A.Based on the projected population of 230 lakh by 2021, the estimated additional housing stock required will be around 24 lakh dwelling units. This includes an estimated housing requirement of 20 lakh dwelling units for additional population and backlog of about 4 lakh units comprising of 1 lakh net shortage and the rest by dilapidated and Kutcha structures requiring replacement.

A possible indicative scenario in terms of mode of housing supply in different types of development emerges as under:

Housing Type	Development Agencies	Housing Component (%) EWS/LIG Other Total
Slum & JJ -In-situ Rehabilitation Relocation / Reconstruction &Up-gradation	Public, Private, Co-op Society	25               -                 25
Houses on Independent Plots & Redevelopment	Public, Private	4               4                 8
Group Housing(Min. 35% of total DUs mandatory 2 room or less)	Public, Private, Co-op Society	14            28               42
Employer Housing	Central / State Govt	2              2                 4
Unauthorised Regularised colonies infill	Co-op Society/ Residents’	6              9                 15
Other Housing areas, Up-gradation of Old areas/ Traditional areas/ Villages	Public, Private, Co-op Society	3              3                 6

A.HOUSING STRATEGY :
The proposed housing strategy incorporates specific approaches for development of new housing areas, up-gradation and re-densification through redevelopment of existing housing areas including unauthorized colonies, housing in villages and Special Area. Looking at the possible distribution of housing types, the future requirement of shelter provision will be dominated by small dwelling units. In view of the limited availability of land and increased requirement of housing, plotted residential development shall be discouraged. It is proposed to adopt a multi-pronged housing strategy for provision of housing stock and for delivery of serviced land, involving the private sector to a significant extent, public agencies and co-operative societies etc. The overall responsibility for provision of land and facilitation of adequate housing to meet the projected demand lies with the DDA in collaboration with GNCTD and other agencies. Planning norms, land use zoning, density, FAR, and building controls have been reviewed for housing, both in new areas to be opened up and for redevelopment of existing areas. In the context of housing strategy, it is essential to optimise utilization of land and space with a view to increasing net residential density. As the development of housing in new area or redevelopment of existing housing stock in built up area to be taken by the Public Agencies, Society or private developers the upper limit of density be taken as 200 DUs/ha.(900pph) with flexible Dwelling Unit sizes to achieve optimal utilization of land. The density for Slum & JJ clusters (In-situ up-gradation/ Rehabilitation/ Redevelopment of Slum & JJ Clusters, Resettlement Colonies) and EWS Public Housing Schemes be maximum 900 DUs/ ha.

A.Restructuring and Up-Gradation of the Existing Areas:In Delhi, a large number of areas are old and are characterized by poor structural condition of buildings, sub-optimal utilisation of land, congestion, poor urban form, inadequate infrastructure services, lack of community facilities, etc. The housing stock in both planned and unplanned areas can be enhanced through various approaches as given below.
i. Planned Area

a. Plotted/ Group Housing
b. Employer Housing
c. Bungalow Area
d. Low Density Residential Area

ii. Traditional Inner City & Unplanned Area

a. Special Area & Villages
b. Unauthorised/ Regularised Unauthorised Colonies

A.Plotted / Group Housing The flats built by DDA, particularly those, which have become aged, may be redeveloped with permission and subject to the condition that the structural safety of other flats is not impinged. Already developed group housing inclusive of public (DDA and others), co-operative housing may be redeveloped on the basis of prescribed norms and regulations by formulating co-operative societies or self-managing communities. The funds for redevelopment should be contributed by the residents.

A.Employer Housing In Delhi after Independence, substantial areas were developed at low density and have potential for densification. These are mainly government and cantonment areas. In order to optimally utilise these prime lands there is need of intensive development. On a conservative estimate the present housing stock can be increased to more than double. Infrastructure enhancement and provision for additional housing can be financed from the funds generated through cross-subsidisation between commercial and residential use for EWS and LIG categories.

