Detailing of Master Plan

New Chandigarh
Volume 1-
January 2016

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 Detailing of Master Plan
New Chandigarh

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New Chandigarh
“ City of unique experience,a place to live, work,
play and celebrate. A connected city, with high
quality public transport,pedestrian networks and
public realm. A sustainable city that respects and
celebrates its ecology and natural systems. A city
that promotes diversity of uses as well as is a place for
diverse user groups of ages, cultures and income
groups etc. Together a city that has high quality of
life, with places that enrich, uplift and inspire the
human spirit.”
Contents

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01 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 8

02 INTRODUCTION
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING 12
AECOM VISION 14
REPORT STRUCTURE 15

03 REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
INTRODUCTION 18
LOCATIONAL CONTEXT 19
GMR REGIONAL MASTER PLAN 20
REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY 24
REGIONAL LAND USE 26

04 EXISTING SITE
INTRODUCTION 30
EXISTING VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS 31
CONNECTIVITY 32
APROVED DEVELOPMENTS 34
TOPOGRAPHY & SOIL TYPE 36
HYDROLOGY & GROUND WATER 38

05 DESIGN PRINCIPLES
INTRODUCTION 42
STRATEGIES 44

06 LANDUSE FRAMEWORK
INTRODUCTION 52
LAND USE DISTRIBUTION 53
INDIVIDUAL LANDUSE DETAILS 54

07 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONS

INTRODUCTION 88
NEW CHANDIGARH- SECTORS 89
DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS (ZONE WISE) 90
EWS STRATEGY 104
ZONAL CONTROLS 106

08 ANNEXURE 112
01
Executive Summary
New Chandigarh
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Chandigarh and the surrounding areas of the Greater The existing rivers and their margins have the potential
Mohali Region (GMR) will have considerable economic to be enhanced to become prime aesthetic, and
growth potential in the coming years. This economic recreational assets for New Chandigarh. Proposed
growth will drive urban growth within the region, including development controls seek to conserve these rivers,
the demand for residential accommodation, employment through recreational zones permitting minimal construction
land, and all essential support services and utilities. activity.

To address the expected urban growth the Greater A 100 m buffer zone has been set aside around the
Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) conceived perimeter of the Defense site as a no construction zone.
of developing a new, independent and self-sustaining
city to cater to this spillover of the projected growth of The subject master plan incorporates key elements of the
Chandigarh and Mohali over the next 20 years. Jurong plan – including the concept of an Education City,
Medi City, and a mix of residential, commercial, research
With this in mind, GMADA in 2007, appointed Jurong and development, and institutional uses.
Consultants Private Ltd. Singapore to prepare a
comprehensive master plan for the new township of A new City Centre has been identified as the principal
Mullanpur. employment, civic, cultural and commercial area.

Being in the vicinity of Chandigarh, the Mullanpur Local Detailed development controls have been specified for
Planning Area (LPA) was renamed “New Chandigarh” by all categories of land use to ensure a logical and sensitive
the Department of Town & Country Planning,Punjab on 20- growth for the township of New Chandigarh.
02-20141.
The LPA in its revised form and land uses has the potential
New Chandigarh LPA is located in the north-eastern part of to accommodate a community of up to 1.2 million people.
the GMADA region, south of the Shivalik range, adjacent With the above land use and master plan strategy
to the existing urban areas of Chandigarh and Mohali, and and associated development controls in place, New
at the northern “gateway” to the Greater Mohali Region. Chandigarh has the potential to become a township that
is in harmony with its environment and nature.
Spread over an area of approximately 15,000 acres (6,000
ha), the majority of the LPA area is presently agricultural Due to its prime location, New Chandigarh is expected
land, transitioning to urban uses as a consequence of the to attract the population of Chandigarh and Himachal
change of land use that occurred in 2009, and subsequent Pradesh in the long term and establish itself as a significant,
development licences. The area accommodates 33 self-sustaining town offering world class facilities in the fields
village settlements scattered throughout, the largest of of Health, Research and Education.
which is Mullanpur village with a population of around 6000
people.

A significant portion of the LPA (about 1,150 ha)adjoining

the Shivaliks falls under the Punjab Land Preservation Act
(PLPA), to safeguard the ecology & natural resource. This
land was subsequently delisted with restrictions on land
uses, and has been refereed to as denotified PLPA land/
area in the report.

There is a restricted area of 140.8 ha that is dedicated for

military use.

The area also features a number of brick kilns.

The Jayanti Devi Ki Rao, Patiala Ki Rao and Siswan River are
the main rivulets which pass through New Chandigarh.

Bearing in mind the topography, which is relatively flat

and generally suitable for urban development, and the
constraints identified above, the LPA area is capable
providing about 4,000 ha of buildable land for the new
township and associated urban activities.

The LPA area is traversed by a number of existing

regional roads, including MDR-B which runs through New
Chandigarh to Chandigarh and Panchkula via Madhya
Marg, and MDR-C which passes the northern area of New
Chandigarh connecting Kurali and Sirhind to the west, and
Baddi to the north.
1) Change of name of Mullanpr LPA to New Chandigarh LPA vide Notification no. 1186-97-CTP(Pb)/SC-115-vol-2 dated 21st February,2014
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Image Source: AECOM

02 Introduction
 // Project Understanding
// AECOM Vision
// Report Structure

New Chandigarh
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2. INTRODUCTION
2.1 PROJECT UNDERSTANDING

2.1.1 Project Background

The Greater Mohali Region under the jurisdiction of

GMADA (Greater Mohali Area Development Authority) has
been the subject of recent regional planning effort to plan
for an urban area of 4.5 million people, building on the
growth that has occurred in Chandigarh since its
establishment, and the extension of its urban footprint into
the surrounding areas within Punjab and Haryana.
As per the 2011 Census the Greater Mohali region had a
population of approximately 1 million people, comprising
54.76% in urban areas, and 45.24% people in rural/ village
areas.
The Greater Mohali Region includes the six Local Planning
Areas of: LEGEND

• Central SAS Nagar GMADA Boundary

Greater Mohali Region
• Dera Bassi
• Zirakpur
• Banur
• Kharar
• New Chandigarh (Mullanpur)2
Fig.2-1 Greater Mohali Region & Chandigarh
Source: AECOM
2) Change of name of Mullanpr LPA to New Chandigarh LPA vide Notification no. 1186-97-CTP(Pb)/SC-115-vol-2 dated 21st February,2014
 Introduction 15

In view of the growing urbanization and congestion of “Mullanpur will enjoy the distinction of being Punjab’s
existing cities, GMADA conceived the idea of developing
first eco-town. Elements of eco-town vision for New
a new independent and self-sustaining city to cater to the
Chandigarh include:
projected growth of Chandigarh and Mohali over the next
20 years. GMADA mapped out a vision towards a city of green structure
excellence for the Greater Mohali Region guided by the
biological diversity
following principles 3 :
cultural and historic value of the built environment
Preserving natural, unique, historical and open space ecocycles of renewable energy such as solar and
resources to achieve a more wholesome, vibrant and wind, energy usage and low carbon impact
sustainable lifestyle; development and low effluent discharge”3

Introducing critical strategic economic growth Post notification of the Master plan for the LPA in 2008 ,
initiatives including technology-knowledge business land parcels were allotted to a number of private and
park corridors; public developers like GMADA, Omaxe, DLF, Altus Space
Builders,etc.

Promoting a comprehensive planned township that Being in vicinity of Chandigarh and proposed with a world
will enhance quality living, ensuring accessibility and class infrastructure, this Local Planning Area (LPA) was
managing overall growth renamed “New Chandigarh”2 in early 2014.

Subsequently the work for the development of the existing

Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd., Singapore were appointed
vision & detailing of the Master Plan for New Chandigarh,
by GMADA in 2007,to develop a comprehensive regional
AECOM India Pvt. Ltd. were appointed as consultants by
plan for the entire Greater Mohali Region.
the Department of Town & Country Planning , Punjab in
March 2014.
Within the aforesaid vision of the region,the proposed
urban area of Mullanpur was envisaged as a distinctive
and sustainable development that will enhance quality of
living and manage the overall growth.

2.1.2 Existing Vision 2.1.3 Scope of Work

The Master plan 2008 -2031,Mullanpur Local Planning Area The overall objective of this project, was to assist
by Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd. [notified u/s 70 (5) of The Deptt. of Town and Country Planning, Punjab with the
Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development implementation of the approved Master Plan for New
Act,1995 vide notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115 Chandigarh consistent with the vision for the area.
dated 12/16-12-2008.], envisaged the planning vision for
Mullanpur LPA as a : In summary the scope of work included the following:

“low density country living, resort centre and northern • Review the existing master plan for New Chandigarh,
gateway to GMADA” 3 and recommend appropriate amendments with
respect to land use and density;

giving it a separate and distinctive direction from the other • Consolidate all survey information related to the
cities/ urban corridors within Greater Mohali. current cadastral, revenue maps, master plan and
approved developments, to ensure their consistency;
The Notified Master plan Report 3 identifies the following
vision for Mullanpur LPA : • Review the approved development plans and
recommend measures to achieve an appropriate
level of integration of current and future development
“Mullanpur is envisioned to rise as a distinctive and areas;
sustainable playground of the Greater Mohali Area. • Assess the infrastructure and servicing plans (transport,
The existing rivers and their surrounding waterfronts drinking water, sewerage/ waste water, storm water,
will be enhanced to become prime physical assets of and power), and recommend appropriate responses
Mullanpur” with planning and design alternatives;

• Prepare a landscape planning and design framework

• Prepare development controls and associated design

guidelines
3) Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031
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2.2 AECOM Vision

The broad vision of AECOM , building on the existing vision of

the LPA would be make New Chandigarh a

“ City of unique experience,a place to live, work, play

and celebrate. A connected city, with high quality
public transport,pedestrian networks and public
realm. A sustainable city that respects and celebrates
its ecology and natural systems. A city that promotes
diversity of uses as well as is a place for diverse user
groups of ages, cultures and income groups etc.
Together a city that has high quality of life, with places
that enrich, uplift and inspire the human spirit.”

Fig.2-2 Artists Impression of the proposed City Centre development at New Chandigarh
Source: AECOM
 Introduction 17

2.3 Report Structure

There are 8 sections in the report. While Section 01 & 02

dealt with Executive summary & Introduction respectively,
the following chapters form the main body of the Master
plan Report.
Section 03 discusses the regional context of New
Chandigarh LPA. Section 04 discusses the existing site
conditions. Section 05 explores the design principles &
strategies of AECOM’s for the planning of New Chandigarh
LPA. While Section 06 discusses the detailed planning and
land use framework adopted for the Master Plan as well as
the different land uses .In Section 07 the details of
development control regulations are discussed. Section 08
comprises of the Annexure which contains the information
of the presently notified Master plan for Mullanpur Local
planning area,2008-31.
03 Regional Framework
 // Introduction
// Locational Context
// GMR Regional Master plan
// Regional Connectivity
// Regional Landscape
Character

New Chandigarh
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3. REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
3.1 INTRODUCTION

New Chandigarh LPA lies in the state of Punjab and was This section provides information on the larger region in
planned within the purview of the overall vision of the which New Chandigarh LPA is located.
Greater Mohali Region Plan 2008-2058. The Greater Mohali
Region (GMR) is located towards the western periphery of
Chandigarh, the joint state capital for the states of Punjab
& Haryana, and one of the planned cities of India.

CHANDIGARH

Greater Mohali Region.......

