commercial, institutional, and occasionally industrial activities. However, the lack of specific usage ratios had hindered approvals.
According to the new policy, residential, commercial, and institutional activities will be allowed without a fixed percentage limit, provided they adhere to zoning and planning regulations.
Industrial usage, where already authorized, will remain capped at current levels, prohibiting further expansion. However, landowners may change the use of such land to other permissible categories in accordance with the policy.
Additionally, the policy stipulates that mixed-use developments must maintain a 70:30 ratio, with at least 70% dedicated to the primary use and up to 30% for ancillary use, which can be reduced to 7.5%.
