Master plan · Andhra Pradesh
Master Plan of Amaravati
See Amaravati's master plan mapped on the ground, compare it with satellite imagery, and find the zone of your property — with the plan documents and the building rules that apply in Amaravati.
See the mapped master plan
The Amaravati plan sits at its true place on the map, from the whole planning area down to a single street.
Compare it with the ground
Drag the Compare divider across the plan, or fade it with the opacity slider, to check it against satellite imagery of what is there today.
Find the zone of your property
Search for your locality or landmark. The pin lands on the plan, and the colour under it is the land use the plan gives that ground.
Which plan applies in Amaravati today
Amaravati capital city is governed by the Capital City Master Plan and the Amaravati Zoning Regulations 2016, prepared by APCRDA under the APCRDA Act 2014. The Amaravati Government Complex also has its own 2024 master plan and zoning regulations. Buildings must meet the AP Building Rules 2017, which have been amended many times, most recently in December 2025. APCRDA grants development permission within the capital region through the state's online development permission system (APDPMS).
The plan on our map
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Amaravati Master Plan 2050
Master plan documents
The plans in force, the drafts and the maps, at the authority that publishes them.
Detailed Master Plan of Capital City - Amaravati
in forceThe land-use and zoning map for the 217 sq km capital city. It includes the government core, residential zones and the plots returned to farmers under land pooling.
Note: Zone changes over about 900 acres were proposed in 2023; check APCRDA gazettes for the latest zoning.
Amaravati Master Plans page (AGC master plan, zoning, design guidelines)
in forceAPCRDA's index of all capital-city master plan documents.
Amaravati Government Complex - Zoning Regulations and Urban Design Guidelines 2024
in forceSpecial regulations for the government complex at the centre of the capital.
Building rules in Amaravati
What decides how much you may build, how far back from the road and how high: the rules of Andhra Pradesh and of Amaravati itself, on top of the national codes below.
Amaravati
Amaravati Zoning Regulations 2016
Rules for each zone of the capital city: permitted uses, plot sizes, FAR and heights.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Building Rules, 2017 (G.O.Ms.No.119)
The state building rules for setbacks, heights, parking and approvals, based on the national model bye-laws.
Note: This is the original 2017 order. Amendments include G.O.Ms.No.4 (Jan 2025) and G.O.Ms.No.273 (Dec 2025).
AP Building Rules 2017 - G.O.Ms.No.273 amendment of 19 Dec 2025
A late-2025 amendment to the state building rules.
Note: Posted on a town-planning officers' association blog; we could not find an official copy of the G.O. online.
Read the news reportapmtptoa.blogspot.comNews report — no official copy was online
Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014
The law that created APCRDA and the capital region, and set up the land-pooling scheme behind Amaravati.
Andhra Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority
Registration and complaints for real-estate projects in AP.
National codes, everywhere in India
National Building Code of India 2016 (SP 7:2016)
The national model code for how buildings are planned, built and made safe. It covers structure, fire and life safety, plumbing, electrical work and accessibility, and states base their building rules on it.
Model Building Bye-Laws 2016
A template set of building bye-laws. States and cities adapt it into their own rules on setbacks, FAR, parking, green building and approval steps.
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Larger real-estate projects and agents must register with the state RERA. The Act sets builders' obligations and gives buyers a fast way to file complaints.
Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India 2021
Design standards that make buildings and public spaces usable by persons with disabilities, older people and children. The RPwD rules make them binding for many buildings.
Urban and Regional Development Plans Formulation and Implementation (URDPFI) Guidelines 2014
National guidance on preparing master and development plans. It includes the land-use categories and amenity standards that most state plans follow.
Eco Niwas Samhita 2018 (Energy Conservation Building Code - Residential)
An energy-efficiency code for homes. It limits heat gain through walls, roofs and windows, encourages daylight and ventilation, and states adopt it into their bye-laws.
NOCAS - Height clearance NOC around airports
The online system for getting the height No Objection Certificate needed for buildings near civil airports. The height allowed depends on how far the site is from the runway.
National Monuments Authority - NOC near protected monuments
Construction is prohibited within 100 m of a centrally protected monument, and within 300 m it needs NMA permission. This site handles those applications and publishes heritage bye-laws.
Indicative zoning norms · FAR, coverage, height
| Zone | FAR / FSI | Coverage | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 3.0 | 50% | Unrestricted |
| Commercial | 5.0 | 65% | Unrestricted |
| Government Complex | 2.0 | 40% | Unrestricted |
Indicative norms read off the published plan for Amaravati. Check the sanctioned document and the building rules above with CRDA before relying on them.
Questions about the Amaravati master plan
Which plan governs Amaravati?
The Amaravati capital city master plan and its 2016 zoning regulations, prepared by APCRDA. The government complex has its own 2024 master plan and regulations.
Which building rules apply to a plot in Amaravati?
The Amaravati Zoning Regulations 2016 set the use, FAR and height for each zone. The AP Building Rules 2017 and their amendments cover the other building requirements.
Who approves construction in Amaravati?
APCRDA approves development and building permissions in the capital region through the state's online APDPMS system.
Indori Zameen is an informative platform, not an official record. Every link and status on this page was checked on 28 September 2026; plans and rules change by notification, so confirm with the authority — and a registered architect — before you buy or build.