Fig.3-1 National & State level location of New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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3.2 LOCATIONAL CONTEXT

LEGEND

GMADA Boundary
Greater Mohali Region

The growth and development of Chandigarh has resulted

in additional demand and exerted pressure on its services
and utilities eventually giving rise to the development of
Greater Mohali Region or District Sahibzada Ajit Singh
Nagar (SAS Nagar)in the state of Punjab & Panchkula in
Haryana.
The Greater Mohali Region (GMR) covers a geographical
expanse of about 1190 sq.km. and is located towards the
western periphery of Chandigarh in the state of Punjab.
The entire region is divided into six local planning areas,
namely, SAS Nagar, Zirakpur, Kharar, Mullanpur, Banur and
Dera Bassi (refer Figure 3-2). The region holds a current
population of about 0.7 million, about 60% of which is rural.
A large proportion of the 40% urban population is
concentrated in SAS Nagar and Zirakpur which have
grown along the periphery of Chandigarh owing to
development pressures from the capital city.
Traditionally, agriculture has been the prime economic
activity in the region. However, the industrial and services
sectors have been gaining importance in the past number
of years. The industrial sector primarily consists of chemical
and pharmaceutical manufacturing units. The services
sector comprises the fast growing IT and tourism industries.
The tourism industry is built around the historical resource
base including religious buildings, heritage monuments,
Chandigarh City, and the Mohali Cricket Stadium .
Real estate development,biotech industries, and agro
processing have been identified as key potential future
economic drivers for the region.4
Fig. 3-2 Greater Mohali Region (GMR)
Source: AECOM
4) Regional Plan 2008-2058, Greater Mohali Region, Punjab
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3.3 GMR REGIONAL MASTER PLAN

GMADA Boundary

JURONG Consultants Pte Ltd were engaged to undertake

preparation of Vision plan, Regional Plan & Master plans
for the six local planning areas. The Regional Plan maps
out the vision for the GMR and long term physical
development for a projected population of 4.5 million
people. The master plan identifies the land use zones to
guide future development (see Figure 3-3). Regional Plans
also specify the ancillary, related or compatible activities
allowed within each zone.

Fig.3-3 Greater Mohali Region (GMR) Regional Landuse Plan

Source: Deptt. Of Town & Country Planning, Punjab
 Regional Framework 23

Land use Area (In Hectares) Percentage

Urbanizable area 42,740 35.9

Industrial 2,478 2.1

Rural settlements 4,567 3.8

Agriculture area within LPA 18,483 15.5

Agriculture area outside LPA 24,990 21.0

Recreational 4,370 3.7

Forests 12,281 10.3

Water bodies 2,890 2.4

Transportation 4,885 4.1

Restricted development zone 1,351 1.1

Total 119,036 100.0

Table 3-1 GMR - Land use Distribution

Land use Area (In Hectares) Percentage

Residential 22065 52%

Commercial 4654 11%

Industrial 6914 16%

Institutional 5213 12%

Recreation & Open Space 3894 9%

Total 42740 100%

Table 3-2 Greater Mohali Region- Urbanisable Area land use distribution

Source: Regional Plan 2008-2058, Greater Mohali Region, Punjab

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3.3.1 Residential Development 3.3.2 Commercial Development

Approximately 53% of the Greater Mohali Region is Commercial activities are presently concentrated in
proposed for residential development. Several private Chandigarh and Mohali districts. In the proposed master
developers are acquiring land in this region for residential plan knowledge based business parks & mixed use
development. corridors are proposed away from the city centers which
will potentially become the future growth centers of the
Developments within the Greater Mohali Region include
region.
projects by DLF, Emaar, Country Colonisers, and Unitech.

RESIDENTIAL 52% COMMERCIAL 11%

LEGEND

GMADA Boundary

Fig. 3-4 Proposed Residential development within GMR Fig. 3-5 Proposed Commercial development within GMR
Source: Regional Plan 2008-2058, Greater Mohali Region, Punjab
 Regional Framework 25

3.3.3 Institutional/Health Development 3.3.4 Industrial Development

GMADA has a major impetus on developing the region as The industrial activities in this region have been developing
a hub for knowledge based industry. The GMR master plan for over five decades during which substantial structural
earmarks more than 5000 Hectares of land for institutional changes have taken place within the regional economy.
purposes .Currently the education institutions around Banur A number of manufacturing industrial land uses are being
have programmes with established international converted into Special Economic Zones (SEZ’s) and
institutions. These reputed international institutions are Research and Development (R&D) centers. Zirakpur has
given incentives to locate their campuses to further been established as a manufacturing hub.
develop Banur as an educational hub.
In Mohali, a Knowledge City on 453 acres in Sector-81 is
also being developed. Renowned educational institutions
such as IISER,Institution of Nano Technology, NABI and
Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) have shown interest in
expanding their activities in the State by setting up
campuses here. Recently, a campus of the Indian School
of Business was set up. The Fortis Hospital in Sector 62,
Mohali has established itself as a world renowned medical
center.

INSTITUTIONAL 12% INDUSTRIAL16%

LEGEND

GMADA Boundary

Fig. 3-6 Proposed Institutional development within GMR Fig. 3-7 Proposed Industrial development within GMR
Source: Regional Plan 2008-2058, Greater Mohali Region, Punjab
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3.4 REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY

3.4.1 Road, Rail & Air Connectivity

GMADA Boundary

The Greater Mohali Region is well connected to its

hinterland through a network of National Highways,
State Highways and Major District Roads. Four
national highways cross the Greater Mohali region:
namely, NH 1 to Ambala and further to New Delhi ,
NH 21 to Ropar, NH 22 to Shimla, and NH 95 to
Ludhiana.
The proposed regional network builds around the
existing road network to strengthen and improve its
effectiveness and coverage.
Air connectivity to the region is through the
domestic airport at Chandigarh, which hosts flights
to Delhi & Mumbai and has been proposed to cater
to international flights.4

Fig.3-8 Major Road,Rail & Air network of GMR

Source: Regional Plan 2008-2058, Greater Mohali Region, Punjab
 Regional Framework 27

3.4.2 Mass Rapid Transit - Proposed

Chandigarh Metro GMADA Boundary

The proposed Chandigarh Metro project (Figure 3-9)

has identified two routes, which cover a total route
length of 37.57 Kms. Route 1 - North South Corridor
(Capitol Complex to Gurudwara Singh Shaheeda,
Mohali) and Route 2 - East West Corridor [Transport
Terminus (Mullanpur) to Grain Market].
Outside Chandigarh the alignment will be on
elevated viaducts, while within Chandigarh the
alignment will be underground to protect the
character of Chandigarh.

Fig. 3-9 Proposed MRTS routes

Source: http://chandigarhmetro.com/chandigarh-metro-map/
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3.5 REGIONAL LANDSCAPE CHARACTER

3.5.1 Topography & Hydrology

GMADA Boundary

The elevation ranges from about 400m above msl in the

foot hills to about 200m msl in the plains. The slope is
moderate gentle towards south western part of the area,
where all the rivers and streams drain through the GMR.4
The region has a number of rivulets descending from the
Himalyas, which form a large zone of hydrological
importance. Due to the flat topography, at many places
the water channels (locally known as choes) are dry
during major part of the year but swell during the
monsoons. The protection of these floodable zones is of
paramount importance for ground water aquifers. The soils
in the area are very fertile with annual deposition of river
silt and as such very productive for raising multiple crops in
the year.4

Fig. 3-10 Water bodies in GMR

Source: Regional Plan 2008-2058, Greater Mohali Region, Punjab
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One seasonal stream, the Patiala ki Rao, lies on the 3.5.2 Farmlands
western side of Chandigarh city and another, the Sukhna
Choe, on the eastern side. A third, smaller seasonal stream
flows through the center of Chandigarh. The area along Punjab is the state with the maximum number of individual
this streambed has been turned into a series of public landholdings for cultivation within India, at an average size
gardens called the “Leisure Valley”. of about 3.95 ha. The average size of farm landholding in
India is about 1.23ha 5.
The intricate hydrology network in this region, consists of
rivers carrying the upland rainwater. These descend onto Crops traditionally grown in the region around Mullanpur
the flat plains and meander through the land. There are 3 include wheat, cotton, rice, pearl millet, maize, barley, and
main seasonal rivulets coming from Chhoti Badi Nangal mustard seed.
namely Siswan River, Jayanti Devi ki Rao and Patiala ki Rao A rich agricultural texture featuring highly productive
(Figure 3-11). farmlands - ‘India’s bread basket’ - and small village
settlements are distributed across the wider region.

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Fig. 3-11 Major water bodies , agricultural lands in vicinity of New Chandigarh LPA
Source: Regional Plan 2008-2058, Greater Mohali Region, Punjab
5) Council of Innovative Research (http://cirworld.com/index.php/ijmit/article/viewFile/32MIT897/pdf)
04 Existing Site
 // Introduction
// Existing Village Settlements
// Connectivity
// Other existing features
// PLPA area
// Topography & Soil Type
// Hydrology & Ground water
// Approved developments

New Chandigarh
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4.0 EXISTING SITE

4.1 INTRODUCTION

New Chandigarh LPA is located in the north east of This section provides a detailed description of the existing
GMADA region abutting Chandigarh and Mohali, acting site conditions within the New Chandigarh LPA, along with
as the northern gateway to the Greater Mohali Region and the opportunity & challenges they provide and strategies
is near the industrial town of Baddi in Himachal Pradesh. to integrate them.
Spread over an area of approximately 15,000 acres (6000
ha), presently it has agricultural pastures and village abadis
scattered throughout the area.

SHIVALIK RANGES

SISWAN RIVE
R

SISWAN RIVER
O
KI RA
E VI
TI D
AN
JAY

Fig.4-1 New Chandigarh LPA Boundary and physical features on satellite imagery
Source: AECOM
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4.2 EXISTING VILLAGE SETTLEMENTS

The New Chandigarh LPA comprises 33 revenue villages Over the years, since the notification of Master plan for
(Fig. 4-2), which along with the village abadi area and Mullanpur Local planning area (2008-31)7 in the year 2008,
agricultural fields forms an area of 6109 Ha 6(Section the village abadis have grown in extent beyond their
6,Table 6-2). designated boundaries(Fig 4-3), which has to be taken
As per 2011 census the villages accommodate 6,424 into consideration while detailing the master plan as it will
households, and a population of 34,295 (Section 6,Table affect the land use & development parcelization.
6-2). The size of these villages varies considerably from
23 people (Devi Nagar) to over 6,000 people in villages
like Mullanpur. Most of these villages have a modest
rural character but a few have comparatively good
development character.

Fig.4-2 Existing village settlements in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
6) Notified Area under New Chandigarh LPA as provided Department of Town & Country Planning, Punjab
7)Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031 [notified u/s 70 (5) of The Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act,1995 vide notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115
dated12/16-12-2008.]
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The proposed master plan should integrate these existing

village abadis in the urban fabric by providing access as
well as suitable land uses around them and also prevent
further encroachment by these villages.

Fig.4-3 Extended village settlements in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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Fig.4-4 Character of existing Village settlements

Fig.4-5 Village abadi & water ponds

Source: AECOM
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4.3 CONNECTIVITY

Currently the major access to New Chandigarh is through The proposed MRTS connectivity from Chandigarh can
Major District Road (MDR-B) which is an extension of also act as a major growth driver for the city.
Madhya Marg in Chandigarh connecting Chandigarh and
Access to the villages on-site is generally through narrow,
Mullanpur, traversing the northern part of the site, and
single-lane frequently unpaved village roads, which needs
MDR C, from Kurali in the south, and traversing the western
to be considered carefully while planning of new areas.
part of the site towards Baddi. Strengthening & retrofitting
these roads can further improve the connectivity to New
Chandigarh.

Fig. 4-6 On - going construction of MDR -B

Fig. 4-7 Condition of existing access roads to village settlements

Source: AECOM
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4.4 OTHER EXISTING FEATURES

As the site area had existing habitations , it subsequently

has social infrastructure related to these such as existing
village schools, religious sites, cremation sites etc. The new
master plan should incorporate these sites as these have
social value to the inhabitants.
The site also features a number of brick kilns, which were
suggested to be moved out of the LPA in the notified
Master plan7.
Along the MDR-B towards the northern boundary of the
site is an existing educational institution.
The site has an existing area being used for defense related
activities (Air Force Stations) of approximately 80 Ha., to the
north of MDR-B. Under the Gazette of India (dated March
3rd,2007 / Phalguna 12, 1928), the Works of Defence Act,
1903, states that land development restrictions must
necessarily be imposed in the vicinity of the Indian Air
Force Stations and Installations. There shall be no
building or structure constructed, created or erected
(including trees) within the limits of 100 meters from the
crest of the outer parapet of Indian Air Force Stations and
Installations.