A.Bungalow Area Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone comprises of large size plots and has a very pleasant green environment. The essential character of wide avenues, large plots, extensive landscape and low rise development, has a heritage value which has to be conserved. Mixed use, high intensity development along MRTS corridor and de-densification of trees / reduction of green cover is not permitted at all. The strategy for development in this zone will be as per the approved plans and the LBZ guidelines, as may be issued by the Government of India from time to time. Civil Lines also has Bungalow Area of which the basic character has to be maintained

A.Low Density Residential Area The majority of Farm Houses in the urban extension areas are located on lands where ground water has already been severely depleted or close to such depletion. Further, intensification of residential density and heavy additional load on civic infrastructure such as water supply, Drainage, Sewerage, Parking etc. is highly undesirable in such areas from environmental considerations. Therefore, villages containing existing farm houses clusters are notified as “Low Density Residential Area” (list of village at Annexure- 4.0 (I). Low Density Residential Plots are also allowed in the village falling in Green belt (list of villages in Green Belt at Annexure-4.0 (II).

A.Traditional Inner City and Unplanned Areas The congested areas of the city have a predominant residential component like Shahjehanabad (Walled City), and its Extensions, Karol Bagh (Special Area) and villages. The unauthorised / regularised colonies, which are unplanned areas, have a role to play as a housing stock provider. All these areas should be redeveloped ensuring modern services and amenities for a safe residential environment and in the process, eliminating risk prone structures and activities. The owners can jointly redevelop the areas based on the prescribed guidelines.

A.Special Area and Villages: The Old City areas, Shahjehanabad (Walled City), and its Extensions, Karol Bagh (designated as Special Area) are fast changing their residential character to nonresidential use, but still have a residential component. The non-residential uses of varying degrees have developed with time depending on their location, related with accessibility and the established trade. In the case of traditional inner city areas, it is essential first to distinguish between the heritage segment of the area and the non-heritage segment of the area. Well-designed Special Area Redevelopment Schemes must be prepared for traditional areas giving the development control parameters for the heritage areas keeping in view archaeological norms / architectural character and general parameters for the non-heritage segment of the traditional area. Each Special Area Redevelopment Scheme should entail an enumeration of the monuments and old buildings within the heritage areas, which must be conserved. The concerned municipal body is the nodal agency who should prepare Special Area Redevelopment Schemes for all traditional areas within a time frame

A.Unauthorised/ Regularised Unauthorised Colonies:
Unauthorised colonies in Delhi pose a serious human problem as a huge population is living in these colonies. The issue of existing unauthorized colonies has engaged attention since the mid-seventies when a policy for regularization was formulated. 567 out of 607 listed unauthorized colonies were regularised till October 1993, but many more unauthorized colonies have come up since then. Such colonies are to be identified by the Govt. of NCTD. The present method of regularization of unauthorized colonies is by the provision of basic infrastructure to improve the environment. However, regularization has not really brought in any tangible improvement. Effectively, the process has only led to de-facto tenure rights on the land and access to services. In all unauthorised colonies whether on private or public land, regularization should be done as per the government orders issued from time to time. It must be ensured that for improvement of physical and social infrastructure, the minimum necessary / feasible level of services and community facilities are provided.

(i) Physical: Plans for provision of services shall be prepared by the concerned local bodies.
(ii) Social: For provision of social facilities, reduced space standards shall be adopted. Depending on the availability of land, facilities like community hall, dispensary etc. can be grouped together.

(a) Primary school - 800 sq.m. per 5000 population
(b) Sr. Secondary School - 2000 sq.m per 10000 population
The above norms can be further relaxed for existing recognised schools on the basis of minimum norms prescribed by the Education Department, GNCTD / Central Board of Secondary Education.
(c) The following facilities can be clubbed in a composite facility centre (500-1000sqm.)

(i) Multi-purpose community hall - 100 sqm.
(ii) BastiVikas Kendra - 100 sqm.
(iii) Religious site - 100 sqm.
(iv) Police Post - 100 sqm.
(v) Health Centre - 100 sqm.
(vi) Park/ShishuVatika- 200 sqm.
(vii) Area for essential retail outlets e.g., Milk Booth, Fair Price Shop, Kerosene shop, etc. may be provided.
(viii) Provisions for informal trade units and weekly market to be made, wherever necessary.

(d) In case separate facility plots as per MPD norms are not feasible, the facilities may be clubbed and provided on the basis of ground realities and also by using the concept of Accommodation Reservation (AR).

