Telangana New Building Bylaws Bring Stricter Rules for Builders and High Rise Projects

• Telangana new building bylaws tighten rules for builders
• Telangana high rise buildings redefined under new policy
• Telangana TDR rules made mandatory for construction approvals

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has introduced a new set of building bylaws, signaling a major shift in how construction projects will be approved and regulated across the state. The revised rules aim to bring greater transparency while tightening compliance requirements for builders and developers.

One of the key changes is the redefinition of high rise buildings. Structures exceeding 21 meters in height will now be officially classified as high rise, bringing them under stricter regulatory oversight. This move is expected to impact future urban development as cities continue to expand rapidly.

The government has also revised norms related to Transferable Development Rights. Builders constructing projects beyond ten floors will now be required to use TDR, making it a crucial component in large scale developments. For buildings exceeding twenty floors, an additional five percent TDR loading has been introduced.

In a move to encourage planned growth, the government has allowed additional floors on larger plots. Projects built on land exceeding 2000 square meters can now add extra floors depending on road width. Developments along 40 feet roads can have three additional floors, while those on 60 feet and 80 feet roads can go up by four and five floors respectively.

For mid sized plots ranging between 750 and 2000 square meters, TDR usage has been made mandatory for buildings with heights between 18 and 21 meters. At the same time, certain relaxations have been provided. Non high rise structures can benefit from setback flexibility through TDR, while high rise buildings are allowed up to ten percent relaxation in setback norms.

The approval process has also been tightened. Builders must submit fifty percent of the required TDR at the time of applying for construction permission. The remaining fifty percent must be cleared before obtaining the occupancy certificate, ensuring stricter compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Officials believe these reforms will help streamline the construction sector, reduce irregularities, and support sustainable urban planning. While developers gain some flexibility in terms of additional floors, the overall framework clearly signals a more disciplined and accountable approach to construction in Telangana.