Existing Airforce station

Fig. 4-8 Exiting site used for defence related uses

Fig. 4-9 Exiting educational institution at MDR-B

Source: AECOM
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Fig. 4-10 Religious site near existing village abadi

Fig. 4-11 Existing Brick kilns

Source: AECOM
 Existing Site 39

4.5 PLPA AREA

Parts of precincts near the hills are rich in natural resource However, in compliance of the orders of the Supreme
and comprise of forests, agriculturally suitable fertile lands, Court of India, the Ministry of Environment & Forests ,
water resources, as well as vulnerable areas with highly Government of India, approved the de-listing of PLPA, 1900
erodible soil. To safeguard these areas the state has from the list of forest areas for bona fide agricultural use
imposed the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) and other livelihood needs subject to the following
legislation of 1900 as published in the Punjab Government conditions 6:
Gazette, dated 3 rd December, 1999 . 1)The State Government shall ensure that no commercial
The provisions of the act impose certain temporary activity is permitted on such de-listed land;
regulations, restrictions or prohibitions with regard to 2)The de-listed land shall be used only for bona fide use of
clearing, breaking and cultivation of land, quarrying of agriculture and for sustaining the livelihood of people /
stones, burning of lime, or collection or removal of any owner of land.
forest produce, the admission , herding , pasturing ,
retention of any cattle etc. as contained in the schedule of Figure 4-13, shows the status of notified and de- listed PLPA
the Punjab Govt. Notification No. 39/15/99-Ft-III/15852 land, presently under the New Chandigarh LPA.
dated 4th November 1999 for a period of 20 years.8
The present Notified Master plan 7 refer Fig. 4-11, shows the
areas designated under the PLPA within the New
Chandigarh LPA.

Fig. 4-12 Land under PLPA notification(Notified Master plan) Fig. 4-13 Land under PLPA notification(notified & de-listed)
8) Notification No. 39/578/05-Ft.3/6955 of Department of Forests & Wildlife Preservation(Forest Branch), Government Of Punjab , dated 10.09.2010
40 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

4.6 TOPOGRAPHY & SOIL TYPE

The immediate context of the site comprises the foothills of

the Shivalik Range which serve as a significant biosphere
and punctuate the skyline to the north of Chandigarh. A
1250 km range leading to the Himalayas, the Shivaliks
frame the north eastern edge of the New Chandigarh LPA
(Fig. 4-14).This provides a remarkable setting for the new
city and opportunity of developing the city and nature in
an integrated manner, following the legacy of
Chandigarh.
The area of New Chandigarh LPA is mostly flat to very
gentle slopes (ranging from 320 metres to about 360 metres
elevation), with the exception of the area within the
foothills of the Shivaliks, which rises abruptly from the flat
plains adjacent, making it largely suitable for large scale
urban development.
The predominant soil type found in the region is category
021 (soil of Piedmont plains: typic ustochrepts/ udic
ustochrepts) .

Fig. 4-14 Shivalik Foothills & agricultural fields

Source: AECOM
Existing Site 41
42 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

4.7 HYDROLOGY & GROUND WATER

The major rivulets that pass through the New Chandigarh

LPA are Siswan River, Jayanti Devi ki Rao (Fig. 4-15).
The catchments of the rivulets covering New Chandigarh
extend into the Shivalik Hills. These are seasonal rivers and
run mostly dry through the year apart from the monsoons
and further the upstream construction of dams (Jayanti
Devi Dam , Siswan Dam) has reduced the flows in these
rivers flowing through New Chandigarh. This makes it
difficult to develop areas as waterfront developments or
water side public spaces & leisure activity zones without
impounding water in artificial reservoirs/lakes.
These dams are currently serving as irrigation source for
agricultural purposes. However, when the agricultural land
is converted into developed urban land, the surplus water
from these dams could be used for meeting the total water
demand of the area.
Currently the average ground water table in the area is 4
meters below ground level and fluctuates with monsoons
and non monsoon seasons. 4

Fig. 4-15 Existing water body on site

Source: AECOM
Existing Site 43
44 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

4.8 Approved developments

Post the notification of the master plan 7 in 2009, many

private and public sector developments have come up on
the LPA site.
Developers such as DLF, GMADA, Omaxe, Altus space Eco- City II
builders , Innovative Housing Infra pvt. ltd. are major
developers already active in this area. The proposed
developments majorly comprise of residential plotted
housing, group housing, and supporting commercial,
educational and social infrastructure. Tata Memorial
Hospital
The new master plan framework should incorporate these
already planned developments , in terms of physical Omaxe Eco- City
planning and infrastructure demand, so as to achieve an DLF Hyde Park
integrated development.
Altus

IAS/PCS Colony
Altus
Omaxe

Curo India
Suntech

Manohar Ifra. & Const.

LEGEND

New Chandigarh LPA Boundary

Projects with approved layouts

Projects granted CLU but layouts not approved Innovative Housing Infra

Fig. 4-16 Approved projects in New Chandigarh LPA

Fig. 4-17 Upcoming low rise development by Omaxe builders on site

Source: AECOM
 Existing Site 45

Fig. 4-18 Upcoming high rise commercial development on site

Source: AECOM
05 Design Principles
 // Introduction
// Strategies

New Chandigarh
48 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

5. DESIGN PRINCIPLES
5.1 INTRODUCTION

Building on the vision for New Chandigarh LPA, set by

GMADA, AECOM adopted a set of design principles for the
master planning of the city :

DIVERSE CITY

• Create a city of diverse districts & destinations, which

gives opportunities to live, work, plan & learn.
• Promote distinct character identity to neighbourhoods,
that enables a unique sense of place .
• Create opportunities, by mixing several uses to
accommodate for a range of lifestyles.
• Create identity of the city through unique activity areas
like the city centre, waterfront,education city, medi-city
etc.

DESTINATION CITY

• Capitalise on the existing unique natural landscape &

rivers to create a regional level destination of
entertainment & recreation .
• Promote the city as employment node in the region,
providing range of options through work areas,
educational , medical & research precincts etc.
• Create a city image with iconic structures/ buildings like
work districts, stadiums, riverfront recreation areas etc.

GREEN CITY

• Preserve & enhance the ecology of the area.

• Create an integrated blue & green loop of rivers and
open spaces that run through the entire city and link key
areas.
• Promote pedestrian & bike trails to connect the city.

Source: AECOM
 Design Principles 49

SMART CITY

• Create a city that promotes efficient , cost effective &

intelligent Physical infrastructure.
• City that creates Social infrastructure to develop human
& social capital through its institutions .
• Create a city that attracts investments & economic
opportunities.
• City that is inclusive & involves public participation &
transparent governance in decision making process.

CONNECTED CITY

• Implement comprehensive transit network that links key

areas & land uses of the city.
• Promote a transit oriented city
• Promote multiple options of public transportation
• Promote mixed land use districts
• Incorporate pedestrian friendly street scape and
landscape
• Provide day-to-day needs within a walkable distance of
housing areas & neighbourhoods.

LOW CARBON IMPACT CITY

• Reduce energy & water demand in buildings and open
spaces
• Utilize renewable energy
• Incorporate surface based storm water management
system
• Incorporate green roofs and wind towers to reduce
urban heat island effect
• Implement Solar water heating and rain water harvesting
at individual plot level.

Source: AECOM
50 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

create DIVERSE districts & destinations....

NURTURE TALENT

CELEBRATE NATURE
LIVE & PLAY

GATEWAY
WORK &LEISURE

a city to Live,WORK, Play

& Learn........

Source: AECOM
 a
CITY
BIG BOX
PARKRETAIL WORKPLACE

Source: AECOM
DESTINATION city....

EDUCATION & RESEARCH SHOPPING

RIVERFRONT DINING GOLF COURSE NATURE RESERVES

Design Principles 51
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a GREEN city....

create aG L
reen oop that
integrates the natural & manmade....
PLANNED ACTIVITIES IN OPEN SPACES

CELEBRATE THE LANDSCAPE

Source: AECOM
 Design Principles 53

a SMART city....

INSTRUMENTED. INTERCONNECTED. INTELLIGENT

Source: AECOM
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a CONNECTED city....

40
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CONNECTED STREETS CONNECTED GREENS CONNECTED PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Source: AECOM
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Source: AECOM
LOW CARBON IMPACT city....

water harvesting

solar energy

waste + water recycle

green buildings

aforestation
Design Principles 55
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56 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

Landuse Framework
 Introduction 57

// Introduction
// Land use Distribution
// Detailed land use as per
revised Master plan

New Chandigarh
58 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6. LAND USE FRAMEWORK

6.1 INTRODUCTION

The following chapter gives details of land use distribution The objective of development of an Eco town - which is
for New Chandigarh at Master Plan level. self-supporting, self-contained and well-designed new
The proposed plan is based on the present notified Land community for people to live, work and enjoy the pleasant
use plan for New Chandigarh in year 20087. Changes have surroundings - as per the notified plan7 (Refer Annexure)
been recommended in consultation with Department of is given due importance while recommending a range of
Town and Country planning, Govt. of Punjab. All existing appropriate changes in the land use plan.
encumbrances at site including the approved township The total area notified as Local Planning Area (LPA) for New
projects and other issues like extension of village settlement Chandigarh is 6,109 hectares with key land uses as
areas and development policies of Govt. of Punjab have Residential, Mixed Use, Education and Health. Other
duly been considered in the revised land use plan. supporting land uses include, City Centre, Commercial and
Green & Recreational areas. There are no manufacturing
industries proposed as per the notified master plan7 and
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Source: AECOM
7)Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031 [notified u/s 70 (5) of The Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act,1995 vide notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115 dated
12/16-12-2008.]
 Land use Framework 59

6.2 LAND USE DISTRIBUTION

Land Use Area in Ha Percentage

Residential 2288.54 37.46%

Mixed Use 280.98 4.60%

Commercial- City Centre 84.16 1.38%

Commercial- Retail 19.94 0.33%

Commercial- Wholesale/ Warehouse 81.22 1.33%

Commercial- Marriage Palace 9.87 0.16%

Institutional- Education City 116.38 1.91%

Institutional- Medi City 140.86 2.31%

Institutional- Research and Development 61.04 1.00%

Institutional- Others (Cremation grounds,Goshala, Animal shelters,
11.82 0.19%
Veterinary hospital)
Recreational 157.54 2.58%

Parks 149.79 2.45%

De Notified PLPA- Agriculture 1,185.89 19.41%

Forest and Open Space 197.58 3.23%

Village Settlement Area (Abadi) 207.25 3.39%

Roads 576.89 9.44%

Defence Zone 79.92 1.31%

Transportation 40.51 0.66%

Utilities 91.20 1.49%

Other (River, Riverine buffer, Defence buffer) 327.84 5.37%

Total 6,109.18 100.00%

Table 6-1 Proposed land use distribution for New Chandigarh LPA

Note :
* The land use of the area shown in this Master Plan, but
falling outside Local Planning Area boundary of New
Chandigarh on South West of New Chandigarh will form
part of Master Plan S.A.S. Nagar and Master plan S.A.S.
nagar shall be deemed to be amended to this extent.
(Refer fig.6-1a).

Source: AECOM Fig.6-1a Land use of Area outside New Chandigarh LPA
60 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.3 RESIDENTIAL

The prime objective for development of New Chandigarh The projects already approved and where licenses have
is to provide new self-sustaining residential areas to support been granted, will not be allowed any increase in density.
the growth of Chandigarh and the Greater Mohali Region. These projects will continue to be developed as per
Out of total land area proposed for development, 37.5% approved drawings and with pre-approved density norms.
of the area is proposed for residential development with The housing typology proposed is a mix of Plotted and
plotted and group housing permitted as per approved Group Housing. Every Township project with a minimum
Development Controls. The majority of residential areas area of 100 Acres will be allowed to develop a maximum
within the master plan have residential projects approved of 20% of the gross area for Group Housing.
and under construction. These projects have been Both public sector and private developers can undertake
approved under the New Township Policy of Govt. Of township development within the designated residential
Punjab wherein the minimum area required for township is zone as per the Policies of Govt. Of Punjab, and in
100 Acres. accordance with this Master Plan.
The residential zone is divided into 3 Zones: Zone 1 The total residential population including the expected
comprises areas wherein the projects under township residents within the Education City and Medi city areas is
policy are already approved; Zone 2 is primarily land estimated to be close to 1 million residents.
parcels wherein the projects are yet to be approved &
Zone 3 a low density area at the foothills of the Shivalik
ranges on the northern side of the site.
Due to an increase in demand for affordable housing and
giving due consideration to Govt. Of Punjab initiatives to
promote affordable housing, it is proposed to increase the
population densities within New Chandigarh Development.
Zone 1 is proposed to have a gross density of 150 people
per acre (75 dwellings per hectare), while Zone 2 is
proposed to accommodate a density of 200 people per
acre (100 dwellings per hectare). The Zone 3 is proposed
at a fairly low density of 30 ppa (15 dwellings per hectare).
For the purpose of population computation the density will
be applicable on total project area.

