The Government of Uttar Pradesh on November 21, 2025, notified regarding the clarification of certain queries related to the provisions of Uttar Pradesh Development Authority Building Construction and Development Regulations and Model Zoning Regulations, 2025.
The following has been stated namely: -
• It provides clarifications on various queries raised regarding the applicability and interpretation of the Uttar Pradesh Development Authority Building Construction and Model Zoning Regulations-2025 to ensure uniform implementation across all development authorities and housing boards.
• In cases where the Master Plan provisions conflict with the new Model Building and Zoning Regulations-2025, the notification clarifies that the 2025 Model Regulations will have overriding effect and should be followed for planning approvals and land use permissions.
• It further clarifies conditions related to approval of building plans where the existing road width is less than required, including cases of future planned widening under the Master Plan, corner plots, undeveloped areas, and authority-permitted widening proposals.
• It confirms that the requirement of approval for plots up to 100 sq. m (residential) and 30 sq. m (commercial) applies not only to new areas but also to already developed (built-up) zones.
• The clarification addresses parking norms (especially stilt parking), FAR relaxations, population density calculations, subdivision rules, basement use, and applicability of mixed-use norms in market streets, ensuring consistency in enforcement.
• The order reiterates mandatory compliance with earthquake-resistant building design standards, especially for high-rise and special category buildings as specified in the updated zoning and structural safety provisions.
[Notification no. - 58/2025/I/1150142/2025/8-3099/208/2025]
