Telangana Government Plans Mandatory Permission for Farmhouse Construction
The Revanth Reddy government is preparing a new farmhouse policy to regulate construction around Hyderabad, curb illegal layouts and boost planned development while ensuring safety standards and additional state revenue.
- Telangana farmhouse policy to regulate construction.
- Farmhouse permissions to become mandatory soon.
- New rules aim to curb illegal farmhouses.
The Telangana government is moving towards a major policy shift by making permissions mandatory for farmhouse construction. With unregulated growth spreading rapidly around Hyderabad, the state is drafting a comprehensive framework to bring clarity and control to farmhouse development.
Weekend getaways have become a growing trend as city residents look to escape traffic congestion and pollution. This demand has led to a surge in farmhouses across the outskirts of Hyderabad, many of them built without clear rules. Officials say the absence of defined regulations has allowed unchecked and sometimes illegal constructions.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, the Telangana Government has decided to introduce a dedicated farmhouse policy. Authorities are studying similar models followed in Punjab Haryana and Maharashtra before finalising the guidelines.
As per the proposed norms, a minimum land area of 1200 square yards will be required to build a farmhouse, along with access to a road at least 30 feet wide. Only twenty percent of the total plot can be used for construction, while the remaining land must be preserved for greenery farming or horticulture. Building height will also be restricted to maintain low density development.
Officials noted that many current farmhouses are coming up on small plots of 100 or 200 yards, often registered in fractions of agricultural land, leading to legal complications. The new policy aims to stop such practices, ensure planned growth and generate revenue through development and construction fees.
Large farmhouse layouts have already emerged in areas like Moinabad, Chevella, Shamshabad, Shankarpally, Kandukur, Ghatkesar and Medchal. With clear rules in place, the government expects better enforcement, reduced illegal activity and more sustainable development around the city.
