Noida FAR Increase: Noida Authority has proposed amendment in the building by-laws, under which it has been said to increase the float area ratio. Public opinion has been sought in this regard. The authority says that the final decision will be taken based on the opinion of the public.
Noida Authority has prioposed important amendments in the building by-laws. If this proposal is approved, plot owners and real estate developers will be able to build more floors. The proposal is related to increasing the floor area ratio (FAR). This also includes different categories of plots, such as institutional, industrial, mixed land use, and integrated township projects. These changes are part of the Noida Master Plan-2031. It is being said that its purpose is to increase revenue and provide space for the ever-increasing urban population. The authority will seek public feedback on these changes for the next 15 days. The final decision will depend on the support of the public and it will be shared with the state government.
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) means the ratio of the total built-up area of a plot to the area of the plot. FAR determines the number of floors a plot owner can build and how much area can be covered for construction. A Hindustan Times report says that the proposed amendments include significant changes, such as increasing the FAR (floor area ratio) for residential, industrial, and commercial plots. For industrial plots of 25 acres or more, mixed use will be permitted, with industrial activity remaining as the main function and at least 75% of the permissible FAR reserved for industrial use. The amendments also allow dormitory, commercial, and facility purposes, which were previously prohibited.
Major changes for industrial plots
Mixed use will be allowed for industrial plots of 25 acres or more, with industrial activity as the main function and at least 75% of the permissible FAR reserved for industrial activity. Apart from this, 12% FAR can be used for dormitories (group housing) and field hostels, 8% for commercial use and 5% for facility purposes. Earlier these facilities were not allowed.
In Sectors 145, 156, 157, 158, 159, 162, and 166 (new industrial sectors along the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway), the FAR will be increased from 2.5 to 3.5. In existing industrial sectors, an additional purchasable FAR of 1 is proposed, taking the total permissible FAR to 2.5, up from 1.5 earlier.
For example, on a plot of 1,800 sq m or larger, located on a road at least 24 metres wide, the FAR can be increased to 3.5, allowing construction of a six-storey building of up to 3,500 sq ft. The Master Plan 2031 has allotted 2,806 hectares of land for industrial development, but only 1,500 hectares has been developed so far.
What if there is no public support?
These changes are expected to bring significant changes to Noida and will have a positive impact on business growth in the future. However, some experts have expressed concern about the impact on infrastructure, such as roads, sewer networks, and drainage systems. They believe that the authority will have to address these challenges before implementing these changes.