To cut bureaucratic delays, the state has announced that building permits for residential structures with stilt + 2 floors can be obtained through self-certification. The initiative expands on the existing single-window system that allows immediate online approval for ground + 1 floor houses. To assist applicants, model building plans, including elevation and sectional drawings, will be released for fixed plot sizes. These designs will apply to plots up to 2,500 sqft with a built-up area of 3,500 sqft,specifically catering to the housing needs of low- and middle-income families. "It is a welcome move by the govt. But, the built-up area needs to be increased to 10,000 sqft, and the plot size should also be increased proportionately. This will help homebuyers get their houses in a shorter time, as they won't have to wait for approvals and can start construction immediately," said S Sridharan, vice-president, Credai National, South. Clearances for school buildings near water bodies will also be permitted, provided they maintain safety standards and have no openings on the water-facing side. Schools located along national or state highways can obtain approvals if a dedicated service road is developed by the management. The govt is also focusing on digital governance with the development of a mobile app under the single-window system. This app will offer technical support and streamline the application process. To ensure these reforms are effectively implemented, a new comprehensive planning unit will be created. Meanwhile, the TN housing board announced land development projects in Tiruvallur and Salem districts and a 65 crore investment in rental housing units for govt officials in Thalavadi, Erode.
 

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