Chennai FSI rules

Q: What is FSI and what are the rules for FSI in Chennai?

Sishir,

13th March 2013

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Hai I am ajay, I am planning to buy a flat in chennai on the second floor with no approval but the ground and first has got approval is it safe to buy the flat

Vishalelectrics Vishalelectrics,

3rd February 2020

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What is the FSI and premium FSI for Housing board flats redevelopment on 100feet Jawaharlal Nehru Road in Anna Nagar? What will be the general builders share on such redevelopment?

alindravi,

21st June 2019

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Hi guduvanchery nellikuppam road kayarambedu is it worth buying options for investment purpose in chennai pls suggest

Balaraman, Apartment Resident

29th March 2017

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What will be eligible FSI of a 1200 sq ft plot with 30ft and 20 ft roads(Corner plot) on two sides?

Suresh, Chennai

10th February 2017

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I have a Plot measuring 2700 sq.ft land in Senthil Nagar, Chinna Porur. This plot is facing a 30 ft road.

Can you please let me know how much area i can construct on this plot?
Thank you
Selva

Ramu Selvanarayanan,

10th October 2016

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You can construct x2 of your land area square feet not exceeding FSI Norma 2.0 in that locality for any queries you are free to call on 9962499962

Kushal, Chennai

13th May 2018

HI i need to know how many floors and sq.ft can be constructed in a plot of 80 x 55 (4400 sq.ft) in a plot having a road of 22 feet in coimbatore corporation.

Srinivasan Cbe,

27th May 2016

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Hello,
I have a question. I hav a commercial property of 33' * 160' on omr main road kandanchavadi chennai. Will it be consider under special fsi? Something more than 2 grounds is there but frontage of the land is 33'. The property is on I.T corridor. Can you please tell me how many floors can i construct on this property? And details abt the fsi here on omr main road?

Rajeshbr, Chennai

25th March 2016

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Please call us on 9962499962

Kushal, Chennai

13th May 2018

Hi: I have about 11,000 sq.ft. land in Kotagiri Taluk, about 6 km. from Kotagiri town. What's the procedure for obtaining clearance for (1) plan layout, and (2) building plan. I wish to construct G+1. What's the maximum floor area permitted and who is the sanctioning authority - local municipality or DTCP?
Thank You.

HARIHAR IYER,

5th March 2016

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Sir, May I know the FSI for Gopalakrishna Road, T.Nagar (Behind Naidu Hall)

Kanchana Kannan,

9th September 2015

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Hi Kanchana, Normally FSI in chennai is 1.5 but it vary if youwant special building plan under premium FSI.
FSI = Total covered area on all floors/Plot area
Floor Space Index (FSI) is the ratio of the total floor area of buildings on a certain location to the size of the land of that location.

Pavan kumar, Chennai

16th September 2015

We have a plot 45* 75 abutting 30 feet road at anna nagar, whether we can consturct five flats of equal size one in slilt floor , two each in first and second floors , each of 1000 sft carpet area. Since few people said that u cannot construct any flat in slilt even it it comes under fsi, i am seeking clarification

Perumal, Apartment Resident

25th June 2015

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default FSI will be 1.5.. here calculation 45*75 = 3375*1.5 = 5062.5Sq.ft. So, you can construct 1000 sqft each *5 flats.. All the best.

Sathiya, Bangalore

25th June 2015

Hi I want to know what is the CMDA FSI rules for buildings in Chennai?

Priya Sharma, Chennai

6th July 2015

Hi Priya, The basic rules laid down by the CMDA divide buildings into three types, ordinary buildings, special buildings and multi-storeyed buildings. This classification is based on the height of the buildings and the number of households in a plot and extent of commercial activity.

Shyam Sundar, Chennai

6th July 2015

What is the min height of the types ordinary building in Chennai?

Priya Sharma, Chennai

6th July 2015

Hi, Right now the ordinary buildings are the buildings that do not exceed a height of 9 m (30’) in height. These are generally low ground plus one-storeyed building.

Shyam Sundar, Chennai

6th July 2015

Sorry
area is 1732sqft {350 + 359 }

John Jesu,

24th June 2015

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My plot total area is 1732sqft{350 + 359}, corn or plot and both side roads are 30 feet . It is a Dtcp approval plot.i am going to construct an appartments, my question is how many homes I can get
and how much total construct area is allowed to construct, and how many floors I can get.
Suppose if I sub divided my plot into {866sqft +866sqft}means ,shall I get more plots?

