What subdivision approval steps are required by the planning authority?

Subdivision of land for industrial use must follow a structured approval process set by the local or state planning authority (e.g., DTCP, CMDA, MIDC, SIPCOT). This process ensures that all subdivided plots comply with zoning, infrastructure, safety, and access regulations. Approvals must be secured before marketing, leasing, or developing individual lots.

Below are the typical steps involved in securing subdivision approval from a planning authority:

1. Pre-Application Consultation and Feasibility Check

• Engage with: Town Planning Office, District Collectorate, or Industrial Board.
  
• Purpose:
  
  • Understand applicable zoning and land use rules.
    
  • Identify minimum plot sizes, road widths, FAR limits, and buffer requirements.
    
• Outcome: Preliminary feedback on whether subdivision is permissible.

2. Preparation of Detailed Layout Plan

• Prepared by: Licensed architect or planner.
  
• Plan Includes:
  
  • Plot divisions with area and dimensions
    
  • Internal roads, setbacks, green belts, and utility corridors
    
  • Access points and drainage alignment
    
• Standards Must Align With:
  
  • Local Development Control Regulations (DCR)
    
  • Industrial zoning codes
    
  • Environmental and fire safety norms

3. Application Submission with Required Documents

• Submit to the local planning authority or regional DTCP office.
  
• Documents Typically Required:
  
  • Ownership proof and title deed
    
  • Patta/Chitta or land use classification
    
  • Survey and topo maps
    
  • Encumbrance certificate
    
  • Layout plan and zoning compliance report
    
• Pay the required processing and scrutiny fees.

4. Technical Review and Site Inspection

• The planning department reviews:
  
  • Conformity to the master plan
    
  • Road width, setbacks, and minimum lot area
    
  • Infrastructure feasibility (drainage, water, power)
    
• Site inspection conducted to verify ground conditions and physical access.

5. Public Notice and Authority Scrutiny (if required)

• In some jurisdictions, a public notice or hearing may be required (especially in mixed-use or peri-urban zones).
  
• Feedback from:
  
  • Neighbors
    
  • Utility providers
    
  • The local panchayat or municipality may be considered.