BENGALURU: Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, has requested the Centre to reevaluate and ease height restrictions for buildings near essential aviation facilities in Bengaluru, emphasizing their influence on urban development and real estate.
Following his meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, Shivakumar stated that the state aims to have similar building height allowances as cities like Hyderabad and Mumbai, which permit taller structures, according to a government release.
“We discussed raising the building height limits in Bengaluru. Builders are hesitant to invest in premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR) because of these restrictions. The Union Minister mentioned he would address this with the Defence Ministry,” he said in a statement.
These restrictions are in effect around Kempegowda International Airport, Jakkur Aerodrome, Yelahanka Air Force Station, and HAL Airport. Officials have engaged with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and Shivakumar plans to meet the Defence Minister regarding this matter as well.
This initiative aims to alleviate congestion and support vertical growth in Bengaluru, coinciding with major infrastructure developments like the Bengaluru Business Corridor and international collaborations on urban solutions.
Additionally, Karnataka is considering a partnership with Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to advance smart city projects in Bengaluru, focusing on energy, wastewater management, transportation, and disaster response.
Shivakumar also mentioned that the proposed skydeck project near NICE Road has encountered pushback from Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises, which has yet to issue a necessary no-objection certificate. “We will address this matter appropriately,” he noted.
On the subject of a second airport, he revealed that the Centre has requested the state to finalize a location. “The Centre has provided feedback on the second airport and asked us to determine a site. We have several potential options and will decide after evaluating each,” the minister concluded.