John Jesu,

24th June 2015

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Sorry total area is 1732sqft { 35 × 50 + 35 × 49 }

John Jesu,

24th June 2015

Who pays for the Premium FSI-the promoter or the landlord?- and how is it shared?

Venugopal, Chennai

9th April 2015

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At present we are living in an apartment in Adaya a, CHENNAI. There are 8 apartment of 750 sq ft each constucted in ground plus 3 floors. Since the building has become weak, we want to demolish the building and reconstruct. plot size is 2925 sq ft (65x45). Thefront road size is 30ft. There is small 10ft side road abetting our compound . Iwould like to know how many flats can be constructed and what could be the fsi allowable including the premium FSI.
M. SIVARAMAN

Sivaraman Mahadevan, Apartment Resident

20th February 2015

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Hi sivaraman, you can calculate the FSI by putting the formula f FSI i.e is
FSI = Total covered area on all floors/Plot area

Sufia, Delhi

16th March 2015

The question is specific.There are 8 flats in this building. Each flat is 750 sq ft. Since the building is old there is a proposal to demolish the existing structure and to reconstruct the building as per the existing plan of 8 flats in 4 floors. IS it possible to do so,? There may be violation of FSI as per present rules. Is there any possibility of getting additionanl FSI by paying premium. Can any one clarify?
SIVARAMAN MAHADEVAN

Sivaraman Mahadevan, Apartment Resident

11th October 2016

hi i am having plot area of 750 sq feet with private passage 4 feet and road with 30 feet can any one reply for my question how much fsi should i get and how many floor are allowed

peer mohamed, Chennai

3rd December 2014

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Hi peer,
FSI = Total covered area on all floors/Plot area
Floor Space Index (FSI) is the ratio of the total floor area of buildings on a certain location to the size of the land of that location.
Normally FSI in chennai is 1.5

Uday kumar, Chennai

20th January 2015

hi i am having plot area of 2885 sq feet with private passage 10 feet and road with 16 feet can any one reply for my question how much fsi should i get

Baskar Harikrishnan,

27th October 2014

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Hi Baskar,

FSI is one of the measures defined that controls the population density in an area. FSI (Floor Space Index) is defined as the total covered area on all floors divided by the plot area. In other words, it can be defined as the ratio of Plinth area in a project to the land area.FSI is one of the measures defined that controls the population density in an area. FSI (Floor Space Index) is defined as the total covered area on all floors divided by the plot area. In other words, it can be defined as the ratio of Plinth area in a project to the land area.
Normal FSI is 1.5

Ramana Vignesh, Chennai

12th November 2014

i have a land of an area about 1500 sqft in poonamallee, chennai the road in front is just 20 feet and to access the plot i need to travel to 8ft private road. how much of FSI allowed can i construct G+2?

Nagesh, Chennai

27th October 2014

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Hi Nagesh,
As Mr Ramana said above about this FSI. You will be charged with normal FSI- 1.5. If you want to calculate , then follow this formula.
Constructible area divided by Land Area will give you FSI Index.

Venu Gopal, Chennai

12th November 2014

i have a land of an area about 2599 in nanganallur, chennai the road in front is just 20 feet how much is fsi

Zaheer Zubair,

24th August 2014

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FSI, is the Rules and Regulations by which the Plan Sanctioning Bodies control building construction activities.
FSI = Total covered area on all floors/Plot area
Floor Space Index (FSI) is the ratio of the total floor area of buildings on a certain location to the size of the land of that location.

Ram Gopal, Chennai

25th September 2014

What is the FSI for 9000 sq ft plot with 40 feet road in kodungaiyur?

Selwyn D Dawson,

12th November 2013

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@Selwyn: I think FSI would be 1.95, so you can construct 17,550 sq ft of built up area.

Kunal,

29th May 2014

Hey Normal FSI is 1.5
FSI along 30 feet road is 1.8
FSI along 40 feet road is 1.95

Gurmeet,

29th May 2014

Hi, I am Jean from Tambaram, I bought a flats in Selaiyur from PACE builders. my house is in 6th floor and the ceeling height is close to 8 feet 6 inches. is this the stantard height for an appartment? is there any CMDA regulation for this?

Jean Jeyasingh, Apartment Resident, Chennai

30th October 2013

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In a land area of 7800 the builder has built a SUPER BUILT AREA of 17500, the road abbetting the plot 30 feet. How much PREMIUM FSI would the builder have paid to the CMDA. Could anyone help

Balakrishnan, Chennai

26th October 2013

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In which area is your land?

