Development control regulation is a set of control that looks after the proper development of the city and the general welfare of the common man. Development control regulation ensures planned development of land that benefits the society as well as changes the image of the society. The process of (DCR) ensures development should be in order without any misuse of land. In a very simple way, DCR helps in changing the complete picture of the city.

Why are development control regulations (DCR) required?

Proper development enhances the complete picture of the city. Also, its effect on the growth of the city and satisfies the basic needs of the people like better amenities, safety, health, economy, and convenience.

What are the types of (DCR) in metros?

Below are the 6 development control regulations one can check with

1. town and country planning

2. zoning regulations

3. slum clearance

4. Building bye-laws

5. Periphery control

6. land Acquisition

Lets us know in brief types of development control regulations:

Town and country planning: It helps in making and implementing better infrastructure for the people with their needs.

Zonal regulations:  

It majorly deals with the allocation of land and keeps on checking the proper use of land, like the overall construction of the buildings and their heights.

Slum clearance: 

Overall it focuses on the rehabilitation of slum peoples by reducing the number of slums in the metros.

Building Bye-Law:

This is one of the regulations that apply to the builder and developer that ensures all sets of clearances and legal should comply with the Indian building code. It helps in forming legally sound structures in metros.

periphery control:

Periphery control is the rule that protects peripheral land from every type of illegal and other encroachments that has jurisdiction issues.

Land Acquisition: 

This will help in acquiring land for government projects and in return providing good compensation to the respected landowners.

Controllable factors under development control regulations:

Floor space index (FSI):

FSI is the ratio of the (built-up area) of the building covered to the area of the allotted land on which construction of the building is to be built. It counts the total amount of area occupied by each floor that can be structured on the land and leaving the rest as open space. New rules indicate that voids, niches, balconies, flower beds are calculated in the floor space index, & recover from the loss, the government has fixed fungible (FSI) of 35 % for the residential sector and 20% for the commercial sector.

Parking space: 

As per the norms, there is specified space allotted for the parking of motor vehicles in commercial, residential, and any educational institutions which are set as per the rules defined in different states. However, as per the rules sizes are defined those are mentioned below

(a) motor vehicle minimum (2.5 m x5.5m)

(b) Two-wheeler (1.2-3 sq.m)

(c)Transport vehicle (3.75m x7.5m)

Size of the plots of land: 

According to the income of occupants’ size of the plots is used for residential development. Ideal allotted sizes under development control regulations are mentioned below

(HIG) High-income group – 486 to 972 Sqm

(MIG) Mid income group – 216 to 360 Sqm

(LIG) Low-Income group – 135 to 180 Sqm

Building Lift facility: 

A building or society with a height of more than 13 meters must have a lift with a minimum capacity of 6 people inside the lift cabin.

Fire safety in society: 

Residential buildings with more than 3 floors must require a fire safety certificate from the fire department. Every floor should have more than 150 sq m of the area and if the capacity is 20 plus people on the floor then two doorways must be required for emergency exit including staircase.

structural design and services:

As per the rules of (National Building Code of India), the architectural design should be implemented in which buildings must have facilities of AC, electrical safety from lightning, plumbing facility for (toilet and drinking), safe electrical installation, etc.

A development control regulation varies from one state to another. So it is advisable to check with respected DCR in the metros. 

Conclude: 

Hope the article is very much clear about the development control regulations. What is DCR? Why is it important? And what are the Types and controllable factors under (DCR)? also somewhere it helps in decreasing frauds in real estate.

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