Noida approves higher FAR,stilt parking

In a much-needed relief to the construction industry as well as Noida residents,the Noida authority has decided to increase the Floor Area Ratio from 150 per cent to 175 per cent.

In a much-needed relief to the construction industry as well as Noida residents,the Noida authority has decided to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 150 per cent to 175 per cent. The authority has also approved stilt parking in residential areas.

We have allowed stilt parking on the ground floor; it should be more than seven feet in height, said Noida Authority Town Planner Rajpal Kaushik.

The total height of the building cannot go beyond 15 metres. You can build three floors now. Earlier,residents were allowed to build only two-and-a-half storeys, he added.

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In addition,green buildings will get an additional one per cent of the FAR free.

In addition,the authority has earmarked standalone spots for development of parking lots in commercial and residential areas.

In another important decision,the authority has decided to allow nursing homes in residential areas. Only clinics located on 250-sq metre plots and have a 24-m wide road in front will be legalised., an official added.

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