Master plan · Jammu & Kashmir
Master Plan of Srinagar
See Srinagar'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 Srinagar.
See the mapped master plan
The Srinagar 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 Srinagar today
Srinagar is governed by the Master Plan 2035 for the Srinagar Metropolitan Region, approved by the State Administrative Council in February 2019 and notified in March 2019. The plan enlarged the planning area to about 766 sq km. Buildings must follow the J&K Unified Building Bye-Laws 2021, which were substantially amended in December 2025, and further amendments were proposed in September 2026. Depending on location, building permission comes from Srinagar Municipal Corporation, the Srinagar Development Authority or the Lakes Conservation & Management Authority, through the J&K online building permission system.
The plan on our map
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Srinagar Master Plan 2035
Master plan documents
The plans in force, the drafts and the maps, at the authority that publishes them.
Master Plan 2035 - Srinagar Metropolitan Region
in forceThe statutory plan for Srinagar and its surroundings. It sets land-use zones and growth areas, and restricts building around lakes and wetlands.
Srinagar Development Authority - Master Plan page
in forceSDA's page for the master plan.
Note: The site blocked automated access on both attempts (a 403 error, then a certificate error).
Open the official sourcesdasrinagar.jk.gov.inThe official site did not answer when checked
Building rules in Srinagar
What decides how much you may build, how far back from the road and how high: the rules of Jammu & Kashmir, on top of the national codes below.
Jammu & Kashmir
J&K Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2021
The common building bye-laws for all urban areas of J&K. They cover setbacks, FAR, heights, parking and the approval procedure.
Note: This copy is the 2021 gazette text. Amendments were notified by S.O. 304 of 1 Dec 2025, and more were proposed in Sept 2026.
UBBL 2021 amendments, S.O. 304 of 1 Dec 2025 (news)
Changes that make building permission fully online and time-bound. Revenue, fire and town-planning NOCs are now routed through the portal.
Note: Secondary news source; we could not find the official gazette copy online.
Read the news reportgoldenyug.comNews report — no official copy was online
Proposed UBBL amendments, Sept 2026 (news)
Draft changes to the bye-laws, published for public objections within 15 days.
Note: Draft proposals only; secondary news source.
Read the news reportdailyexcelsior.comNews report — no official copy was online
J&K Control of Building Operations Act, 1988
Requires prior permission for building work in notified areas and gives authorities powers to act against illegal construction.
Open the official sourceindiacode.nic.inThe official site did not answer when checked
J&K Real Estate Regulatory Authority
Registration and complaints for real-estate projects in J&K.
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 | 1.0 | 40% | 10m |
| Commercial | 2.0 | 55% | 14m |
Indicative norms read off the published plan for Srinagar. Check the sanctioned document and the building rules above with SDA before relying on them.
Questions about the Srinagar master plan
Which master plan applies in Srinagar?
The Master Plan 2035 for the Srinagar Metropolitan Region, notified in March 2019. It covers about 766 sq km, including areas beyond the municipal limits.
Which building rules apply in Srinagar?
The J&K Unified Building Bye-Laws 2021, as amended in December 2025. Further amendments were proposed in September 2026, so check for the latest version before designing.
Can I build near Dal Lake?
Construction around Dal Lake and other water bodies is strictly controlled by the master plan and the Lakes Conservation & Management Authority. In many areas only repairs or limited construction are allowed.
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.