How do plot dimensions affect pricing?

1. Plot Size (Area Coverage)

The overall size of the industrial plot significantly influences the price per square foot or per acre:

• Smaller plots (e.g., <1 acre) often have higher per sq. ft. rates due to accessibility to a larger pool of small and medium-scale buyers.
  
• Larger plots (e.g., 5–20 acres or more) may have a lower rate per sq. ft., but higher total value, suitable for major industries or logistics parks.
  
• Bulk purchases may also attract discounted rates, especially in government-allotted zones or private industrial parks.
  

Market demand for specific size categories varies by industry, which reflects in pricing trends.

2. Frontage and Depth Ratio

The shape and proportion of the plot — typically referred to as the frontage-to-depth ratio — affects usability and pricing:

• Plots with wider frontages (road-facing width) allow for better access and layout flexibility, often valued higher.
  
• Plots with balanced dimensions (e.g., square or rectangular shapes) are easier to develop, allowing for optimal construction planning.
  
• Narrow or elongated plots with poor frontage may reduce buildability and affect functional layout, leading to lower valuation.
  

Frontage plays a key role in transport access, especially for industrial plots that require truck or trailer movement.

3. Corner vs. Interior Plots

• Corner plots (with two road frontages) are often more valuable due to:
  
  • Better visibility
    
  • Dual access points for logistics or operations
    
  • Higher flexibility in design
    

These plots typically carry a premium price tag compared to interior plots with only one access side.

4. Plot Orientation and Access

Orientation refers to how the plot is aligned with respect to entry points, roads, sun movement, and prevailing winds. Industrial buyers may consider:

• South-facing or east-facing plots for energy efficiency and ventilation.
  
• Road width and approach angle which affect ease of entry and exit for trucks.
  
• Plots accessible via main or arterial roads are priced higher due to their strategic advantage.
  

Poor access, blind corners, or back lanes can reduce the value of even well-sized plots.

5. Topography and Usability

Physical characteristics linked to dimensions, such as:

• Level or sloping terrain
  
• Presence of rock, waterlogging, or uneven surface
  
• Extent of developable land vs. buffer zones
  

impact both construction costs and usable area. A larger plot with poor topography may be valued lower than a smaller, well-leveled and build-ready site.

6. Subdivision Potential

Plots with dimensions that allow for future subdivision or reconfiguration are considered more versatile. Investors or developers may pay a premium for plots that:

• Can be easily divided into smaller saleable units
  
• Fit within industrial park regulations for modular expansion
  
• Allow multiple tenants or businesses within the same land parcel
  

Restrictive plot dimensions that prevent future flexibility may lower overall desirability.

7. Regulatory Compliance and FAR Utilization

Plot dimensions directly affect:

• Setback requirements
  
• Floor Area Ratio (FAR) utilization
  
• Building coverage norms (maximum permissible built-up area)
  

Plots that align well with regulatory guidelines enable higher construction capacity, influencing better value and pricing potential.