Fig. 6-2 Proposed residential area in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
 Land use Framework 61

6.4 MIXED USE

The mixed use development areas are planned to provide The area within the south-western portion of the LPA is
a variety of retail, entertainment, accommodation and centrally located within a residential zone. This parcel
convenience shopping for residents, workers and visitors. is along an arterial road connecting the GMADA area
The mixed use areas have been planned to help with with New Chandigarh. Similarly,at the Central boulevard
realizing the concept of “Walk to Work” for smart city another mixed use area is proposed. Both these will
development. support both the local population and a wider catchment
The main mixed use parcels are located along the extending into the GMADA area due to the regional road
southern side of the Siswan River, and the MDR-B arterial connectivity.
road. These are places that are encouraged to be The City Centre area is proposed to be developed by
pedestrian-oriented and of higher density development. GMADA. In order to encourage early development of
The provision of adjacent and connected parks, open the City Centre and to off-set the cost of developing
space and recreation trails are vital to the livability and the City Centre, a parcel of land is designated for mixed
vibrancy of these places. use to promote private investor development. The
A second level of mixed use nodes are located along layout plan for the City Centre will include this mixed use
PR-4 ,within the City Centre precinct, north-east of MDR-B, parcel. Development approval for this parcel should be
eastern entry point to the site from Central boulevard contingent on its consistency with the layout plan for City
and in the south-western portion of the LPA area, within Centre area along with the mixed use area.
planned residential development areas. Other smaller mixed use areas are distributed throughout
These mixed use centres will be the most intense, providing the LPA to provide an even coverage in terms of
a wider catchment radius of at least 1 km. commercial/ retail catchments. Focal points and key
activity zones will be created within these mixed use
The Mixed Use area along the southern bank of the Siswan development sectors to orient and relate uses to different
River is designed to promote a waterfront urban edge. needs and customers.
While the majority of the parcels within this site area are
already developed or under construction for Residential
use, it is thus proposed to promote more of commercial/
retail project within the designated mixed use area which
in return will create ample job opportunities to make the
development self-sustainable.
The area designated for mixed use at the southern/
Chandigarh end of MDR-B will help in attracting a mix of
residential and commercial activities which is well served
by MDR-B. This parcel once developed will serve both New
Chandigarh population as well as Chandigarh population,
with substantial passing traffic along MDR-B.

MDR-B
Central Boulevard

PR-4

Fig. 6-3 Proposed Mixed use area in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
62 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.5 COMMERCIAL

6.5.1 City Centre The City Centre other than the mixed use parcel is
proposed to be developed by GMADA. The city centre will
be the major economic/ employment and activity district
An area of approximately 100 Ha (including the mixed use
for New Chandigarh and will house all major Government
parcel) has been demarcated in the New Chandigarh
Offices and commercial establishments. The site is also
Master Plan for development of a City Centre.
along the arterial road (PR-4) connecting Chandigarh
The Notified Master Plan (notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC- and New Chandigarh and provisions have been made
115 dated 12/16-12-2008) has proposed a “Civic Centre” for accommodating a metro line in future along PR-4.
south of an arterial road connecting PR-4 and MDR-B. This City Centre detail design should accommodate a metro
location may not be appropriate for development of a station within the development towards the mixed use
Civic Centre. parcel.
The revised master plan proposes to shift the Civic Centre
along PR-4 and proposes to develop it as a mixed use
City Centre in a centrally-located and highly accessible
position with regard to both New Chandigarh and
Chandigarh.
It is proposed to create an artificial lake on the concept of
Sukhana Lake over an area of 50 Ha, South of the Jayanti
ki Rao River, adjacent to the City Centre.
The proposed City Centre will be located North of the lake
and adjoining the proposed new regional cricket and
sports stadium.
The City Centre and adjoining lake and sports precincts
are visualized as a pedestrian friendly space with a
potential to accommodate a mix of regionally-important
uses – Commercial office and retail, Cultural Centre, Public
Buildings (including library and Government offices), City
Park (part of recreational land use), City Hospital, Bus
Terminal, and other related activities. A parcel from City
Centre (approx. 12 Ha.) is also proposed to be developed
as mixed use district which may also have high rise
residential development.

Fig. 6-4 Proposed City Centre in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
 Land use Framework 63

Hospital: One 500 bed City hospital is proposed to be

developed over an area of 6 Ha. within the City Centre.
This is proposed to be a government hospital providing all
medical services a government hospital is scheduled to
provide.
Bus Terminal: The City Centre site will be the major work
centre in New Chandigarh, attracting both resident and
migrant employment. The availability of a well-located
and accessible public transport hub will be important to
the success of the City Centre. It is thus proposed to locate
a site for Interstate Bus Terminus (Bus Terminal) within the
City Centre. A site of approximately 4.4 Ha. has been
reserved north of the City Centre alongside the village
settlement of Chahar Majra.
Cultural Centre: In the rich spectrum of cultural heritage
within Punjab, the need of incubating and nurturing art and
artists is well established.
To meet this continued need a 10 Ha. site within the City
Centre has been reserved for an integrated arts and cultural
centre.
This Centre will focus on the preservation and promotion of
the various genres of art and culture of Punjab and India. It
will be a cultural destination not only for New Chandigarh City Hospital Mixed use Bus Terminal
but for the entire Region. The Centre will help in organising
year-round cultural activities, seminars, workshops, dance Cultural Centre
and music recitals, theatre shows, and publication of Fig. 6-5 Land use distribution of City Centre Area
books on art & culture. Live performances of indigenous
folk singers, dancers and other events will facilitate young
artisans to showcase their talent and also help in making
the New Chandigarh City Centre a destination place within
the region.

Fig. 6-6 The City centre is envisioned as a dense urban centre

Source: AECOM
64 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

Fig. 6-7 View of proposed City Centre in New Chandigarh

Source: AECOM
Land use Framework 65
66 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

Fig.6-8 The city centre as the gateway to New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
 Land use Framework 67

Source: AECOM
68 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.5.2 Retail
Retail outlets will be an integral part of all township projects
to be developed by the Public or Private sectors.
The permissible commercial area for each project will be in
accordance with Development Control Regulation.
Apart from permissible commercial uses within each
township project, VR-8 (named “Orchard Avenue”) is
proposed to be developed as central commercial retail
“shopping street” for New Chandigarh.
Approximately 20 Ha. area along this street is proposed
for commercial retail activities. The commercial area will
have a 50 mts green corridor in front along VR-8 on either
side being located centrally to the Education City, the
vision is to develop this street as a pedestrian friendly,
retail commercial center for the community containing
uses such as specialty cafeterias, shops, hotel and motel
services, restaurants and corporate offices. The area
will also serve as the cultural and heritage centre of the
community and together with the green belt along the
street fronting commercial area will include, performance
art areas, food kiosks, landscape pavilions, children play
areas, bike trail, jogging track etc.
The area along with the green corridor is proposed to be
developed by GMADA. A detailed layout plan should
be prepared by GMADA along with detailed design
guidelines and development controls for this zone.

Fig. 6-9 Proposed Retail areas in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.5.3 Commercial/ Mixed use

(Warehousing & Wholesale)

Commercial/Mixed use (warehousing and wholesale)

areas have been located on the western periphery of
New Chandigarh, towards the northern part of VR9 (Baddi-
Kurali Road). This area of approximately 64 Ha is along the
major transit corridor connecting Chandigarh and New
Chandigarh with the rest of Punjab.
The site is suitable for movement of heavy commercial
vehicles without disturbing the internal traffic and
transportation network of the city. A 100 mts wide strip
along VR-9 is proposed for commercial activities like car
showrooms, big box retail, mega home stores. The area to
the rear of the commercial strip is proposed for wholesale
and warehousing. As a specialised use catering to entire
city of new Chandigarh, this area should be developed
and managed by GMADA. Proximity of a truck terminal in
the vicinity would increase the efficiency of this area.

Fig.6-10 Proposed Warehousing / Wholesale area in New Chandigarh

Source: AECOM
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6.5.4 Marriage Palaces

Apart from banqueting facilities within future hotels and
resorts, a dedicated area of approximately 10 ha. is
reserved for Marriage places or venues to the west of PR-4
and South of the Siswan River. This area will be open for
development by the private sector as per the Policies of
Govt of Punjab.

Fig.6-11 Proposed Marriage Palaces in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.6 INSTITUTIONAL

6.6.1 Education City

An area of approximately 117 Ha within the New
Chandigarh LPA is reserved for development of an
Education City, which is conceived as an integrated hub
of Technical Education with the objective of attracting a
number of the world’s top institutions.
Fully developed, Education City will give a significant boost
to the region’s education sector as well as provide ample
direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Education City will have residential and commercial
component (proposed along the Orchard Avenue , that
bisects the Education city into two halves) along with
the institutional areas. The commercial areas along with
the expansive green spaces add to the vitality of the
education campuses & provide the much needed public
space to the city.
Research & development, although are proposed as
different land uses, but are proposed as an extension to
the education campuses .
The development shall be in accordance with the
GMADA policy on development of Education Cities in the
State of Punjab.

LEGEND
NEW CHANDIGARH LPA BOUNDARY
VILLAGE SETTLEMENT AREA( ABADI)
Industry technology & R&D

400 ACRES

Fig. 6-12 Proposed Education city in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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Fig.6-14 Education City - Orchard Boulevard Concept

Fig.6-13 Artists impression of retail areas, parks & public space at Orchard avenue

OFFICE
OFFICE
SHOP
UNI SHOP

STREET PARKING SHOP CUM OFFICE WALKWAY LANDSCAPED PARK & KIOSKS STREET
18mt 27mt 25mt 10mt 40mt 30 mt

UNI STREET COMMERCIAL ZONE RECREATIONAL ZONE STR

R,.O.W
Fig.6-14 Proposed section of Orchard Avenue & Retail areas through Education City
Source: AECOM
 Land use Framework 73

OFFICE
OFFICE
SHOP

SHOP UNI

LANDSCAPED PARK & KIOSKS WALKWAY SHOP CUM OFFICE PARKING STREET
40mt 10mt 25mt 27mt 18mt

EET RECREATIONAL ZONE COMMERCIAL ZONE STREET UNI

270 MTS.
74 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.6.2 Research & Development

The area identified for Research and Development (R&D)
in the notified plan (notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115
dated 12/16-12-2008) was towards the southern end of the
LPA area.
In order to have more synergies with compatible uses, it is
proposed to shift this area near in Education City, along
PR-4 and VR-9.
Locating this use along the major transit corridors
will facilitate movement of residents as well as the
migrant working population from the rest of Punjab
and Chandigarh to site. From a traffic management
perspective, congestion is anticipated to be minimized
as traffic to the R&D area is segregated from ‘domestic’
traffic. An area of about 61 Ha has been reserved in the
Master Plan of New Chandigarh for this purpose.
The area is proposed to house value-added kinds of
development in the form of Science Park, Business Park
and R&D Parks. Target industries include IT, knowledge
industry and medical-related R&D. This will also promote
backward and forward linkages between R&D, Medi City
and Education City.
An area of approx. 11ha. within this land use is also
reserved for Police line in New Chandigarh. The reserved
parcel is along VR-9. This site can also be used for a Police
Training Academy and Research& Analysis related to
police and securities and other civil defence departments.

Police Lines

Fig.6-15 Proposed Research & Development area in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.6.3 Medi City

The location of Medi City is retained as per the previously
notified master plan (notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115
dated 12/16-12-2008). The site is proposed for development
of high end medical institutions and associated support
uses. The entire development will be undertaken by
GMADA as per the Medi City policy of Govt. Of Punjab.
The Medi City site of approximately 140 ha offers the
potential for a medical community complete with
specialty hospital, outpatient facilities, pre and post-
operative care, rehabilitation and long-term care
facilities, hospice and diagnostic laboratories, health care
commercial services with emphasis on nutrition, wellness
and fitness.
It aims to provide a unique health care environment for
the sick as well as the healthy and to provide a catalyst
for Greater Mohali’s medical tourism potential. The health
village is planned to be home to medical, dental, nursing
and allied health schools.
Its location takes advantage of New Chandigarh’s scenic
landscape and extensive leisure and recreation potential,
to provide quality health care and fitness services and an
integrated centre of excellence for clinical and wellness
services, medical education and research.
Medi City also allows a mix of residential and retail support
uses, in accordance with the notified policies of Govt. Of
Punjab as amended from time to time.