Venugopal, Chennai

25th June 2015

The FSI varies in accordance with the land use and category of building. For ordinary and special buildings meant for residential and commercial use, the FSI prescribed is 1.5. It means that the total plinth area proposed by an applicant should not exceed 1.5 times the area of the plot where the construction is proposed. For instance, if the apartments are to be constructed in a plot of 3 grounds (7200 S.ft.), the total plinth area of all the apartments, including the common lobby, staircase or lift core, passage, balconies and so on shall not exceed 10,800 sq.ft.

Supratim,

11th September 2013

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The term FSI heard most often in property development is the most important parameter, governing development. It is the limiting factor for development. It is a tool by which the planners indirectly control the density of development and is mentioned as an index in DC rules. As per definition, it is the quotient obtained by dividing the total plinth area of all the floors by the plot area.

Vivek Kulkarni,

11th September 2013

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@Vivek also the area under parking whether provided in the basement or in stilts is exempted from the FSI calculation. Similarly, electrical transformer room, garbage shaft, caretakers room are also exempted from FSI calculation provided the total plinth area of such service areas does not exceed 10 percent of the total usable area. The other exemptions permitted are the staircase headrooms and the lift machine room in the topmost floor.

Supratim,

11th September 2013

If the land is eligible for a normal FSI of 2.5, then the promoter has to pay a guideline value of 0.4 sq metre of land for every one sq metre premium FSI he builds. The guideline value fixed by the registration department is applicable for calculating the charges.

Gurmeet,

22nd August 2013

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The applicant has to remit the premium FSI charges upfront to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) before getting planning permission for the project. The amount thus collected from the promoters will be remitted in a separate government account, which will be utilised for infrastructure development in that area, the GO said. Since the premium FSI has not been introduced with retrospective effect, all building violations which have taken place in the city in the past will not stand to gain from it.

Vivek Kulkarni,

22nd August 2013

It's bonanza time for builders and developers in the city. After slashing infrastructure and amenity charges, the state government has introduced premium floor space index (FSI is the ratio of land area to built-up area) in the Chennai Metropolitan Area (CMA) with a view to permitting builders construct extra floor space against payment of a premium.

Vivek Kulkarni,

22nd August 2013

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Hi ..i have one question,,,What is the Floor space that can be constructed on 4320 sq measuring plot which includes 12 " X 80" passage (960 sq ft) on 40 feet road. Please let me know...firstly how many apartments can be constructed along with stilt parking....secondly let me know what is the maximum FSI permitted as per current rules in Chennai along with corporation approval. And lastly how many floors are allowed with partial stilt with single apartment on the ground floor

Sishir,

21st March 2013

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Hi DHiraj..according to the Development Control rules of CMDA ....the set backs are classified as Front Set Backs, Rear Set Backs and Side Set Backs. Firstly the Side Set Backs are spaces to be left at the sides of a building which are governed by the height of a building proposed. It should not be necessary on both sides. It should be a minimum of one-third the height of the building subject to a minimum of 3.5m. CMDA allows a minimum of 3.5m on any one side provided the remainder of the total two-third of the building is left on the other side.

Himani,

21st March 2013

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Hi Lekshmi..what are the set back in this case and also please let me know about the CMDA rules for it?

Dhiraj,

15th March 2013

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Hi Sisihir...For special buildings ,,,the rules of CMDA says the the pemissible plot coverage is 65% which means that the plinth area of the construction proposed should not exceed 65 percent of the plot area. The remaining 35 % plot area is left open to the sky permanently. The concept behind imposing a ceiling on the footprint of the proposed construction is to ensure that every plot gets sufficient sunlight, air, privacy and rainwater.

Lekshmi,

15th March 2013

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FSI can be availed on all plots abutting roads that have a minimum width of 30 feet. The premium FSI for plots abutting roads that have a width of 30 feet or more and below 40 feet is 20% of the normal FSI. For plots that abut roads that are 40 feet to below 60 feet, the premium FSI is 30%, and for plots that abut roads having a width of 60 feet or more, it is 40%. For example, a person who proposes to avail premium FSI on 1,000 sq ft land abutting 40 feet road (which has a normal FSI of 1.5) can construct up to 1,950 sq ft instead of the normal 1,500 sq ft. However, a maximum cap of one FSI has been fixed for the premium FSI. Otherwise, the promoter cannot avail a premium FSI of more than 1,000 sq ft on land measuring 1,000 sq ft.

Vivek Kulkarni,

22nd August 2013