A.Rehabilitation/Relocation of Slum & JJ Clusters:
In so far as the existing squatter settlements are concerned, the present three-fold strategy of relocation from areas required for public purpose, in-situ up-gradation at other sites to be selected on the basis of specific parameters and environmental upgradation to basic minimum standards shall be allowed as an interim measure. Rest of the clusters, till they are covered by either of the first two components of the strategy, should be continued. During the Plan period 1981-2001, sites and services approach based relocation was employed in which resettlement of squatter slums was done on 18 sqm and 12.5 sqm. plots (transit accommodation)allotted to eligible persons on licence basis. This has led to a number of aberrations and there are several aspects, due to which this approach needs to be progressively abandoned and substituted by an alternate approach. Broadly speaking this alternate approach should have the following components:

(i) Resettlement, whether in the form of in-situ up-gradation or relocation, should be based mainly on built up accommodation of around 25 sq. m with common areas and facilities, rather than on the model of horizontal plotted development.
(ii) The concept of land as a resource should be adopted to develop such accommodation with private sector participation and investment, to the extent possible.
(iii) Incentives by way of higher FAR, part commercial use of the land and, if necessary and feasible, Transfer of Development Rights should be provided.
(iv) A cooperative resettlement model with adequate safeguards may be adopted with tenure rights being provided through the institution of Co-operative Societies.
(v) The provision of accommodation should be based on cost with suitable arrangements for funding / financing, keeping in view the aspect of affordability and capacity to pay.
(vi) In cases of relocation, the sites should be identified with a view to develop relatively small clusters in a manner that they can be integrated with the overall planned development of the area, particularly keeping in view the availability of employment avenues in the vicinity. Very large resettlement sites could lead to a phenomenon of planned slums.
(vii) Suitable arrangement for temporary transit accommodation for families to be rehabilitated should be made. This may preferably be near or at the same site and the utilization of these may be synchronised with the phases of implementation of the scheme of in-situ up-gradation.
(viii) Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) should be closely involved in the resettlement process.

A.Resettlement Colonies:
Most of the resettlement colonies have been provided with essential services, but the immediate need is of individual services i.e. water, sewerage and electricity. To ensure healthy and better environment, the construction of houses needs to be based on approved / standard building plans. Co-operative societies / private developers / govt. agencies may come forward for redevelopment based on the incentives as applicable for the Squatter Rehabilitation Scheme. Reconstruction of existing plotted development, group housing should be encouraged as per the Redevelopment Guidelines given in para 4.2.3.4.

A.New Housing for Urban Poor:
New housing should be in the form of one or two room units, which would be developed through public and private agencies and through Cooperative societies. As this category constitutes bulk of the housing stock that has to be catered at an affordable price to the lowest income bracket as housing for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), this is often done by cross-subsidization. For this purpose, adequate land would be earmarked for EWS housing. The developers of group housing shall ensure that minimum 15% of proposed FAR to be constructed for Community-Service Personnel / EWS and lower income category. Employer Housing of Central Government, State Government and other Government Agencies are not required to follow the requirement of FAR or Dwelling Units for Community Service Personnel / EWS and lower income category.] In old built up areas, this may be as redevelopment schemes or industrial housing, etc., whereas, in urban extensions, the acquisition and development cost of this land should be borne by rest of the project. Such reserved lands should be handed over to a designated agency for promoting housing for low income and weaker sections. The pattern of EWS housing shall be such as to ensure optimal utilization of land in a sustainable manner. For that purpose, multi- storied housing will be the preferred option. Apart from mandatory provision for EWS housing in all group housing projects/ schemes, the primary responsibility for creating adequate stock of housing for urban poor shall be borne by public agencies.

A.Low Density Residential Area:
The majority of Farm Houses in the urban extension areas are located on lands where ground water has already been severely depleted or close to such depletion. Further, intensification of residential density and heavy additional load on civic infrastructure such as water supply, Drainage, Sewerage, Parking etc. is highly undesirable in such areas from environmental considerations. Therefore, villages containing existing farm houses clusters are notified as “Low Density Residential Area” (list of village at Annexure- 4.0 (I). Low Density Residential Plots are also allowed in the village falling in Green belt (list of villages in Green Belt at Annexure-4.0 (II).