Fig.6-16 Proposed Medicity in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.6.4 Other Institutional Uses

Other institutional uses proposed for public purposes within
New Chandigarh LPA include Cremation Grounds, Cow
Shed (Goshala/ Veterinary Hospital), and animal shelter.
Two common cremation grounds with an area of around
4.8 ha (12 acres each ) are proposed near the villages Tira
and Kansala respectively. These can be further planned
to accommodate the requirements of the resident
populations for all religions within New Chandigarh.
There are approximately 40,000 villagers living within New
Chandigarh in existing village settlements. Most of the
residents of these villages own cattle and this practice
will continue as it is part of the local culture. It is essential
to consider the location for a cow shed / veterinary
hospital at this stage and accommodate a suitable
facility near to the village settlements. For this purpose
2 sites have been identified near the villages of Tira and
Kansala - approximately 0.76 ha (1.9 acres) and 1.2 ha
(3 acres) respectively. The site near Kansala can also
accommodate an animal shelter.

Cremation Ground 2

Goshala 2/ Animal
Shelter

Goshala 1/ Veterinary
Hospital
Cremation Ground1

Fig.6-17 Proposed Research & Development area in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.7 OPEN & GREEN SPACES

The area proposed under Open and Green category

including the area under De-notified PLPA is approximately
35% of New Chandigarh LPA. This is consistent with the
area in the notified master plan (notification no. 9664 CTP
(Pb) SC-115 dated 12/16-12-2008).
Open and Green areas include Recreation areas, parks,
forest, open areas, rivers and riverine buffers. The Chapter
on the Landscape framework describes the proposed
Open and Green areas in further detail.

Note :
* The land use of the area shown in this Master Plan,
but falling outside Local Planning Area boundary of
New Chandigarh on south west of New Chandigarh will
form part of Master Plan S.A.S.Nagar and Master Plan
S.A.S.Nagar shall be deemed to be amended to this
extent.

Fig.6-18 Proposed green space netwrok in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.7.1 Recreational
This category of open and green is intended to provide
quality recreational space within New Chandigarh LPA.
The proposed recreational areas can be developed as
Golf Courses, Stadiums, Polo Grounds, Stud farms or for any
other sports/ recreational related activity.
Subjected to approval from the Government of Punjab and
other relevant authorities, the de-notified PLPA land in the
foothills of Shivalik along river Jayanti Devi ki Rao may be
explored for development of a Golf Course. The present
provisions do not permit any kind of commercial activity
within the PLPA area hence the change of ‘use permissible’
within de-notified PLPA land needs to be approved by
Govt. of Punjab prior to identifying and developing any Golf
Course in the area. Golf Course as a sports/ recreational
activity is generally accessed by a limited segment of
society; hence the site which is on the periphery of the LPA
serves as ideal location for a Golf Course. The proposed
Golf Course will also act as green transition area between Fig.6-20 Golf course proposed at the foothills of Shivaliks
the Shivaliks and New Chandigarh.
Another major recreation site is proposed in the south-west
of the LPA area. It is suitable for recreational activities
which are aimed at a broader cross-section of the future
New Chandigarh community, and should comprise active
sports complexes, and multi-purpose open playgrounds .
Race course etc.
The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has acquired land
on PR-4, immediately to the south of the City Centre which
will house an international level cricket stadium and other
sports-related activities. The amount of peak hourly traffic
generated by Stadium during specific sporting events
can be well managed through network of arterial roads
planned around it.

Tentative location for Golf course

Cricket Stadium

Fig.6-19 Proposed Recreational areas in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.7.2 Parks
Park areas are proposed to be developed in the middle
of development, which can be easily accessed by the
public.
The main “Central Park/ City Park” is proposed to next to
City Centre with an active water front. This City Park will be
on either side of the Jayanti ki Rao and is planned to be
the most active and vibrant open and green area within
New Chandigarh.

Other areas reserved for city level parks are to the west of
River Siswan along proposed Education City and
Eco City-II.

Fig.6-22 City level Open space along the river

City Park

LEGEND
NEW CHANDIGARH LPA BOUNDARY
VILLAGE SETTLEMENT AREA( ABADI)
PARK

400 ACRES

Fig.6-21 Proposed Parks in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
80 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.7.3 De- Notified PLPA Areas

The areas which as per notified master plan (notification
no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115 dated 12/16-12-2008) were
earlier reserved under PLPA (Punjab Land Preservation
Act, 1990) category have been De Notified vide Govt.
of Punjab, Department of Forest & Wild Life Preservation
(Forest Branch) Notification No. 39/578/05-Ft.3/6955 dated
10.09.2010. The area now is categorised under land use
“De-Notified PLPA- Agriculture”. The land use restrictions
within this area as per the notification are:
1. No Commercial Activities are permitted
2. The land shall be used for bona fide agriculture and
for sustaining the livelihood of the people/ owner of
the land
3. If inadvertently, any notified or otherwise forest areas
are found to have been included in the present list
of areas being considered for de-listing, such areas
shall not be deemed to have been de-listed from
the list of forest areas of the state.

LEGEND
NEW CHANDIGARH LPA BOUNDARY
VILLAGE SETTLEMENT AREA( ABADI)
DE-NOTIFIED PLPA AGRICULTURE

Fig.6-23 De-notified PLPA lands in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.7.4 Forest,Open Space & other green

Green areas along the rivers as per the land use plan are
envisaged to bring a pervasive garden ambience and
more entertainment, leisure and recreation activities and
development to New Chandigarh.
The concept of “Gardens by the Rivers” will complement
the necklace of new play spaces that have been planned
around the rivers and the edge of New Chandigarh. This
green loop can be developed as the key attraction for
New Chandigarh. Activities like bike trails, picnic spots,
food courts, small sports, and camping sites can be
planned and developed within this green loop.
The roadside green which in generally maintained by the
Forest Department are also proposed to be developed
based on themes as per the Landscape Framework
Chapter. Roads within each zone will have landscape
theme comprising plantation, street furniture, hardscape
and signage.
The width of roadside green buffers proposed on either
sides along the major roads are as follows :
a. MDR-B- 15 mts.(either side excluding the R.O.W)
b. 60 mts. wide roads- 5mts.(either side excluding the
R.O.W)
c.45 mts. wide roads - 5mts.(either side excluding the
R.O.W)

LEGEND
NEW CHANDIGARH LPA BOUNDARY
VILLAGE SETTLEMENT AREA( ABADI)
OPEN AREA & FOREST (GREEN BUFFER )

Fig.6-24 Forests & proposed Open spaces In New Chandigrah LPA

Source: AECOM
82 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.8 Village Settlements

There are 33 villages notified as part of New Chandigarh

LPA. Corresponding to each village, there is a village
settlement (Abadi) area within the proposed LPA land use
plan. Each village settlement is bounded by peripheral
roads (Phirni/ Lal dora) within which the settlement is to be
confined.
For all legal purposes, the area within the Phirni is
considered as the official area of the village settlement.
The population residing within each settlement and
projected population shall be serviced by the overall
infrastructure plan for New Chandigarh. The approximate
area under village settlements within New Chandigarh is
207 ha. Any extension beyond the Phirni non conforming
to the proposed land use of the Master plan will be
considered as non Conforming land use.

SULTANPUR

MAJRA

RAJGARH

HOSHIARPUR

KARTARPUR
BOOTHGARH
PAROL
KANSALA TAKIPUR

BHARAUJIAN
FEROZPUR

SALAMATPUR

RASULPUR &
DHODE MAJRA
DEVINAGAR
RANI SAINI
MAJRA MAJRA
RATWARA
PAINTPUR
BHAGAT MAJRA
GHANDAULI SANGRIWALA
PALHERI MULLANPUR

BANSEPUR CHAHAR
MASTGARH
MAJRA

MILAK
RAIHAMANPUR SANGALAN DHANAURAN

TIRA
TOGAN

LEGEND
NEW CHANDIGARH LPA BOUNDARY
VILLAGE SETTLEMENT AREA( ABADI)
DE-NOTIFIED PLPA AGRICULTURE

400 ACRES

Fig. 6-25 Existing village settlements in New Chandigarh LPA

100 ACRES

Source: AECOM
 Land use Framework 83

Area
Name Character Households Population Males Female Working Population
(Hectares)

Sangriwala Rural 121 88 575 305 270 164

Milak Rural 48 209 1059 572 487 257
Mastgarh Rural 104 142 836 449 387 359
Dhanauran Rural 145 95 553 293 260 108
Togan Rural 209 518 2609 1385 1224 920
Tira Rural 374 486 2599 1361 1238 846
Chahar Majra Rural 134 84 503 273 230 139
Paintpur Rural 90 174 969 535 434 363
Bansepur Rural 90 66 337 168 169 117
Sangalan Rural 86 82 433 229 204 279
Raihamanpur Rural 115 12 71 36 35 24
Palheri Rural 323 214 1351 739 612 406
Bhagat Majra Rural 78 79 526 281 245 161
Ghandauli Rural 109 185 893 473 420 312
Saini Majra Rural 153 260 1299 703 596 364
Dhode Majra Rural 72 28 146 79 67 60
Rasulpur Rural 87 52 302 162 140 84
Salamatpur Rural 134 83 458 250 208 170
Ratwara Rural 51 78 491 248 243 205
Devi Nagar Rural 117 4 23 15 8 7
Bharaunjian Rural 204 229 1252 668 584 606
Ferozepur Banger Rural 103 142 879 483 396 419
Paraul Rural 470 489 2632 1375 1257 1118
Hoshiarpur Rural 304 311 1482 784 698 555
Sultanpur Rural 122 57 254 133 121 74
Majra Rural 471 222 1310 686 624 392
Rajgarh Rural 99 4 26 13 13 9
Mullanpur Rural 849 1234 6165 3256 2909 40
Boothgarh Rural 133 126 618 348 270 229
Kartarpur Rural 119 165 933 495 438 293
Takipur Rural 139 120 589 320 269 186
Kansala Rural 306 189 1062 588 474 361
Rani Majra Rural 150 197 1060 564 496 331
TOTAL 6109 Ha. 6424 34295 18269 16026

Table 6-2 Data of 33 Existing Villages

Source: 2011 Census Data Received received from Dept. of Town and Country Planning
84 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.9 Utilities

For success of any city, infrastructure planning is the most

critical issue that needs to be addressed judiciously.
For New Chandigarh, a detailed trunk infrastructure plan
has been worked up, and land parcels are reserved for
the required infrastructure, including water treatment plant
(WTP), sewage treatment plant (STP), pumping rooms,
storage reservoirs/ water works, electricity sub stations, fire
station, etc.
An area of approximately 1.5% out of the total LPA area is
reserved for Utilities within New Chandigarh. The details for
each utility is described in the Infrastructure section of this
report.

Note :
* The land use of the area shown in this Master Plan,
but falling outside Local Planning Area boundary of
New Chandigarh on south west of New Chandigarh will
form part of Master Plan S.A.S.Nagar and Master Plan
S.A.S.Nagar shall be deemed to be amended to this
extent..

Fig. 6-26 Proposed utilities In New Chandigrah LPA

Source: AECOM
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6.10 Roads & Transportation

A total of approximnately10% of the land area of New In addition, a Bus Depot over an area of 9.2 ha (23 acres)
Chandigarh is reserved for Master Plan roads. This includes is proposed south of LPA boundary near the village of Tira.
sector roads and other Arterial roads which are essential This will serve as the central maintenance and parking
for planned development of New Chandigarh. Another depot for Transport Department.
0.7 % is reserved for transport utilities such as Bus Depot, The transport terminal proposed on MDR-B opposite to the
Bus Terminal, Metro Depot cum transport terminal, and Medi city has been retained as per the notified master
truck terminal. The sites for each have been reserved plan (notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115 dated 12/16-
considering the overall transport network for the City. 12-2008). This will also be the depot for the future metro
A Bus Terminal (11 Ha.) developed as part of City Centre proposed to connect New Chandigarh with Chandigarh
will be the main terminal for all Interstate bus traffic. A and SAS Nagar.
terminal proposed near the Education City on VR-9 is
a secondary terminal (3 Ha.) supporting the migrant
population of Education City which primarily will include
students and staff commuting from nearby places.
A truck terminal is proposed on the junction of PR-4 and
VR-9. This location will avoid conflict with city traffic and
commercial traffic (cargo). This location also supports the
commercial warehousing zone which is proposed on the
adjoining land parcel. Approximately 11 Ha. of land is
reserved for the truck terminal.

