BIAAPA Masterplan 2021: North Bengaluru Airport Area Zone Check

BIAAPA-2021

Masterplan
BIAAPA Masterplan 2021: North Bengaluru Airport Area Zone Check map

Overview

The BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 governs land use across 228 villages surrounding Kempegowda International Airport, administered by the Bengaluru International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA) under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. The plan divides its local planning area into residential, commercial, industrial, public utility, and green zones, each with specific FAR limits, setback requirements, and permitted uses. Checking a plot's classification under the BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 before purchase is the first and most consequential step any buyer in this region must take.

CLU and the agricultural land trap that catches buyers across Devanahalli and Doddaballapur

Most land within BIAAPA's jurisdiction starts as agricultural. That classification does not change because a developer has cut a parcel into plots and advertised it as BIAAPA approved. If the BIAAPA Master Plan 2021 shows a survey number within a residential zone, the owner still needs a formal Change of Land Use (CLU) order from BIAAPA under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961, before any construction can legally proceed.

Note: a 2017–18 delimitation moved roughly 257 villages of Doddaballapur taluk into the separate Doddaballapura Planning Authority (dbpurapa.in); verify which authority governs your specific parcel before relying on BIAAPA data alone.

Overview

Application

What Happens

Land ownership proof, road details, affidavits submitted

Responsible Party

Buyer / Developer

Public notice

What Happens

Newspaper notification open for objections, minimum 15 days

Responsible Party

BIAAPA

State referral

What Happens

BIAAPA sends recommendations to the state government via BMRDA

Responsible Party

BIAAPA

Decision

What Happens

The state government approves or rejects; both parties must comply

Responsible Party

State Government

Timeline

What Happens

Up to 60 days from complete submission

Responsible Party

-

Beyond CLU, the BIAAPA zone map also governs airport height restrictions. Color-coded zones around the runway impose strict building height limits; parcels farther from the airport have more relaxed norms. Neither fact appears on any broker brochure. A layout being BIAAPA approved and a developer holding the release order to sell individual plots are two separate clearances: always ask for the release order specifically.

Devanahalli, Yelahanka, and the Doddaballapur Road corridor: how the BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 shapes investment risk

Devanahalli (NH-44 belt, Gokare)

Dominant Zone Type

Residential / Commercial

Infrastructure Drivers

KIADB Aerospace Park (Bagalur), BIAL expansion, Metro Phase 2B

Primary Risk

Airport NOC required for height; release order is often missing

Doddaballapur Road (Rajanakunte, Bagalur)

Dominant Zone Type

Residential / Industrial Mix

Infrastructure Drivers

STRR interchange, KIADB industrial allotments

Primary Risk

Agricultural land misrepresented as residential zone; many parcels along this corridor now fall under the Doddaballapura Planning Authority (dbpurapa.in), not BIAAPA — verify authority before relying on this map

Yelahanka-Chikkajala belt

Dominant Zone Type

Residential / Green (mixed)

Infrastructure Drivers

KHB 43-acre township (cabinet-approved, pre-construction), Yelahanka flyover

Primary Risk

Green-zoned parcels ineligible for CLU; sold freely by brokers

The Yelahanka–Chikkajala belt is where the most misrepresentation occurs. BIAAPA's strict zoning regulations intentionally limit high-density development in specific green zones here; the master plan shows many parcels in public utility or green use, not residential. No CLU application on a green-zoned parcel will succeed. Check the zone on the BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 map before any other step in your diligence.

Planning-status note (April 2026): the Namma Metro Phase 2B airport line is now expected around 2027; the Aerocity Phase II extension was cancelled by the Karnataka cabinet in July 2025 after farmer protests, though the existing KIADB Aerospace Park at Bagalur remains operational; and the KHB 43-acre Yelahanka township is cabinet-approved but pre-construction as of September 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 still valid, or has it been replaced?

The BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 is the current operative land-use plan for BIAAPA's jurisdiction as of April 2026, prepared under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. No successor masterplan has been publicly notified. Buyers should verify current plan status directly with BIAAPA at biaapa.tpa.gov.in before any transaction.

My plot is on Doddaballapur Road — is it under BIAAPA or a different authority?

Not all land along the Doddaballapur Road corridor is under BIAAPA. In 2017–18, the Karnataka government transferred 257 villages from BIAAPA's jurisdiction to the newly formed Doddaballapura Planning Authority. If your survey number falls in Doddaballapur Taluk, your authority is the Doddaballapura Planning Authority (dbpurapa.in) — not BIAAPA. Always confirm which body governs your specific survey number before applying for any approval.

