1. When did the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 come into legal force?
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The Master Plan for Delhi with perspective 2047 was notified in the Gazette of India: Extraordinary vide S.O. No. 4597(E) dated 20th August 2026, approved by the Central Government under Section 11A(2) of the Delhi Development Act, 1957[cite: 1, 2]. It supersedes the earlier MPD-2021 framework[cite: 1, 2].
2. Does MPD-2047 automatically grant permission to build on my plot?
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No[cite: 1, 2]. A master plan sets strategic direction, zoning, and development controls at a city scale[cite: 1, 2]. It does not act as an automatic building permit slip[cite: 1, 2]. Any parcel-level project still requires site-specific layout approvals, title diligence, services clearance, and building sanction through the Online Building Permit System (OBPS) of DDA or the respective local body[cite: 1, 2].
3. How does the 60:40 Land Pooling Policy work under MPD-2047?
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Under Clause 4.1.2 & 4.1.3, groups of landowners assembling contiguous parcels of at least 20 Hectares (~50 acres) can submit a scheme to DDA[cite: 1, 2]. Land is reconstituted on a 60:40 basis[cite: 1, 2]:
• Landowners retain 60%: Comprising 53% Gross Residential, 5% Commercial, and 2% PSP[cite: 1, 2].
• DDA receives 40%: Comprising 5% Commercial, plus 35% dedicated to roads, greens, utilities, services, and saleable infrastructure[cite: 1, 2].
• Permissible FAR of each reconstituted plot within the scheme is 200[cite: 1, 2].
4. What are the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) boundaries and FAR benefits?
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Under Clause 4.2.1–4.2.3, TOD zones cover a 500m wide corridor on both sides of approved Metro routes and a 500m radius around mass transit stations (RRTS, HSR, Railways)[cite: 1, 2]. Eligible plots must measure at least 2,000 sqm with access from minimum 18m ROW road[cite: 1, 2]. Base FAR is 400 (with maximum permissible up to 500)[cite: 1, 2]. A minimum of 65% FAR must be used for small-format residential units (<60 sqm carpet area), 10% for commercial/PSP, and 25% flexible[cite: 1, 2].
5. What is the High Density Corridor (HDC) along UER-II?
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HDC covers a 250-meter corridor along the executed stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) across Zones K-I, L, N, P-I, and P-II[cite: 1, 2]. Under Clause 4.3.1–4.3.3, owners surrender 50% of their "Original Plot" (min. 8,000 sqm) to yield a "Final HDC Plot" of min. 4,000 sqm[cite: 1, 2]. Permissible FAR is 400 for Residential/Commercial/PSP (with 20% mandatory affordable housing <60 sqm) and 120 FAR for Warehousing/Logistics along connecting Master Plan roads[cite: 1, 2].
6. What rules govern farmhouses and the Low Density Area (LDA)?
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Under Clause 4.4, the former LDRA was merged with the peripheral border revenue villages into a single Low Density Area (~150 sq. km)[cite: 1, 2]. The minimum plot size for sanction is 10,000 sqm (~2.47 acres) with minimum 18m road ROW[cite: 1, 2]:
• Residential (Farmhouse): Max 10 FAR, 15% Ground Coverage, 10m height (1 Dwelling Unit + 2 staff quarters <30 sqm each)[cite: 1, 2].
• Institutional / PSP: 120 FAR, 40% Ground Coverage[cite: 1, 2].
• Warehousing: 100 FAR, 70% Ground Coverage[cite: 1, 2].
• Commercial / Agro Hubs: 60 FAR, 30% Ground Coverage[cite: 1, 2].
• Plots must maintain min. 50% green area with at least 30% tree canopy cover[cite: 1, 2].
7. Can aging CGHS or DDA societies redevelop under MPD-2047?
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Yes[cite: 1, 2]. Under Clause 4.5, Planned Area Regeneration provides an incentive FAR of 1.5 times the base FAR[cite: 1, 2]. The minimum plot/scheme area is 3,000 sqm for residential developments and 1,000 sqm for commercial/PSP plots[cite: 1, 2]. RWAs or federations can execute integrated high-rise redevelopment supported by an approved Road Network Plan (RNP)[cite: 1, 2].
8. What is the policy for Unauthorised Colonies (UCs)?
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Under Clause 4.6.2, eligible UCs can undertake Regeneration Schemes with a minimum scheme area of 2,000 sqm and min. 9m road access[cite: 1, 2]. Permissible Scheme FAR is up to 350, with up to 15% allowed for local facilities[cite: 1, 2]. Schemes receive incentive "Amenities FAR" (20 to 50) when consolidated plots are handed over to local bodies for schools, parks, and health centres[cite: 1, 2]. UC regeneration schemes are exempt from EWS housing quotas[cite: 1, 2].
9. Can standalone godowns and warehouses in Delhi get legal approvals?
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Under Clause 4.6.6, standalone godowns in Village Abadi (Lal Dora) and extended Lal Dora existing on or before 21.06.2018 can get building plan approvals if they have min. 9m ROW (for plots up to 500 sqm, or 7.5m if revenue approved) or 12m ROW (for plots >500 sqm)[cite: 1, 2]. In other areas, godowns must have direct access from min. 30m ROW and prior sanctioned plans[cite: 1, 2]. Godown clusters (min. 2 Ha with >55% godowns) can regenerate under a unified Warehousing Scheme with 100 FAR and 70% coverage[cite: 1, 2].
10. What is the deemed approval timeline under the Online Building Permit System (OBPS)?
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For TOD and HDC projects, complete applications submitted through DDA's OBPS portal are subject to a statutory 60-day review limit[cite: 1, 2]. If neither approval nor rejection is communicated to the applicant within 60 days, the scheme and building plans are deemed approved by law[cite: 1, 2].