A.List of villages declared as Low Density Residential Area (LDRA) in Urban Extension:

1. Sayurpur*	13. Mehrauli*
2. Satbari*	14. Rajokri
3. Chattarpur	15. Samlakha
4. Khanpur	16. Ghitorni*
5. Devli*	17. Rangpuri*
6. Bhatti*	18. HolambiKhurd
7. FatehpuriBeri*	19. Bakoli
8. Asola*	20. Bakatawarpur
9. Jounapur	21. Hiranki
10. Chandan Hula	22. Bijwasan
11. Gadaipur	23. Bamnoli
12. Sultanpur

Note:
(i) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy would not be applicable to the influence zone of MRTS corridors lying within the villages falling in Low Density Residential Area.
(ii) Low Density Residential area in 5 villages mentioned at Sr. No. 1 to 5 shall be subject to relevant stipulations imposed by the Authority arising from Supreme Courts orders.
(iii) *Villages where low density residential development may be allowed in the areas other than those falling under Regional Park.
(iv) Any approved Layout/ Scheme falling in the above villages shall be deemed to have been approved under clause 3(4) of Development Code of MPD-2021.
(v) The term “Village” refers to “Revenue Village Boundary”.

A.List of villages in Green Belt where Low Density Residential Plots are permitted:

Sl. No.	Planning Zone	Name of Village
(1)	Zone G	1. Bijwasan (Part) 2. Kapashera 3. Salahpur
(2)	Zone J	4. Rajokri (Part)
(3)	Zone K-II	5. Bamnoli (Part) 6. Bijwasan (Part)
(4)	Zone L	7. Badusaria 8. Bakargarh 9. Deorala 10. Dhansa 11. Ghalibpur 12. Ghumanhera 13. Isapur 14. Jainpur 15. JharodaKalan (Part) 16. Jhatikara 17. Kair 18. Kanganheri 19. Mitraon (Part) 20. MndhelaKalan 21. MundhelaKurd 22. Nanakheri 23. Raghopur 24. Rauta 25. Shikarpur 26. Surekhpur (Part) 27. TikriKalan (Part)
(5)	Zone P-I	28. Bakaner 29. Ghoga 30. Lampur 31. Mamurpur
(6)	Zone P-II	32. Hamidpur 33. Jhangola 34. Palia 35. Singhu 36. Tajpurkalan
(7)	Zone N	37. Auchandi 38. Mungeshpur 39. Qutabgarh 40. Khor Punjab 41. Chatesar 42. Jaunti 43. GarhiRindhala 44. Nizampur-Rashidpur 45. TIkriKalan (Part) 46. Hareoli
(8)	Zone E	47. Mandoli

A.NIGHT SHELTER:
The provision of night shelters is envisaged to cater to the shelterless, which should be provided as per requirements, and should be identified keeping in view major work centres. Special provisions should be made for the homeless, women and children including the differently-abled persons, orphans and old age persons. Further, to the development of night shelters by GNCTD/DUSIB/ concerned municipal body/DDA as per MPD-2021, provisions for night shelter should also be made in existing buildings and in new proposed constructions within the Railway Terminals, Bus Terminals, Wholesale/Retail markets, Freight Complexes, Police Stations, etc. by the agencies concerned such as Railways, Health, Industry, DTC, Police, etc., wherever available, with suitable modifications into night shelters as well as by adopting innovative concepts such as integrated complex with commercial space on the ground floor and night shelters on the first floor. In addition, multi-purpose use of the existing facility buildings may be allowed for night shelter purpose. Provision should also be made for converting existing buildings, wherever available, with suitable modifications into night shelters. Since land is a constraint, the endeavour should be to optimally utilize the land for creating multipurpose facilities in residential and PSP plots

A.Night Shelter:

