Rule check
Setbacks, FSI, height, parking and other development rules checked for your plot.
Architecture
Building plan approval in Chennai
Approval drawings prepared correctly the first time — so your construction starts on firm legal ground.
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Architecture · Building Plan Approval Building without approval puts your investment at risk — loans, resale and even the structure itself can be affected. Our building plan approval service makes the process straightforward: compliant design, correct drawings and steady follow-up until approval is issued.
Building plan approval in Chennai: which authority?
Within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, planning permission is processed by CMDA, and building permits are issued by the local body — for example the Greater Chennai Corporation, a municipality or a panchayat. Plots outside CMDA limits generally come under DTCP. The rules, documents and fees differ, so we start by confirming exactly which applies to your plot.
CMDA building plan approval, done right
Most delays come from drawings that do not follow the development rules or the required format. As your building planner, we design within setbacks, FSI, height and parking rules from day one, and prepare drawings in the format the authority expects.
Building plan approval cost
There are two parts: fees paid to the authority, which depend on area, building type and location; and our professional fee for design, drawings and coordination. We explain both clearly before you commit.
Documents you will need
Title documents, patta, encumbrance certificate, survey sketch and plot or layout approval are the usual starting points. We give you a checklist specific to your plot.
What's included.
Approval drawings
Site plan, floor plans, sections and elevations drawn to the authority’s format.
Document guidance
A clear list of the ownership and site documents you need to collect.
Application support
Help preparing and submitting the application to the right authority.
Query responses
Drawings revised and clarifications provided if the authority raises queries.
Structural sign-off
Coordination with a structural engineer for the required certificates.
How it works.
- Step 01
Plot & document review
We review your plot, title documents and the authority that applies to your location.
- Step 02
Compliant design
The building is designed within the development rules from the start.
- Step 03
Drawings & application
Approval drawings prepared and the application compiled and submitted.
- Step 04
Follow-up
Queries answered and drawings revised until the approval is issued.
FAQ
Good to know.
01 Who approves building plans in Chennai?
It depends on the location and size of the building. Within the Chennai Metropolitan Area, planning permission is handled by CMDA, with building permits issued by the local body such as Greater Chennai Corporation. Areas outside CMDA limits generally fall under DTCP. We confirm which authority applies to your plot at the start.
02 What does building plan approval cost?
Authority fees depend on the built-up area, building type and location, and are paid to the authority. Our professional fee for drawings and coordination is quoted separately after we review your plot.
03 What documents are needed for building plan approval?
Typically the sale deed or title document, patta, encumbrance certificate, approved layout or plot documents, and a survey sketch. We give you a precise checklist for your case.