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Delhi’s draft Master Plan 2047, approved by the Delhi Development Authority and awaiting clearance from the Centre, has projected a requirement for around 40 lakh additional homes by 2047. The plan proposes a three-pronged housing strategy centred on small-format dwellings, affordable rental housing and new development in land pooling and transit-oriented development zones. With limited land availability, dwelling units measuring 25–60 sqm of carpet area have been proposed to increase supply. The draft also provides for slum rehabilitation, regeneration of existing housing stock, improvements in resettlement and regularised unauthorised colonies, and private-sector participation. Land pooling and transit-oriented development areas alone have the potential to accommodate about 30 lakh dwelling units.
Delhi’s draft Master Plan 2047 has estimated that the national capital will require around 40 lakh additional houses by 2047, proposing a housing strategy based on small-format affordable homes, rental accommodation and planned development across land pooling and transit-oriented development areas to address future demand amid limited land availability.
The draft plan, which was approved by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), was expected to receive approval from the Centre within a week, according to sources. It sets out a three-pronged strategy to expand housing supply while also improving and regenerating existing residential areas.
A key element of the proposed approach is the development of small-format housing, with dwelling units ranging from 25 sqm to 60 sqm of carpet area. The draft stated that the smaller unit sizes would help maximise housing supply in a city facing constraints on the availability of land.
The plan also proposes a greater focus on affordable rental housing. It provides for incentives to encourage private-sector participation in developing such accommodation and identifies hostels and dormitories as additional housing formats for students, labourers and working men and women. Affordable Rental Housing Complexes, or ARHCs, would be permitted either as standalone developments or as part of new projects in Delhi.
New housing supply is proposed to be facilitated through planned development in Land Pooling Areas, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Zones, High Density Corridors and Low-Density Areas, with private-sector participation and other implementation mechanisms. Land pooling and TOD areas have been identified as major locations for future residential development, with the potential to accommodate approximately 30 lakh dwelling units.
The draft separately identifies Low-Density Areas, including locations along Delhi’s borders, where residential development can be undertaken alongside basic public facilities.
Alongside new construction, the Master Plan proposes the regeneration and upgrading of existing housing areas to improve the built environment, infrastructure and public amenities. This would cover employer housing, resettlement colonies, cooperative group housing societies and housing developed by the DDA. Planned residential areas, including DDA flats, Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) housing and General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA), could also undergo regeneration to enable better utilisation of land and improve existing housing stock.
The plan further provides for in-situ rehabilitation of slums and JJ clusters, along with the improvement and regularisation of unauthorised colonies. In unplanned areas, it proposes inclusive development approaches intended to minimise displacement while improving housing conditions and access to basic services.
Regularised unauthorised colonies would be allowed to undertake regeneration schemes under relevant provisions. Such redevelopment is expected to facilitate better road networks, open spaces, public facilities and access for emergency vehicles and fire tenders. The draft noted that many residents in these colonies live in rental accommodation and that regeneration could also support the availability of rental housing.
To discourage the future growth of unauthorised colonies, the Master Plan proposes disincentives including prohibitive property tax and higher electricity and water charges imposed by local bodies to curb unauthorised construction.
The draft also encourages the use of eco-friendly materials, innovative construction technologies and disaster-resilient structures to support sustainability and time-bound project delivery. Development within the Lutyens Bungalow Zone and Civil Lines Bungalow areas would continue to be governed by approved plans and applicable guidelines, while the basic character of the Civil Lines bungalow area would be maintained.
Source - PTI
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