Min. Plot Size	1000 sqm.
Max. Ground Coverage	30%
Max. FAR	120
Max. Height	26m

A

S.No	Use Premises	No. of units	Unit Area (ha.)	Total land (ha.)
(a.)	Education
	1. Primary School	1	0.20-0.40	0.20-0.40
	2. Senior Secondary School	1	0.60-0.80	0.60-0.80
(b.)	Shopping
	3. Local Convenience shopping	1	0.40	0.40
	4. Service Market	1	0.20	0.20
	5. Informal Bazaar	1	0.10	0.10
(c.)	Other Community Facilities
	6.6. Milk Booth	As per standard norms (in LSC)
	7.Banquet Hall	1	0.08-0.20	0.08-0.20
	8. Religious Building	2	0.04	0.08
	9. Housing Area Play ground	2	0.5	1.0
	10. Neighbourhood Play Area	1	1.0	1.0
	11. Anganwari	2	0.02-0.03	04-0.06
(d.)	Recreational
	12. Tot lot @ 0.50sq.m/person	-	0.0125	0.5
	13. Housing Area Park	2	0.5	1.0
	14. Neighbourhood Park	1	1.0	1.0
(e.)	Utilities
	15. Area for segregation of waste and parking of utility vehicles	1	0.02	0.02
	16. Underground Water Tank	1	0.20	0.20
	17. Local level waste water treatment facility		Wherever Feasible
(f.)	Transportation
	18. Three wheeler and Taxi Stand	1	0.04	0.04

The detailed controls for Infrastructure Requirements for LOP at Residential Neighbourhood Level is guided by Table 4.2 of MPD-2021.

A.Table 4.3: Uses / Use Activities Permitted in Use Premises

Use Premises	Definition	Use/ Use Activities Permitted
Residential Plot – Plotted Housing	A Premise for one or more than one dwelling unit and may have on it one main building block and one accessory block for garages and service personnel.	Residence, mixed use activity as per the Master Plan provisions/ Registered RWA/ Society Office (50 sq.m.)
Residential Plot – Group Housing	A premise of size not less than 3000 sqm (2000 sqm. for slum/ JJ rehabilitation and 1670 sqm. i.e., 2000 sq.yds. for Redevelopment Areas/ Rehabilitation area/ Special Area/Village (Lal Dora/Firni)/ Extended Lal Dora) comprising of residential flats with basic amenities like parking, park, convenience shops, public utility etc.	Residential flat, mixed use activity as per the Master Plan provisions, retail shops of confectionery, grocery & general merchandise, books and stationery, Chemist, Barber, Laundry, Tailor, Vegetable Shop (On ground floor with an area up to 20 sqm. each). Community Room, Society office, Crèche / Day Care Centre, religious, Senior citizen recreation room, swimming pool.
Residential Flat	Residential accommodation for one family / household as part of group housing.	Residence, mixed use activity as per the Master Plan provisions.
Residential Premises Special Area	A residential premise in Special Area.	As per Special Area Regulations
Slum/ rehabilitation	Residential accommodation provided- JJ as part of slum area resettlement/ rehabilitation	As per Slum Area Redevelopment Regulations
Foreign Mission	A Premise for the foreign mission.	Foreign Mission and related facilities / offices.
Hostel	A premise in which residential accommodation in the form of rooms is provided, usually attached to an institution, with or without dining facility.	i) Hostel, Old Age Home, ii) Dining Area, Watch and Ward Residence (20 sqm), Service Shops of Barber, Laundry, Soft Drink and Snack Stall to be restricted up to 20% of floor area.
Guest House, Lodging &Boarding House, Sarai	A premise providing temporary accommodation for short durations.	i. Guest Rooms ii. Watch and Ward Residence (20 sqm), Service Shops of Barber, Laundry, Soft Drink and Snack Stall to be restricted up to 20% of floor area.
Dharamshala or its equivalent	A premise providing temporary accommodation for short durations.	i. Dharamshala, ii. Service Personnel Shops of Barber & Laundry, Soft Drink & Snack Stall to be restricted up to 20% of floor area.
Rain Basera (Night Shelter)	A premise having the facility for providing the night accommodation to individuals without any charges or with token charges. It may run by local government or voluntary agencies. **.	Night Shelter and related facilities
Low Density Residential Plot	Existing farm houses in urban extension regularised as per Policy and new Low Density Residential Plots to be permitted in the green belt and in Low Density Residential Area in the Urban Extension.	Low Density Residential/Housing Plots, service Personnel Residence, watch and Ward residence, subject to further uses as per Para 4.4.3.G.
Studio Apartment	A premise in which residential accommodation in the form of multipurpose rooms is provided for Individual/Family.	) Suite ii) Caretaker’s Office, Retail Shops, Dining and supporting facilities, as per the requirement to be restricted up to 10% of floor area.

