New Construction Rules in Vijayawada Aim to Boost Growth.

In a significant move aimed at revitalizing its construction sector, the Andhra Pradesh government has relaxed several key building and development norms, streamlining the process for obtaining necessary permissions. The amendments, approved by the cabinet, were announced by Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Ponguru Narayana.

The revised regulations introduce several developer-friendly provisions:

• Mortgage Exemption: For constructions undertaken on government-allotted land, the previous requirement of mortgaging 10% of the land is no longer mandatory.


• Balcony Relaxation: Buildings exceeding 3 meters in height can now feature a 1.5-meter-wide balcony, provided all setback norms are strictly adhered to.


• Enhanced Security: To bolster safety, the installation of CCTV cameras has been made mandatory in all apartments, high-rise buildings, hotels, malls, and group housing projects.


• Industrial Road Norms: For non-red category industries, a 9-meter-wide road will now suffice, while red category industries will still require a 12-meter-wide road. Additionally, security posts can be erected at the front of properties, and sewerage treatment plants are permitted at the rear.


• TDR Bond Simplification: Developers will no longer require separate permission to utilize a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) bond if it is applied to the same building from which it originated.


• Extended Licenses & Simplified Permissions: To further support the industry, licenses for builders, developers, and construction firms will now be issued for a duration of three years. In a major incentive for smaller projects, plots up to 50 square meters will receive deemed permission for G+1 (ground plus one floor) construction for a nominal fee of just ₹1.

These reforms are expected to significantly reduce bureaucratic hurdles, accelerate project approvals, and attract more investment into Vijayawada's real estate and infrastructure development.