Navigating Bangalore's building approvals doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here is the definitive guide to Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and BBMP bye-laws, floor area ratio (FAR), mandatory setbacks, fee structures, and turnkey sanction liaisoning.
With the enactment of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act and tightened vigilance by civic authorities, building a house without an approved sanction plan or deviating substantially from sanctioned setbacks carries severe risks, including heavy municipal fines, refusal of permanent BESCOM electricity and BWSSB Cauvery water connections, and future legal disputes.
At Urbanbuild Homes, our council-registered architects design every home strictly aligned with Master Plan zoning, maximizing your usable living square footage while ensuring 100% legal compliance and seamless occupancy certification.
Standard residential guidelines under the Revised Master Plan (RMP). Setbacks vary slightly based on abutting road width and overall building height.
| Plot Dimensions | Plot Area | Front Setback | Rear Setback | Side Setbacks | Max Ground Coverage | Base FAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30×40 Plot | 1,200 sq ft | 1.00 m (~3.3 ft) | 1.00 m (~3.3 ft) | 0.75 m to 1.0 m | 75% (~900 sq ft) | 1.75 |
| 30×50 Plot | 1,500 sq ft | 1.50 m (~5.0 ft) | 1.25 m (~4.1 ft) | 1.00 m (~3.3 ft) | 70% (~1,050 sq ft) | 1.75 – 2.00 |
| 40×60 Plot | 2,400 sq ft | 2.00 m (~6.6 ft) | 1.50 m (~5.0 ft) | 1.50 m (~5.0 ft) | 65% (~1,560 sq ft) | 2.00 – 2.25 |
| 50×80 Plot | 4,000 sq ft | 3.00 m (~9.8 ft) | 2.00 m (~6.6 ft) | 2.00 m (~6.6 ft) | 60% (~2,400 sq ft) | 2.25 |
*Note: Corner plots enjoy front setback concessions on secondary roads. Premium FAR may be purchased under government gazette notifications for roads 40 feet or wider.
From digital CAD drafting to physical site inspection coordination, our team manages every bureaucratic step so you never have to stand in municipal queues.
Our licensed architects translate your lifestyle brief into CAD floorplans, sections, elevations, and ensure 100% compliance with Auto-DCR municipal validation software.
We upload the digital drawing package, encumbrance certificates, and title documents to the Karnataka Online Building Plan Approval System (OBPAS).
A site engineer from the municipal zonal office visits your plot to verify boundaries, road width, overhead electrical lines, and adjacent plots.
Upon inspection clearance, BBMP generates an official demand note. Following direct payment, the approved blueprinted LP (License & Plan) is issued.
From BBMP/GBA plan approval to 3D architectural design and turnkey civil construction with daily live CCTV streaming, Urbanbuild Homes delivers your dream home on schedule.
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