* Pre 1962 plotted double storied flats shall be treated as Residential Plots. * Bed and Breakfast accommodation may be a permissible activity in residential plot/ flat, if registered under the Scheme notified by Ministry of Tourism, GoI/ GNCTD from time to time. ** As land is a constraint, the endeavor should be to optimally utilize the land for creating multipurpose facilities in residential and PSP plots. Night shelter should also be made in existing buildings and in new proposed constructions within the Railway Terminals, Bus Terminals, Wholesale/Retail markets, Freight Complexes, Police Stations etc. by the agencies concerned such as Railways, Health, Industry, DTC, Police, etc., wherever available, with suitable modifications into night shelters as well as by adopting innovative concepts such as integrated complex with commercial space on the ground floor and night shelter on the first floor.

Control for Building/ Buildings within Residential Premises

A. Residential Plot-Plotted Housing

Maximum ground coverage, FAR, number of dwelling units for different size of residential plots shall be as per the following table:

	Area of Plot (Sq. m)	Max. Ground Coverage %	FAR	No. of DUs
1.	Below 32	90*	350	3
2.	Above 32 to 50	90*	350	3
3.	Above 50 to 100	90*	350	4
4.	Above 100 to 250	75	300	4
5.	Above 250 to 750	75	225	6
6.	Above 750 to 1000	50	200	9
7.	Above 1000 to 1500	50	200	9
8.	Above 1500 to 2250	50	200	12
9.	Above 2250 to 3000			15
10	Above 3000 to3750		200	18
11	Above 3750	50	200	21

The detailed controls for Plotted Building/ Building with Residential Premise is guided by Para 4.4.3 Control for Building/ Building with Residential Premise, Sub-clause (A) of MPD-2021.

Residential Plot – Group Housing :

Minimum size of plot	3000 sq.m.
Maximum Ground Coverage	33.3%
Maximum FAR	200
Height	NR (Subject to clearance from AAI/Fire Department and other statutory bodies.
Parking	2.0 ECS/100 sqm built up area and 0.5 ECS/100 sqm. for EWS/Service Personnel housing

The detailed controls for Plotted Building/ Building with Residential Premise is provided in Para 4.4.3 Control for Building/ Building with Residential Premise, Sub-clause (B) of MPD-2021.

Foreign Mission:

Maximum Ground Coverage	25%
Maximum FAR	75
Maximum height	15 m

Basement upto the building envelope line to the maximum extent of 50% of plot area shall be allowed and if used for parking and services should not be counted in FAR.

Hostel / Guest House / Lodging & Boarding House / Dharamshala

Min. Plot size	500 sqm.
Maximum ground coverage	30%
Maximum floor area ratio	120
Maximum height	15 m.

(i) Parking to be provided @ 2 ECS per 100 sq.m. of built up area.
(ii) These norms shall not be applicable for Guest House under Mixed Use Regulations.

Low Density Residential Area:

Minimum Plot Area	0.4 ha
Max. FAR	20 (without any charges)

- Above 20 upto 30(with additional charges to be notified by the competent authority)
- For plots more than 1 acre, the portions remaining (if any) after plot-subdivision will get the benefit of FAR only on prorate basis

Max. Height	12 meter
Min width of continuous road in front	6 meter*
Min. green area	50%
No. of main dwelling units permitted	- Two Dwelling Units on LDRA plot of one acre (0.4 ha) maybe permitted with FAR of 20 and for additional 10 FAR i.e. from 20 to 30 one additional Dwelling Unit is allowed subject to payment of requisite charges as approved and notified by the Government of India. - EWS unit of 60 sqm per acre in addition to permitted FAR.

The detailed controls for Plotted Building/ Building with Residential Premise is provided in Para 4.4.3 Control for Building/ Building with Residential Premise, Sub-clause (G) of MPD-2021.

Studio Apartments:

Minimum size of plot	2000 sq.m.
Maximum Ground Coverage	33.3%
Maximum FAR	200
Height	NR (Subject to clearance from AAI/Fire Department and other statutory bodies.
Parking	2.0 ECS/100 sqm built up area

Other Controls for studio apartments:

i. The maximum size of the apartment will be 60 sqm built-up.
ii. The plots should be located on road facing minimum width of 12m.
iii. Basement, if constructed, and used only for parking, utilities and services shall not be counted towards FAR.