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Chandigarh Boosts FAR to Lower Flat Prices, Permit 6 Floors

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: To enhance housing affordability and revive the recently stalled Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) project in Sector 53, the UT administration has approved an increase in the permissible Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 2.4, allowing for the construction of taller residential buildings as part of the proposed group housing scheme. The change, suggested by the urban planning department, will facilitate the construction of buildings up to six stories high. Officials noted that this adjustment is designed to increase the number of housing units, thereby lowering per-unit costs and improving accessibility for buyers. “The revised FAR allows for…

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How Far Will Chandigarh Go to Ensure Affordable Housing?

CHANDIGARH: The urban planning department has proposed to raise the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the long-awaited housing scheme in Sector 53 from 1.5 to 2. This change is anticipated to enhance the usable space within flats, potentially lowering prices and providing relief to the many applicants eager for the project to commence. The recommendation was delivered last week following the department’s review of the Chandigarh Housing Board’s (CHB) request, which considered technical parameters and master plan standards. This decision came after a meeting led by Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on September 11, where the issues…