Master plan · Delhi
Master Plan of Delhi
See Delhi'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 Delhi.
See the mapped master plan
The Delhi 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 Delhi today
Delhi is now governed by the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047), notified by the Union government in the Gazette of India on 20 August 2026 (S.O. 4597(E), under Section 11-A of the Delhi Development Act, 1957) and in force from that date. It takes the place of MPD-2021 and of DDA's 2021 draft for 2041, which was never notified. The land use of a plot is now read off the MPD-2047 land-use plan; building work follows MPD-2047's development controls and the Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi issues most building permits through its online system, while NDMC and DDA approve plans in their own areas.
The plan on our map
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Delhi Master Plan 2047
Land-use plan of the Master Plan for Delhi 2047, drawn from DDA's own GIS layers (land use, planning zones, roads, lal dora, low-density areas, rail and metro). Notified in the Gazette of India on 20 Aug 2026 and in force.
Master plan documents
The plans in force, the drafts and the maps, at the authority that publishes them.
Master Plan for Delhi 2047 - Gazette notification
in force (notified 20 Aug 2026)The notified text of Delhi's new master plan: land use, development controls, housing, transport-oriented development, land pooling and redevelopment policies to 2047.
Note: Notified as S.O. 4597(E) under Section 11-A of the Delhi Development Act, 1957, and in force from publication.
Land Use Plan for Delhi 2047
in forceDDA's printed land-use map of MPD-2047, zone by zone. It is the same plan the map on this site draws from DDA's GIS layers.
MPD-2047 land-use plan on DDA's GIS
in forceDDA's interactive map of the MPD-2047 land use, planning zones, roads, lal dora and transit lines - the layers our Delhi sheet is drawn from.
Master Plan for Delhi 2047 - DDA page
referenceDDA's page for MPD-2047: the gazette in English and Hindi, the publication, FAQs and short explainers on TOD, land pooling, Narela and redevelopment.
Master Plan for Delhi 2021 (incorporating modifications up to 31 Aug 2022)
replaced by MPD-2047 (20 Aug 2026)The statutory master plan for all of Delhi. It sets land-use zones, FAR, mixed-use streets and development norms.
Note: Kept for reference and for approvals granted under it. DDA marks this compilation as a reference copy only; the gazette notifications prevail.
MPD-2021 page (gazette, special area plan, TOD, handbooks)
replaced by MPD-2047DDA's page with the gazette notice, modifications and related documents.
Draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041
superseded draft - never notifiedThe proposed next plan for Delhi. It focuses on transit-oriented growth, green and water networks, and land pooling.
Note: Published for objections in June 2021 and approved by DDA, but never notified. MPD-2047 was notified in its place on 20 Aug 2026.
Building rules in Delhi
What decides how much you may build, how far back from the road and how high: the rules of Delhi and of Delhi itself, on top of the national codes below.
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Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi 2016 - compendium with amendments to 12 Feb 2020
The common building bye-laws used by DDA, MCD and NDMC. They cover setbacks, heights, basements, parking and approval procedures.
Note: This compendium runs to February 2020 and predates MPD-2047. The bye-laws still govern building; check DDA's building bye-laws page for amendments and MPD-2047 for the development controls that now apply.
DDA Building Bye-Laws page
DDA's index of UBBL 2016 and its later amendments.
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy and regulations
Allows higher FAR and mixed use for larger redevelopment sites within about 500 m of metro corridors. Heritage and low-density zones are excluded.
Note: MPD-2047 carries its own TOD provisions; DDA's "MPD 2047 TOD Explained" note on the MPD-2047 page summarises them.
Handbook on Development Controls for Residential Development
A plain-language summary of what can be built on residential plots and group-housing sites in Delhi.
Note: Written for MPD-2021. Check it against MPD-2047's development controls before relying on it.
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Delhi Fire Service - fire safety clearance
Under Delhi's fire law, taller and specified buildings need a fire NOC.
Real Estate Regulatory Authority, Delhi
Registration and complaints for real-estate projects in Delhi.
Open the official sourcerera.delhi.gov.inThe official site did not answer when checked
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.
Questions about the Delhi master plan
Which master plan applies in Delhi now?
The Master Plan for Delhi 2047. The Union government notified it in the Gazette of India on 20 August 2026, and it took effect on publication, in place of MPD-2021.
What happened to the Delhi Master Plan 2041?
The MPD-2041 draft was published for objections in 2021 but never notified. DDA reworked it into MPD-2047, which is the plan that was notified. The 2041 draft map is kept on our portal only to compare.
How do I find the land use of my plot under MPD-2047?
Open the Delhi plan on our map and search for your locality: the colour under the pin is its MPD-2047 land use. DDA's own GIS map and the printed Land Use Plan for Delhi 2047 are the authoritative copies.
Where do I get my building plan sanctioned in Delhi?
In most areas, from MCD through its online building permit system. NDMC areas and DDA-developed areas have their own sanctioning offices.
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.