How do I find the BIAAPA zone for a specific survey number (sy. no.)?

Use the 1acre BIAAPA Masterplan layer to look up any survey number and see its zone classification, height restriction status, and surrounding land use instantly. Check 1acre Premium. For official confirmation, cross-reference with BIAAPA's published zone maps at biaapa.tpa.gov.in.

Zone classification determines whether CLU is possible, what can be built, and whether an airport NOC is required.

What is the BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 and which areas does it cover?

The BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 is the operative land-use plan for 228 villages around Kempegowda International Airport, covering Devanahalli, Yelahanka, Chikkajala, and the Nandi Hills region, prepared under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961. Note: land in Doddaballapur Taluk was transferred from BIAAPA's jurisdiction to the Doddaballapura Planning Authority in 2017–18 — if your plot is in that taluk, a different authority governs it.

What are BIAAPA zones and how do they affect construction?

BIAAPA divides land into residential, commercial, industrial, green, and public utility zones. Each zone has specific FAR limits, setback rules, and permitted uses. Green-zone parcels cannot be converted for residential construction regardless of infrastructure proximity or developer claims.

What is Change of Land Use (CLU) and do I need it for a BIAAPA plot?

CLU is a formal order from BIAAPA under the Karnataka Town and Country Planning Act, 1961 that converts agricultural land to a permitted non-agricultural use such as residential or commercial. Without a valid CLU order, no BIAAPA building plan sanction will be issued and any construction is liable for demolition. CLU cannot be obtained for green-zoned or public utility-zoned parcels — no CLU application on such land will succeed regardless of developer claims or proximity to infrastructure.

Are there height restrictions in BIAAPA zones near the airport?

Yes. Color-coded height restriction zones around the runway impose strict building height limits. An airport authority NOC is mandatory before BIAAPA sanctions any building plan within restricted zones. Plots farther from the runway face more relaxed norms.

What does BIAAPA approved mean, and is it enough to buy a plot?

BIAAPA approved confirms the layout plan conforms to zoning and infrastructure norms. It does not mean the developer holds the release order for selling individual plots. Demand the release order separately before signing any sale agreement.

What documents must I verify before buying a BIAAPA approved plot?

In order of importance: the land conversion or CLU order (confirming non-agricultural use), the BIAAPA layout approval number, the BIAAPA site release order (confirming the developer is authorised to sell individual plots), A-Khata certificate, Encumbrance Certificate (EC) for the past 15 years, registered sale deed, and latest property tax receipt. Do not proceed to registration if the release order has not been issued — the BIAAPA layout approval and the release order are two separate documents.

How long does BIAAPA building plan approval take?

Standard approval takes 25 to 30 working days from complete document submission. The timeline extends if an airport NOC is required or if the underlying land CLU is not yet granted, which itself takes up to 60 days.

Is it safe to invest in land within the BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 area?

It is safe if the plot is in a residential zone with a valid CLU order, clean A-Khata, and a clear Encumbrance Certificate — confirm the zone first using the 1acre BIAAPA Masterplan layer. If your plot is along the Doddaballapur Road corridor, first verify whether it falls under BIAAPA or the Doddaballapura Planning Authority, as different approval processes apply. Most banks require BIAAPA approval before financing plots in this region; confirm loan eligibility directly with your lender.

Can I see the BIAAPA Masterplan along with all the survey numbers?

Yes. On the 1acre map, you can load the BIAAPA Masterplan layer and the Survey Number layer together. This lets you see, at any location, both the masterplan zone and the individual survey numbers overlaid on satellite imagery — so you know exactly which zone your survey number falls in before committing. Both layers are available with a Premium subscription. Subscribe to 1acre Premium.

Disclaimer

Zoning and boundary information shown here is indicative. Users should verify details with the Bengaluru International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA) at biaapa.tpa.gov.in, or with the Doddaballapura Planning Authority (dbpurapa.in) for parcels in Doddaballapur taluk, before any transaction or development decision. BDA has no jurisdiction in this region.

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Data Source & Verification

Source

Official Bengaluru International Airport Area Planning Authority (BIAAPA) documents

Official Website

biaapa.tpa.gov.in

Coordinate Reference System

EPSG:4326 (WGS 84)

Geometry Type

Polygon / MultiPolygon

Data Format

Raster Tiles (from GeoTIFF)

Last Verified

April 2026

Status

Active

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