UP Latest News : If you are also from the state of Uttar Pradesh, you should know that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s government is not only providing better facilities to the people of the state but is also making the rules and laws stricter. It has been reported that the Uttar Pradesh government has made major changes in the rules for constructing houses, buildings, and shops. Let’s understand the complete information about this new decision by the Uttar Pradesh government.
The Yogi Adityanath government has taken a significant decision for the residents of Uttar Pradesh, which has brought great relief to millions of people living in the state. The government has now allowed residents of urban areas to construct shops and offices on residential plots along with houses. This means that people in Uttar Pradesh can now use their residential plots for commercial purposes as well. Let’s know more details below.
Not only this, in an important cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the government has also done away with the requirement of getting maps (building plans) approved for construction on residential plots up to 100 square meters and commercial plots up to 30 square meters. Let’s look at the full details below.
UP Latest News : Construction Allowed Without Map Approval
People living in Uttar Pradesh can now construct buildings on residential plots up to 100 square meters and commercial plots up to 30 square meters without getting a map approved. However, they will still have to register with the Development Authority. This decision will free people from the lengthy and complicated process of getting building plans approved and also protect them from extortion during the process.
UP Latest News : Yogi Government Made Changes to Old Rules
These changes have been made under the Uttar Pradesh Development Authority Building Construction and Development By-Laws and Zoning Regulations – 2025. The government has replaced the old rules with new ones. Under the new rules, in cities with high population density, residents can build houses along with shops and offices on residential plots located on roads at least 24 meters wide. In low-density cities, this limit is 18 meters.
FAR Limit Removed for High-Rise Buildings
According to the new rules, the government has removed the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) limit for building high-rise structures on roads that are 45 meters wide. Additionally, FAR has been increased for smaller plots as well. Now, shopping malls or commercial complexes can even be built on 18-meter-wide roads. Moreover, if you have more than 3000 square meters of land, you can construct hospitals or shopping malls on it
