CMDA Updates

Tamil Nadu Building Permit Rules: New Timeline for Faster Approvals

Faster approvals work best when the property records are clear.

By Saranya Manoj

Six New Muthalvar Padaippagam Centres to Boost Affordable Workspaces in Chennai

Affordable public Coworkspaces move closer to Chennai’s neighbourhoods.

By Saranya Manoj

Planning to Build in Tamil Nadu? What the Government’s Online Planning Portal Actually Does

A simple guide to planning permission, building licences, documents and property checks.

By Saranya Manoj

CMDA Converts Ottiyambakkam Agricultural Land to Residential Use: Check Survey Numbers

The official rezoning covers only eight specified survey subdivisions in Ottiyambakkam—not the entire village.

By Saranya Manoj

CMDA Approves 17 High-Rise Projects In Chennai, Within a Month After Rule Change

Simplifying High-Rise Project Clearances in Tamil Nadu

By Saranya Manoj

Chennai Developers & CREDAI Seek Clarity From CMDA on Premium FSI Benefit Near Metro Corridors

One Property, Two Zones: Chennai’s Premium FSI Confusion

By Saranya Manoj

Chennai’s Third Master Plan: To Seek the Review from Local Stakeholders as Draft Enters Crucial Refinement Phase

Chennai’s Third Master Plan: Local voices shaping the 2047 urban blueprint.

By Saranya Manoj