Chandigarh’s 2031 Master Plan: Vertical Development Ahead
CHANDIGARH: In a bold shift from its usual restrictive planning, the Chandigarh administration has announced major amendments to the development controls under Master Plan 2031. These changes permit higher density, taller buildings, and more design flexibility across various land-use categories. The proposed modifications diverge sharply from current regulations, which prohibit increases in Floor Area Ratio (FAR), ground coverage, or building height for commercial and institutional projects to prevent infrastructure strain. The new guidelines indicate a clear movement towards vertical growth and enhanced land utilization. Introducing Flexibility Centrally to this reform is the standardization of maximum ground coverage to 40% across…