Bus Terminal
Truck Terminal

Transport Terminal

Bus Terminal

Bus Depot

Fig. 6-27 Proposed transport related utilities in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
86 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

SECTOR ROADS

Road PROPOSED ROAD NAME Proposed Road PROPOSED ROAD NAME Proposed
Name Road width Name Road width
HR-2 New Chandigarh Boulevard 60 mts. VR-5 Hyde park Avenue 58 mts.
HR-4 Central Boulevard 60 mts. VR-4 Magnolia Avenue 30 mts.
HR-7 Northern Avenue 60 mts. ISVR-8 Sunflower Avenue 30 mts.
VR-1 Regent Park Avenue 60 mts. HR-5 Laurel boulevard 30 mts.
VR-3 Royal Palm Avenue 60 mts. ISVR-1 Southern Avenue 30 mts.
VR-6 Northern Avenue 60 mts. ISVR-2 Nature Drive 30 mts.
VR-7 Siswan Avenue 60 mts. ISVR-3 30 mts.
VR-10 Gulmohar Avenue 60 mts. ISVR-4 30 mts.
PR-4 Grand Boulevard 60 mts. ISVR-5 30 mts.
PR-7 Northern Avenue 60 mts. ISVR-6 30 mts.
ISVR-9 Campus Drive 60 mts. ISHR -1 Nature Drive 30 mts.
HR-6 Heritage Boulevard 60 mts. ISHR-3 Nature Drive 30 mts.
HR-1 Golf Drive 45 mts. ISHR-2 30 mts.
VR-2 Lake Drive 45 mts. ISHR-4 30 mts.
ISVR-7 Medi City Avenue 45 mts. ISHR-5 30 mts.
ISHR-9 45 mts. ISHR-6 30 mts.
MASTER PLAN ROADS ISHR-7 30 mts.
HR-3 Eco Boulevard 28 mts.
Road Proposed Road Name Proposed
Name Road width ISHR-8 24 mts.
VR-8 Orchard Avenue 270 mts. ISHR-10 30 mts
VR-9 Shivalik Boulevard 75 mts. ISHR-11 30 mts.

Shivalik Boulevard
(VR-9)

New Chandigarh Sunflower Avenue

Boulevard (HR-2)
(ISVR-8)

Orchard Avenue
(VR-8)

Siswan Avenue Golf Drive

(VR-7) (HR-1)
Grand Boulevard Medi City Avenue
(PR-4) (ISVR-7)
Northern Avenue Hyde Park
(VR-6) Avenue (VR-5)

Heritage Boulevard Eco Boulevard

(HR-6) (HR-3)
La ulev

Northern Avenue
Bo
ure ard

(PR-7) Royal Palm

l

Avenue (VR-3)
Magnolia
Avenue (VR-4)
Gulmohar Avenue
Central
(VR-10)
Boulevard (HR-4)

Lake Drive Nature Drive

(VR-2) (ISHR-3)
Regent Park
Avenue (VR-1)
Fig.6-28 Proposed Road Network In New Chandigrah LPA Southern
Source: AECOM Avenue (ISVR-1)
 Land use Framework 87

Fig.6-29 Proposed Typical Section 60 mts. ROW HR-2 (New Chandigarh Boulevard)

ROW =60m

Fig.6-30 Proposed Typical Section 60 mts. ROW Road

Source: AECOM
88 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

Fig.6-31 Proposed Typical Section 45 mts. ROW Road

Source: AECOM

Service road Planting Carriageway Median Carriageway Planting Service road

5m 1m 7m 1m 7m 1m 5m

Walkway Walkway
1.5m 1.5m

ROW=30M
Fig.6-32 Proposed Typical Section 30 mts. ROW Road

Source: Department of Town & Country Planning, Punjab

 Land use Framework 89

6.11 Defence Zone

There is an existing Defence area within the new Chandigarh

LPA on MDR-B. The area is retained as per the notified master
plan (notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115 dated 12/16-12-
2008). Approximately 80 Ha. of land falls within this category.

Defence Zone

NEW CHANDIGARH LPA BOUNDARY

SETTLEMENT AREA( ABADI)

Fig.6-33 Defence Zone in New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
90 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

6.12 Other Use 6.13 Population

This category of land use includes all other uses including The total projected population for New Chandigarh based
Defence buffer zone, area under rivers and area under on the densities as proposed in Chapter 7 of this report
riverine buffer. is estimated to be 1 - 1.2 million. This includes residing
The area under the Defence buffer zone is a no population within Residential areas, Mixed use areas, Medi
construction zone. city and Education city. There is a considerable increase
from the previously projected population in the notified
The river including the riverine buffer zone is as per the master plan. This is majorly attributed to increase in density
notified master plan (notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC- and residential areas.
115 dated 12/16-12-2008) which will be developed as per
the landscape framework Chapter and Open and Green
strategy for New Chandigarh.
A total of approx. 330 ha. falls within this category of land
use.

Defence Buffer

Fig.6-1
Fig.6-34 Forests & proposed Open sapces In New Chandigrah LPA
Source: AECOM
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Source: AECOM
07 Development
Control Regulations
 // Introduction
// New Chandigarh- Sectors
// Residential- Zone1
// Residential- Zone 2
// Residential- Public/ Semi
Public Amenities
// Medicity - Zone 1
// Education City- Zone1
// City Centre - Zone 2
// Sports Complex - Zone 2
// EWS Housing Strategy
// Zonal Controls

New Chandigarh
94 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

7. DEVELOPMENT CONTROL REGULATIONS

7.1 INTRODUCTION

The New Chandigarh LPA has been planned to cater to an The low & medium density zone apart from residential
ultimate population of approximately 10 lakh by the year areas consists of education city, Medicity, which are lower
2058. intensity uses while the high density zone applies to city
The gross residential population density applicable to the centre area (planned with higher intensity uses such as
entire LPA is 170 ppa (people per acre).The entire LPA is commercial , retail etc.) apart from the newly planned
divided into three broad density zones : residential areas.

• Low (upto 30 ppa)

• Low Density Zone(upto 150 ppa)
• High Density Zone(200 ppa)

Fig.7-1 Population density zones delineation for New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
 Development Control Regulations 95

7.2 NEW CHANDIGARH - SECTORS

The New Chandigarh LPA has been planned into 20

distinct sectors. The minimum sector size adopted for the
purpose of planning of a residential sector is 100 Ha.
Each residential sector has been planned as a self-
sufficient unit having its own community level shops,
schools, health centers and places of recreations .

Fig. 7-2 Sector delineation for New Chandigarh LPA

Source: AECOM
96 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

7.3 RESIDENTIAL - ZONE 1

7.3.1 Delineation criteria

As on June 2014, the delineation criteria devised for the
residential areas lying within Zone 1 were based upon the
following :

• Majority of approved projects are in this zone

• On going construction at site
• Approximately 60% of area already licensed & approved
• Plots have been sold and allotted
• This area being close to the Shivalik mountains has been
kept low density.

7.3.2 Proposed Density (PPA)

The total residential area lying in this zone is approximately
1100 Ha9, and planned with a gross density of 150 ppa.
The total area considered for the purpose of approximate
population computation includes areas of existing village
abadis, areas of approved projects and area for mixed
use.

Density Apartment Size Density (PPA)

Gross *(Plotted) 150

Group Housing Fig. 7-3 Residential sectors within Zone 1
>300 Sq.m. 250
(net)**
120-300 Sq.m. 450

<120 Sq.m. 450

Table 7-1 Proposed Residential Density

* GROSS DENSITY is defined as Total Sector Population

divided by Total Sector Area. Eco - City II

**NET DENSITY (Group Housing) is defined as Total Residential

Population within Group housing divided by Total Area
reserved for Group Housing .
Omaxe

7.3.3 Density & Population of approved Eco - City

projects Altus

IAS/PCS
Omaxe Colony
Density (PPA
Developer Area (Ha.) Population
Gross)
Omaxe 238 67,068 113
DLF 90 21,110 94
ECO City 162 46,770 116
IAS/PCS 52 10,806 83
TOTAL 542 1,45,754 108

Table 7-2 Population & Density in approved developments Fig. 7-4 Approved projects lying within Zone 1

Source: AECOM
9) Area is subjected to change depending upon final area available for development. The approximate population computation may vary depending on actual development in a sector.
 Development Control Regulations 97

7.3.4 Sector Distribution 1. Not as part of

Residential or
The preferred minimum residential sector size has been Public or Semi
considered as 100 Ha. For the purpose of calculation a public use.
sector is distributed in to two major uses : 2. Building
Warehousing/ Storage Controls shall
• Group housing be as per govt.
• Plotted housing & other associated uses. policies /building
rule as amended
While 20% of the project area may be reserved for Group time to time.
Housing, the rest 80% is dedicated to plotted housing &
other associated uses (Table 7-3).
• All changes made in the master plan shall be
incorporated in zonal plan and revenue plan.
Land use Percentage area • Changes made in the zonal plan as per attached files
shall also be incorporated in revenue plans as well
Plotted housing 50% • All plans which are part of the report should be
amended as per the latest master plan and other maps
Commercial 5% to be updated if needed.
Public Semi Public , Utilities & • Area if needed be changed in report may be
34% calculated as per amended master plans
roads *
Green (free of FAR) 6%
Table 7-5 Proposed development controls for mixed use
Green (with FAR) [OPTIONAL] 5% areas within Zone 1

Table 7-3 Proposed land use distribution for plotted areas

* The road area for an ideal sector plan varies from 20-25%, Permissible uses Permissible area
while Utilities and Public/ Semi Public land use should be in
Max 80% of total Built
accordance to the requirements as per population. Residential
up area

7.3.5 FAR & Ground Coverage Commercial, Public Semi Public Minimum 20% of total
and ancillary uses built up area
(Residential)
Table 7-6 Permissible uses within Mixed use
FAR (Residential)
As a general guiding principle all mixed use development
As per policy of plots shall have uniform setbacks (front) along major road
Govt. of Punjab (access road).
Residential Group Housing
as amended from
time to time.

Table 7-4 Proposed FAR for residential group housing

* Minimum width of access road for Group housing will be

24 mts.

7.3.6 Mixed Use

Parcel Size (minimum) 2 Ha.

Green Area (planned landscape parks
40%
and public areas)
Ground Coverage 25%
Open Parking & Pavements 35%

Max 80% of the

Residential
built up area

Commercial, Public, Semi Public and Minimum 20% of

ancillary uses the built up area
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7.3.7 Roads & Transportation

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road
• Each Sector to have internal roads as per Zonal Plan.

• Minimum internal roads (access roads) for plots to be

12 mts.

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Min. 30 mts wide Road
• Minimum access road width for Group housing to be
24 mts.
• Minimum access road width for Schools to be 24 mts.
and for colleges to be 30 mts
• All efforts to be considered to incorporate existing
village roads and proposing widening to minimum
standards.
• All existing village abadi peripheral road(village phirni) Min. 30 mts wide Road
to be widened to 12 mts. and connected to main road
network but should not open directly on main
carriage way.
• Road formation levels once finalised, designed and
constructed shall never be altered (reduced/
increased) during any future repair/ maintenance/ Fig. 7-5 Two roads of minimum 30 mts. through sectors
re- carpeting works.
• When possibility of widening or incorporation of village
roads in not a feasible options, the roads to be
acquired by Development authority to promote
Min. 12 mts. wide access road
planned development

Fig. 7-6 Min. 12 mts. wide internal roads to plotted housing

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Village Phirni
Min. 30 mts wide Road
Min. 30 mts wide Road

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Group
Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Housing
Village
School

Min. 24 mts wide Road

Abadi

Park
Housing

College

Park
Group

Min. 30 mts wide Road

Min. 30 mts wide Road

Fig.7-7 The Village phirni can be widened to 12 mts., but Fig.7-8 Min. access road widths to different uses in a resi-
not opened directly on main carriageway dential sector
Source: AECOM
 Development Control Regulations 99

7.4 RESIDENTIAL - ZONE 2

7.4.1 Delineation criteria

As on June 2014, the delineation criteria devised for the
residential areas lying within Zone 2 were based upon the
following :

• Majority of areas yet to be approved projects are in this

zone
• No construction at site
• This zone is along major transit corridors.

