It’s GMADA’s officially approved land-use planning document, prepared with Jurong Consultants under the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act, 1995, showing designated land use across Local Planning Areas through the 2031 horizon.

No — GMADA publishes separate approved master plans per Local Planning Area (Banur, Kharar, S.A.S Nagar, New Chandigarh), operating under one broader regional planning framework.

Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based urban planning firm, prepared the plan for GMADA.

On GMADA’s own Master Plans page (gmada.gov.in/en/information/master-plans) and PUDA’s Approved Master Plans page.

Yes — it’s the legal basis GMADA and the Housing & Urban Development Department use to approve or reject building plans, colony licences, and land-use change applications.

They represent graded residential density zones — generally R1 as lower density through R6 as higher density — with exact permitted density set in each LPA’s detailed regulations.

Land combining residential, commercial and retail use, typically concentrated along major arterial roads and rivers per GMADA’s planning principle.

No, not without a formal Change of Land Use (CLU) approval converting it to residential or the relevant permitted category first.

It denotes existing village settlement land, which carries its own distinct legal treatment separate from surrounding agricultural land — verify specifics with a local revenue expert.

Protected open/recreational land that cannot be built on, though adjacent residential plots often command a price premium for the view and access.

An area with development restrictions (typically height limits) due to proximity to airport operations, applied regardless of the underlying residential/commercial zoning.

Manufacturing, logistics and warehousing use — not residential construction without a separate CLU.

Land earmarked for future urban expansion beyond current development, released for development in phases at GMADA’s discretion — not a guaranteed near-term timeline.

Zirakpur falls within GMADA’s broader constituted jurisdiction; confirm the current Local Planning Area-specific plan status for Zirakpur directly with GMADA, since this guide could not independently confirm a dedicated Zirakpur LPA drawing distinct from the regional plan.

Yes — Kharar has its own approved Local Planning Area master plan classifying zones R1 through R6, mixed use, institutional and agricultural categories.

Yes, New Chandigarh has its own development plan with specific road-width and mixed-use planning principles emphasized along its major arterial corridor.

Kurali was historically covered only under the broader regional umbrella; GMADA has reported preparing a dedicated Kurali Local Planning Area plan as of 2026 — confirm its current approval status before relying on it.

An industrial and commercial zoning amendment for Gharuan and roughly 16 surrounding villages was reported under consideration as of 2026 — this is a proposed amendment, not yet a finalised master plan.

60 metres, per the road hierarchy defined in GMADA’s Local Planning Area drawings.

48 metres.

Typically 39 metres in the Kharar/Banur plans, and 45 metres in New Chandigarh’s plan.

PR7 is one of GMADA’s own regionally designated roads (the “PR” prefix denotes GMADA’s road numbering, distinct from National/State Highway numbering), running through the Aerocity/Aerotropolis corridor.

No — some are existing, others remain proposed. Always confirm a specific stretch’s construction status separately from its planned status.

Check the village or sector name against GMADA’s published Local Planning Area boundaries — Banur, Kharar, S.A.S Nagar, and New Chandigarh each have distinct coverage.

It identifies the specific revision of that plan sheet — since master plans get amended, always confirm you’re viewing the current approved revision.

Buffer/restricted zones are marked separately from base residential or commercial colours and typically apply near sensitive infrastructure like airports or utility corridors.

Yes — copies are available at GMADA’s headquarters, district town planner offices, relevant municipal offices, and on the PUDA/GMADA websites.

Mixed Use zones along major arterial roads and areas near confirmed infrastructure (like the Aerocity/Aerotropolis/PR7 corridor) have historically shown the strongest appreciation once infrastructure moves from planned to under-construction.

It’s the cheapest entry point but carries the highest legal risk, since its value depends on a future CLU that may take years or may never be granted for your specific parcel.

Confirmed infrastructure announcements in the Aerotropolis corridor have historically driven appreciation in adjacent zones — see our dedicated Aerotropolis expansion map guide for specifics.

These can offer strong returns for logistics-focused investors given e-commerce-driven warehousing demand, but are not usable for residential purposes without a separate CLU.

Height and use restrictions apply regardless of the base zoning colour, which can limit high-rise or certain hospitality developments — verify separately from general residential/commercial zoning.

Change of Land Use — the formal government permission required to legally convert land (typically agricultural) to residential, commercial, or industrial use.

The Department of Housing & Urban Development is designated as the single competent authority for CLU grant, to keep rates and approvals uniform across urban development authorities.

A location map, Shajra Plan signed by the Patwari, proof of ownership (Fard Jamabandi not older than two months), sale deed copies, owner consent where applicable, and a non-encumbrance certificate.

Typically a few weeks to a few months, depending on documentation completeness and site inspection — complex cases can take longer.

Only through a formal zoning amendment or CLU process approved by the competent authority — it does not happen automatically or informally.

Unauthorized construction on land without the correct land-use approval can face fines, litigation, and potential demolition.

Check for a valid GMADA colony licence number and registered layout plan — GMADA maintains and publishes lists of unauthorized colonies for exactly this verification purpose.

Banks typically verify that a plot sits in an approved, correctly zoned, licensed layout before sanctioning a loan against it.

Yes, master plans are amended periodically by official notification — this is exactly why ongoing verification (not just at purchase time) matters for long-term holdings.

A revenue department site plan showing a parcel’s boundaries, used as part of ownership/location verification, including in the CLU process.

GMADA is the specific development authority for the Greater Mohali region; PUDA (Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority) operates at the broader state level and hosts shared resources like the approved master plans directory.

No — the master plan sets broad land-use zoning across a whole planning area; a sector layout plan is the detailed, plot-level subdivision within an already-zoned and licensed area.

Yes — GMADA’s process includes a hearing of objections stage (for example, on land acquisition notices) where affected landowners can formally raise objections before final approval.

GMADA publishes land acquisition and hearing-of-objections notices on its official website — check these regularly if you own land in an active growth corridor.

Yes — we cross-check GMADA’s published plans and current notices against a specific plot before you commit; reach out via WhatsApp with the sector/village details.