Govt amends rules to allow redevelopment of buildings in funnel zone around Mumbai airport

The funnel zone is the airspace around the airport’s runways and approach paths. It is designated to ensure flight safety around airports during takeoff and landing.

While making the announcement in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Shinde said, “If the site cannot be used due to height restrictions, then the Transferable Development Right (TDR) of that area will be made available to the owner.” He further said this will make the redevelopment of old buildings in the affected areas of the restricted Brihanmumbai area affordable.

Shinde said in order to facilitate the redevelopment of old buildings in the airport funnel zone with height restrictions in the Greater Mumbai area, approval has been given to make a separate provision in the Greater Mumbai Development Control and Promotion Rules-2034.

The Deputy Chief Minister said it has been decided to make available to the owner the TDR of the basic carpet area or the area occupied by the official building, whichever is higher, if such area cannot be used on the site due to height restrictions.

“It has also been decided to charge a concessional rate for the surcharge to be paid for the deficiency in open space and for not including stairs, lifts, etc. in the carpet area index. Accordingly, a notice of amendment is being issued under Section 37 (1A) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966,” he said.

Several local residents associations and residents have been demanding a solution to the issue for several years.