7.4.2 Proposed Density (PPA)

The total residential area lying within this zone is
approximately 925 Ha10, and is planned with a gross density
of 200 ppa.
The total area considered for the purpose of approximate
population computation includes areas of existing village
abadis, areas of approved projects and area for mixed

Density Apartment Size Density (PPA)

Gross *(Plotted) 200

Group Housing
>300 Sq.m. 250
(net)** Fig. 7-9 Residential sectors within Zone 2
120-300 Sq.m. 300

<120 Sq.m. 450

Table 7-7 Proposed Residential Density

* GROSS DENSITY is defined as Total Sector Population

divided by Total Sector Area.

**NET DENSITY (Group Housing) is defined as Total Residential

Population within Group housing divided by Total Area
reserved for Group Housing .

7.4.3 Sector Distribution

The preferred minimum residential sector size has been
considered as 100 Ha. For the purpose of calculation a
sector is distributed in to two major uses :
Altus
• Group housing
Suntech
• Plotted housing & other associated uses. Manohar
Curo India
Infra &
Const.
While 20% of the project area may be reserved for Group
Housing, the rest 80% is dedicated to plotted housing &
other associated uses (Table 7-8).
Innovative
housing &
infra.

Fig. 7-10 Approved Projects in Zone 2

Source: AECOM
10) Area is subjected to change depending upon final area available for development. The approximate population computation may vary depending on actual development in a sector.
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As a general guiding principle all mixed use development

Land use Percentage area plots shall have uniform setbacks (front) along major road
(access road).
Plotted housing 50%

Commercial 5% 7.4.6 Roads & Transportation

Public Semi Public , Utilities &
34%
roads *
Green (free of FAR) 6% • Each Sector to have internal roads as per Zonal Plan,

Green (with FAR) [OPTIONAL] 5% • Minimum internal roads (access roads) for plots to be
12 mts.
Table 7-8 Proposed land use distribution for plotted areas • Minimum access road width for Group housing to be
* The road area for an ideal sector plan varies from 20-25%, 24 mts.
while Utilities and Public/ Semi Public land use should be in • Minimum access road width for Schools to be 24 mts.
accordance to the requirements as per population. and for colleges to be 30 mts
• All efforts to be considered to incorporate existing
village roads and proposing widening to minimum
7.4.4 FAR & Ground Coverage standards.
(Residential) • All existing village abadi peripheral road(village phirni)
to be widened to 12 mts. and connected to main road
FAR (Residential) network but should not open directly on main
carriage way.
As per policy of
• Road formation levels once finalised, designed and
Govt. of Punjab
Residential Group Housing constructed shall never be altered (reduced/
as amended from
time to time. increased) during any future repair/ maintenance/
re- carpeting works.
Table 7-9 Proposed FAR for residential group housing
• When possibility of widening or incorporation of village
* Minimum width of access road for Group housing will be roads in not a feasible options, the roads to be
24 mts. acquired by Development authority to promote
planned development

7.4.5 Mixed Use

The associated development controls are as follows :

Parcel Size (minimum) 2 Ha.

Green Area (planned landscape parks
40%
and public areas)
Ground Coverage 25%
Open Parking & Pavements 35%

Table 7-10 Proposed development controls for mixed use

areas within Zone 2

Permissible uses Permissible area

Max 80% of total Built

Residential
up area

Commercial, Public Semi Public Minimum 20% of total

and ancillary uses built up area

Table 7-11 Permissible uses within Mixed use

Source: AECOM
 Development Control Regulations 101

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Min. 30 mts wide Road

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road
Group
Min. 30 mts wide Road

Housing

School

Min. 24 mts wide Road

Park

Housing

College
Group
Min. 30 mts wide Road Min. 30 mts wide Road

Fig.7-11 Two roads of minimum 30 mts. through sectors Fig.7-14 Min. access road widths to different uses in a resi-
dential sector

7.5 RESIDENTIAL - ZONE 3

Min. 12 mts. wide access road
7.5.1 Delineation criteria
In order to preserve the ecological character and green
areas towards the North of LPA in the foothills of Shivaliks,
residential development with maximum density of 30 PPA. is
proposed in the master plan.

An area of about 50 Acres to the north of Medicity

Fig.7-12 Min. 12 mts. wide internal roads to plotted housing abutting low density residential zone has been earmarked
for development of high end residential apartments with
maximum FAR of 1.2 and maximum ground coverage of
25%. The development of golf course adjoining the site along
Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road Golf drive road shall be cross subsidised from the revenue
generated by the sale of apartments in this pocket.
Village Phirni
Approx. 50 acre land parcel
for high end residential
Min. 30 mts wide Road

apartments
Min. 45 mts. wide Master plan road

Village
Abadi

Min. 30 mts wide Road

Fig. 7-13 The Village phirni can be widened to 12 mts., but

not opened directly on main carriageway
Fig. 7-14 a Residential sectors within Zone 3
Source: AECOM
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7.6 RESIDENTIAL - PUBLIC/SEMI PUBLIC AMENITIES

7.6.1 Norms for distribution of Public /Semi public amenities

Apart from the policies/ notification of Govt. of Punjab
amended from time to time, the general development
controls for public / semi public amenities within New
Chandigarh LPA are as follows:

15,000-30,000 30,000-50,000
upto 15,000 Population >1,00,000 Population
Population Population
Social Infrastructure (PSP) Total Total Total Total
Area No. of Area No of Area No of Area No of
area area area area
(Ha.) Facility (Ha.) Facility (Ha.) Facility (Ha.) Facility
(Ha.) (Ha.) (Ha.) (Ha.)
Nursery/ Pre- primary/
Creche 0.10 3.00 0.30 0.10 6.00 0.60 0.10 8.00 0.80 0.10 16.00 1.60

Primary School - -
0.50 1.00 0.50 - 1.00 - - - -

Integrated School
2.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 2.00 3.00 6.00 3.00 4.00 12.00

College - - - - -
- - - - 6.00 1.00 6.00

Dispensary* - - -
0.15 1.00 0.20 0.15 2.00 0.20 - - -

Health centre* - - -
- - - 0.60 1.00 0.60 0.60 2.00 1.20

Poly Clinic* - - - - -
- - - - - 1.00 -

Community centre
0.60 1.00 0.60 0.60 2.00 1.20 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00

Religious site
0.10 1.00 0.10 0.10 1.00 0.10 0.10 2.00 0.20 0.10 4.00 0.40

Police Post
0.05 1.00 0.05 0.05 1.00 0.05 0.05 1.00 0.05 0.05 1.00 0.05

Police Station - - - - - -
- - - 1.00 1.00 1.00

Sub-Post Office - - -
0.01 1.00 0.01 0.01 1.00 0.01 0.01 2.00 0.02

Public Building - - - - - -
- - - 1.00 1.00 1.00

Fire Station - - - - - -
- - - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Disaster Management
- - - - - -
Centre - - - 2.00 1.00 2.00

Table 7-12 Public /Semi Public amenities distribution as per population

Notes :
• Integrated School to be permitted only along 24 mts wide • For incremental population above the threshold limit the
road. guidelines of Town and Country Planning, Govt of Punjab
• Schools to have provision of minimum 20 Bus (46 seated) shall prevail.
parking within premises. No buses shall be permitted to • Colleges to be permitted only along 30 mts wide road.
park on street. • Fire station to be along minimum 24 mts wide road
• For all other building controls the policy of Govt of Punjab
as amended from time to time need to be adhered.
 Development Control Regulations 103

7.6.2 Site location criteria for schools

(Higher Secondary Schools)
• Schools will be catchment of approx 600- 800mt. radius
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
(5 to 10 minutes walking distance from each other.
• Access road to be minimum 24 mts
• Area of the site shall be as per table 7-12.
• Each School site either wraps an existing village or
creates a buffer between existing village and future
developments

400 600

400 ACRES

LEGEND
New Chandigarh
100 ACRES LPA Boundary
N
Rivers
25 ACRES
Village Abadi

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 Km SCHOOLS

Fig. 7-15 Suggestive site locations for Schools according to walking distances from residential neighbourhoods
Source: AECOM
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7.7 MEDICITY - ZONE 1

7.7.1 Delineation criteria

• Already delineated by Govt. Of Punjab and is as per the
notified Master Plan of New Chandigarh
• Site location as per present notified Master Plan7
• Along major road MDR-B

7.7.2 Hospital beds to built up area

ratio
Medi City

The area required per bed is 400 sq.m for hospitals

7.7.3 Land use distribution for Medi city

Land use Percentage area

Medical Campuses and Institutions 60%(min.)

Residential Housing & Commercial 40%(max.)

Table 7-13 Land use distribution for Medicity

Land use Percentage area

Net area under Campuses(max.) 60%

Green (min.) 15% Fig. 7-16 Medicity

Utilities and Amenities &Roads 25%

Table 7-14 Percentage area breakup for Medical institutions

& campuses
• The land use distribution shown in the Table 7-13 and 7-14
are guiding parameters. The actual distribution of land
uses in edu city will be governed by the policy of GMADA/
Govt. as amended from time to time.
• The approval for Medicity projects shall be in accordance
to GMADA Medi City development policy.
• Approximate Area available for medical Campus= 26.46
Ha.
• Building rules and FAR as per the Govt. Of Punjab Policies
amended from time to time

Source: AECOM
7)Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031 [notified u/s 70 (5) of The Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act,1995 vide notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115 dated
12/16-12-2008.]
 Development Control Regulations 105

7.7.4 FAR & Ground Coverage

FAR

As per Policy/
Building
Rules of the
Medical Campuses (including staff
Government
accommodation)
as amended
from time to
time

Medi Institutions (research, blood

banks, stem cell banks and other 1
medical related institutions)

Ground Coverage

For overall parcel including staff

30%
accommodation

Table 7-15 FAR & Ground coverage permissible for Medical

Campuses

Note:
• 15% of permissible FAR for education campuses shall be
permitted for development of accommodation for staff
and student housing .
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7.8 EDUCATION CITY - ZONE 1

7.8.1 Delineation criteria

The site location is as per the present notified plan7 along
the major road PR-4. Already approx 2000 Ha, of land
under education use in Chandigarh and SAS Nagar.

7.8.2 Student & Faculty Density

Students 50 Students/ Acre*
Education City
Faculty- Student Ratio 15 Students/ Faculty*

Support Staff- Faculty Ratio 5 Support Staff/ Faculty*

*These are approximate numbers benchmarked from

various international and national case studies and UGC
norms.
The numbers may vary with the nature of institute and
scale of institute

7.8.3 Land use distribution for Educa-

tion City

Land use Percentage area

Education Campuses 60% (min.)

Residential Housing & Commercial 40%(max.) Fig.7-17 Education City

Table 7-16 Land use distribution for Education City

Land use Percentage area

Net area under Campuses(max.) 60%

Green (min.) 15%

Utilities and Amenities & Roads 25%

Table 7-17 Percentage area breakup for Education institu-

tions & campuses
* Notes:
• The land use distribution shown in the Table 7-16 and 7-17
are guiding parameters. The actual distribution of land
uses in edu city will be governed by the policy of GMADA/
Govt. as amended from time to time.
• Approximate Area available for Campus design= 120 Ha.
• Building rules and FAR as per the Govt. Of Punjab Policies
amended from time to time. Competent Authority may
increase or decrease the area for Non Education use in
special cases with proper justification.
• For residential and commercial areas, the norms as
applicable for residential and commercial zones will be
followed.

Source: AECOM
 Development Control Regulations 107

7.8.4 FAR & Ground Coverage

FAR
As per Policy/
Building Rules of
Education Campuses the Government
as amended
from time to time
15% of total permissible
Staff accommodation
FAR

Ground Coverage

For overall parcel including staff

30%
accommodation

Table 7-18 FAR & Ground coverage permissible for Educa-

tional Campuses

* Note:
• 15% of permissible FAR for education campuses shall be
permitted for development of accommodation for staff
and student housing .
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7.9 CITY CENTRE - ZONE 2

7.9.1 Delineation criteria

The city centre has been located at PR-4, and is also
proposed as a gateway development to New
Chandigarh.
The delineated area for the city centre is approximately 90

Commercial (Office and Retail ) 75 Ha.

City Hospital 6 Ha.

Bus Terminal 4 Ha.

Cultural Centre 10 Ha.

