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The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a series of amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules aimed at simplifying development approvals and encouraging faster urban growth. The reforms include higher height limits for buildings, revised setback and parking requirements, streamlined no-objection certificate (NOC) procedures and expanded exemptions for smaller residential projects. Applicable across 23 priority urban areas, the revised framework is intended to reduce procedural delays, lower compliance costs and support infrastructure-led development under the state’s urban planning strategy. The changes also introduce revised regulations for high-rise buildings and special occupancies while strengthening provisions related to fire safety and structural compliance for larger developments.
The Andhra Pradesh government has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms to its building regulations, introducing revised development norms intended to speed up approvals and support urban expansion across 23 priority areas in the state. The changes, announced in the past week, amend the Andhra Pradesh Building Rules and are designed to simplify procedures, reduce compliance requirements and facilitate planned urban development.
Under the revised framework, developers and property owners will benefit from a simplified approval process for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The state government stated that the amendments seek to reduce administrative hurdles while making the regulatory system more efficient and transparent for both citizens and the real estate sector.
One of the key reforms is the increase in the permissible height for buildings. Developers can now construct residential and larger commercial buildings up to a height of 28 metres without obtaining a building height clearance from the Airports Authority of India (AAI). Previously, such approvals were required at lower height thresholds, often extending project timelines. The government said the revised provision would reduce delays and facilitate faster project execution.
The amended rules also rationalise setback requirements and revise parking norms to make more efficient use of developable land. Several provisions affecting smaller residential developments have been relaxed, with exemptions introduced for low-rise residential projects in order to reduce the regulatory burden on homeowners and small developers.
For residential buildings with a plot area of up to 300 sq metres, the government has exempted applicants from obtaining building plan approval, provided the structures comply with prescribed planning norms. These projects will instead follow a simplified self-certification mechanism, reducing the number of approvals required before construction can commence.
Additional changes have been introduced for high-rise developments and specialised buildings. The revised regulations include updated provisions governing fire safety, structural stability and other statutory requirements applicable to taller buildings. The government indicated that these measures are intended to ensure that the relaxation of approval procedures is accompanied by continued adherence to safety standards.
The reforms also seek to improve the overall ease of doing business in the construction sector by integrating several approval processes and reducing procedural duplication. According to Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar, the changes are expected to encourage investment, improve the pace of project execution and support the state's broader urban development objectives. He indicated that the revised regulatory framework had been prepared after examining existing procedures and identifying areas where approvals could be made more efficient without compromising compliance.
The government stated that the revised building regulations have been prepared to support sustainable urbanisation while enabling faster development across residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout Andhra Pradesh.
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