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    BIAAPA Masterplan 2021: North Bengaluru Airport Area Zone Check

    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.

    CLU Process and Airport-Zone Restrictions Under BIAAPA

    The CLU process is where buyers in the airport zone most commonly get hurt. The table below shows exactly what it involves:

    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

    -

    Step

    What Happens

    Responsible Party

    Application

    Land ownership proof, road details, affidavits submitted

    Buyer / Developer

    Public notice

    Newspaper notification open for objections, minimum 15 days

    BIAAPA

    State referral

    BIAAPA sends recommendations to the state government via BMRDA

    BIAAPA

    Decision

    The state government approves or rejects; both parties must comply

    State Government

    Timeline

    Up to 60 days from complete submission

    -

    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

    Not every parcel within BIAAPA's 228-village jurisdiction carries the same development potential. Plots zoned green or public utility under the BIAAPA Masterplan 2021 cannot be converted to residential use, regardless of their proximity to the Aerospace SEZ, STRR junctions, or Metro Phase 2B stations. The zone classification in the master plan is the single variable that separates a bankable asset from agricultural land that will remain agricultural.

    The table below maps the key micro-markets within BIAAPA jurisdiction and what each zone classification means for construction rights and 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

    Corridor

    Dominant Zone Type

    Infrastructure Drivers

    Primary Risk

    Devanahalli (NH-44 belt, Gokare)

    Residential / Commercial

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

    Airport NOC required for height; release order is often missing

    Doddaballapur Road (Rajanakunte, Bagalur)

    Residential / Industrial Mix

    STRR interchange, KIADB industrial allotments

    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

    Residential / Green (mixed)

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

    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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