Table 7-19 Land use bifurcation of City Centre Area

7.9.2 FAR & Ground Coverage

FAR

Global FAR 4.0

City
Ground Coverage Centre

Ground Coverage 30%

In case of small
commercials along
Ground Coverage (smaller the river the ground
properties along the river) coverage can be 100%
with openings available
on both sides. Fig.7-18 City Centre (Urban Square)

Green Area / Public Promenade 20%

Table 7-20 FAR & Ground Coverage For City Centre

7.9.3 Permissible Uses

• Office
Public office, commercial 40% of BUA
office, banks
• Hospitality
Hotels, Convention Centre,
service apartment, 30% of BUA
museum, concert hall,
auditorium, library
• Commercial and FnB
Restaurants, retail shops,
shopping promenade 20% of BUA
along river, shopping
centre, multiplex/cinema
• Public- Semi Public ,
Utilities and Amenities
City Hospital, Utilities, petrol
pump, bus terminal, fire
station, police station,
10% of BUA
water supply / sewerage/
drainage related
infrastructure, central City Hospital Mixed use Bus Terminal
control and monitoring
Cultural Centre
area, post office
Table 7-21 Permissible uses within City Centre Fig.7-19 Land use distribution of City Centre Area
Source: AECOM
 Development Control Regulations 109

7.9.4 Building Siting

Setback

6m or 1/3rd of the height of the building whichever is more.

For all buildings except riverfront facing developments But this distance should not increase more than 16m in any
case.

For such properties Build to lines(build to property line) has

Properties facing riverfront been proposed. All properties with side facing river should
have at least 75% of the façade extend to the build to line.

5m green buffer has been proposed along the 60m wide road
Green Buffer along roads
but there are no buffer provided in any of the other streets.

Access and Circulation

One way system of streets has been provided within the city centre so all streets except the 60M & 45m have to be one way
streets.
For each sector a maximum of 2 major roads (24m) can open onto the master plan roads.

Height
A maximum height of 20 floors is allowed within 100m
Along 60m road of PR4. But the buildings need to step back beyond 4
floors.
A maximum height of 4 storey's is allowed within 50m of
Properties facing riverfront
the river.

Table 7-22 Building Controls

Fig.7-20 Minimum block size is 1.5 Ha and bigger blocks (Or- Fig.7-21 Extend sidewalks in the ROW to meet the base of
ange Colour in figure) provided along 60 mts. PR-4 buildings.(No boundary walls)
Source: AECOM
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Property line

Property line
Build to line

Fig.7-22 Stepped down built form towards open spaces, rivers, water bodies

100 mts. on either 50 mts. from river

side of PR-4 edge
PR
-4

A maximum height of 20 floors is allowed within 100m of PR4. A maximum height of 4 storey’s is allowed within 50m of the
But the buildings need to step back beyond 4 floors. river.
Fig.7-23 Building Height Controls
Source: AECOM
 Development Control Regulations 111

7.10 SPORTS COMPLEX

7.10.1 FAR & Ground Coverage

FAR for Sports complex 0.5

Ground Coverage 20%

As per building
rules/policy of
Set back, heights and Parking Govt. of Punjab
as amended from
time to time

Table 7-23 Development controls for sports complex

Sports
Complex

Fig.7-24 Location of Sports Complex

Fig.7-25 The stadium is envisioned as an iconic structure

Source: http://decorationlovers.com/2013/11/28/top-10-football-stadiums/
112 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

7.11 EWS HOUSING STRATEGY

7.11.1 Site Location Criteria

• Requirements of EWS with respect to land area, number
of units, and percentage of development to be as per the
Government of Punjab notification as amended from
time to time.
• Site for EWS should be identified in the Zonal plans
• Sites should be adjoining to village settlements and should
be well connected to the transportation network
• Site for EWS for maximum 3 sectors can be clubbed at
one location.

400 ACRES

LEGEND
New Chandigarh
100 ACRES LPA Boundary
N
Rivers
25 ACRES
Village Abadi

0 0.5 1.0 1.5 Km EWS HOUSING

Fig.7-26 Suggestive site locations for EWS housing around existing village settlements
Source: AECOM
 Development Control Regulations 113

7.11.2 Development Strategies Open Space / Neighbourhood

Park

• Confine existing village growth on a development parcel EWS Housing Site Landscape Buffer
School Site +- Green Buffer
• Wrap villages with landscape buffer when adjacent to
future residential development
• Wrap villages with signature open spaces/neighbourhood
parks and/or schools to preserve prominent frontages
• Wrap villages with uses that are compatible with land uses
on adjacent block, while preserving prominent frontages
(such as mixed-use). Existing Village Existing Village
Abadi Abadi

Mixed Use Development with

community facilities fronting it
the

Open Space / Neighbourhood

Park

EWS Housing Site Landscape Buffer

School Site +- Green Buffer

Existing Village Existing Village

Abadi Abadi

Mixed Use Development with

community facilities fronting it
the

Fig.7-27 EWS housing location strategies

Source: AECOM
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7.12 ZONAL CONTROLS

Activities Residential Mixed Use Commercial

RESI. COMM. City Center Wholesale Retail

Plotted Housing
Group Housing
EWS
Retail shop, restaurants
Convenience shopping 3
Weekly Market
Sector Level Shopping center
Commercial Center/Shopping Mall
Multiplex/Cinema
Wholesale Market
Cold Storage / warehousing
Building Material market
Vegetable/fruit Market
Petrol/Diesel/ Gas Filling Station 5
Oil Depot and LPG refilling plant (Distribution centre)
Gas Godown
Freight Complex/Logistic Park
Cremation and Burial Ground
Nursing Homes 4
Medical Retail 4 4
Guest house
only on PR-4
in special
Marriage place/Banquet Halls
zone/ mixed
land use
Hotels, Conference centers 4
Service Apartments
Hostels
Lodges, guest houses, Inns
Offices, Banks 4 4
Community Center/Sector Club
Library
Concert Hall / Auditorium
Gymnasium
Museum
Exhibition spaces
Public/Government Offices
Govt blds (Police, Fire, Post)
Religious Blds
Hospital
Medical Laboratory (Dispensary Health centre)
Schools
Colleges
Reformatory and Orphanage
School for mentally/physically challenged persons
Old Age Home
Vocational Institute 7
Manufacturing industry
IT & IT enabled service
Storage and warehousing
Film Centre/ TV, Radio Program Production Centre
Amusement Park / Sports Complex
Sector Green (20 ac) (Can be any where)
Neighborhood Park (4 ac) (Can be any where)
 Development Control Regulations 115

IT/services/ Transport
Institutional PLPA GREEN Abadi Defense Utility
R&D Facilities
Open
Edu City Medi City Recreation Parks
Space

1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1 2 2
4 4 4

4 4 4

5
4

4
4

4 4 4

4 4 4

6 6
116 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

Activities Residential Mixed Use Commercial

RESI. COMM. City Center Wholesale Retail
Pocket Park (1-2 ac) (Can be any where)
Swimming Complex (Can be any where)
Golf Course/Race Course
Recreation Club
Campsite
Water Sports Centre
Adventure Camp
Theme Park
Multipurpose Open Spaces
Open Air Theaters
National Memorial
Plant nursery / Social Forestry
Farm Houses
Dairy Farm/Poultry Farm
Organic Farms
Agricultural Equipment workshop
Food Processing parks
Open Parking
Covered/Multi-level parking
Taxi/Auto stand 4
Truck Terminal
Bus Terminal
Bus Stand
Bus Depot

Table 7-24 Table of Permissible uses

Note:-
a)Any activity not covered above but found compatible for a particular land use zone shall be permitted after taking technical
advise of the Chief Town Planner, Punjab.

b) In Commercial/ Mixed use (Warehousing & wholesale) all uses permissible in commercial & mixed use zone as mentioned in
above zonal controls will also be permissible in this zone.

Legend pertaining to Table 7-24

1. As per the govt policy
2. Only 0.5% max. - only snack bar/drinks kiosks, fresh flower/ news stands ice cream parlours
3. Allowed within commercial pocket of residential zone only
4. Only in commercial pocket
5. Only on commercial and sector road minimum 80'-0" wide
6. Only temporary panels allowed
7. Only in site reserved for education/public buildings.

Permissible use

Permissible with Restrictions

Non Permissible Use

 Development Control Regulations 117

IT/services/ Transport
Institutional PLPA GREEN Abadi Defense Utility
R&D Facilities
Open
Edu City Medi City Recreation Parks
Space
08
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Annexures
 Introduction 119

New Chandigarh
120 Detailing of Master Plan New Chandigarh

8. ANNEXURE
8.1 NOTIFIED MASTER PLAN 2008-31

The present notified master plan for Mullanpur 7 was

proposed by Jurong Consultants Pvt Ltd. The figure below
shows the plan that was proposed. The plan consisted of
some prominent features like the Education City, Research
areas, Medi City and City Center. There is also a new
cricket stadium proposed and the location can be seen in
the figure below.

Fig.8-2 Notified Master Plan 2008-31

Source: Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031
7)Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031 [notified u/s 70 (5) of The Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act,1995 vide notification no. 9664 CTP (Pb) SC-115 dated
12/16-12-2008.]
 Annexure 121

RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE

About 30% of the land in New Chandigarh is residential. Mixed used areas are located in four areas of the site each
Since the notification of the master plan 2008-31 many with a different locational character. The first mixed use
private and public sector developments have come up in area site is at the eastern entry to the site from
this area. Developers such as DLF, GMADA, Omaxe, Altus Chandigarh. The second lies along the southern side of the
Space Builders and Innovative Housing Infra Pvt. Ltd are Siswan River front.
major developers already active in the area. The proposed A small area of mixed use lies north of eco-city phase 2.
developments comprise of majorly residential plotted The fourth is located within the western part of New
housing, group housings, commercial areas, and Chandigarh adjacent to residential areas, nearby
supporting educational and social infrastructure. educational and industrial land.
All activities other than industrial are permitted within the
mixed use areas. As per the notification 1458-69-CTP (Pb) /
SC-76-vol-22 from Town and Country Planning Department,
Punjab, minimum area requirement for setting up of
projects in mixed land use zone are as follows:
• Group Housing 5 Acres
• Commercial 5 Acres
• Hotel /Hospital 2.5 Acres
• Marriage Palace 5 Acres
• Institution 5 Acres

Fig.8-3 Land use -Residential Fig.8-4 Land use -Mixed use

Source: Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031
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MEDI CITY CIVIC CENTRE

A site of 350 acres has been set aside on the master plan Approximately 168 Acres of Land in the Master Plan next to
for a “Medi-city”, located to the east of HR-2, adjacent to Rao Jayanti rivulet has identified in New Chandigarh for a
the Defense site and the PLPA land. Civic Center.
The objective of the Medi-City is to provide world-class
medical institutions and services focussed on health care,
clinical research, training and education, within a peaceful
zone located adjacent to the green areas of the master
plan. It is our understanding that 50 Acres of land has
already been allotted to Tata Cancer Hospital, on which
work is underway.

Fig.8-5 Land use -Medi City Fig.8-6 Land use -Civic Centre
Source: Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031
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INTEGRATED EDUCATION CITY EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Education City has been proposed on a site of 1,700 Acres. Further to Education City an additional parcel of land of
The area is planned to include schools, colleges and almost 134 Acres has been assigned to educational
universities, in addition to land dedicated for residential institutes approximately 5 kilometers south of Education
communities with on-campus housing for students and City .
faculty. The vision for Education City is to create a
preferred education destination that will attract a young
population to the area.

Fig.8-7 Land use - Integrated Education City Fig.8-8 Land use - Education institutions
Source: Mullanpur Local Planning Area, Greater Mohali Region Punjab, Master Plan Report, 2008-2031
AECOM TEAM
Master Planning & Urban Design

• Vince Berkhout
Executive Director- Project Director

• Abhishek Malhotra
Associate Director- Project Manager/ Urban Planner

• Vishal Kundra
Associate Director- Urban Designer

• Bhaskar Agarwal
Urban Designer

• Rattandeep Ahuja
Urban Planner

• Dinesh Sharma
CAD Technician

Infrastructure Planning
• Iqbal S. Dua
Project Director – Infrastructure

• Raman Kumar
Associate Director- Infrastructure

• Vijay Sharma
Drainage Engineer

• Deepika
Utility & Water Supply Planner

• Chaman
Sewerage Engineer

Landscape Planning
• Peter Widdrington
Associate – Landscape

• Akshay Deshpande
Project Landscape Designer

• Tania Kaushal
Landscape Designer

Transport Planning
• Satbir Bal
Associate – Transport Planning

• Sarabpreet Singh
Senior Transport Planner
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