Question 1

What is the Pune Municipal Corporation Masterplan 2027 and which area does it cover?

Accepted Answer

The PMC Development Plan 2007-2027 is the operative land-use document for PMC's old city limits of 147.85 sq km, divided into six sectors, prepared under the MRTP Act, 1966. A separate DP process covers the 9 merged villages added to PMC limits from 1997 onwards.

Question 2

What is a DP reservation and how does it affect my plot in PMC limits?

Accepted Answer

A DP reservation means the land is earmarked for a public purpose under the MRTP Act, 1966. No private construction is permitted on a reserved plot until PMC acquires it or the owner secures an accommodation reservation, which involves surrendering part of the land to PMC in exchange for FSI compensation.

Question 3

What is the BDP No Development Zone and can I build on such a plot in Pune?

Accepted Answer

No, a BDP No Development Zone classification under the PMC DP prohibits private construction. Buyers should demand the exact zone code for their survey number before signing any agreement; brokers frequently describe BDP-zone land as residential without disclosing the sub-classification.

Question 4

What is the basic FSI for a residential plot in PMC limits?

Accepted Answer

The basic FSI for a residential plot under UDCPR in PMC limits is 1.10 on the net plot area. Total potential rises with road width: plots on roads of 9 meters or more can access premium FSI and TDR loading, reaching a maximum building potential of up to 3.00 FSI on roads of 30 metres or more (2.50 on 18–24m roads, 2.75 on 24–30m roads, per UDCPR non-congested area table).

Question 5

What is TDR and how does it affect the value of a Pune plot?

Accepted Answer

TDR (Transferable Development Rights) allows a buyer to load additional FSI onto a plot by purchasing rights from owners whose land was surrendered for DP roads or reservations. Under UDCPR, TDR loading in PMC area can add up to 1.4 FSI on the gross plot, significantly increasing total building potential and land value.

Question 6

What documents must I check before buying a plot in the PMC area?

Accepted Answer

Check the 7/12 extract, property card (City Survey), encumbrance certificate, PMC tax receipt, approved layout plan, and the DP zone and reservation status for the survey number. Since February 2026, a tentative layout approval from PMC is mandatory before any land measurement can proceed under Maharashtra law.

Question 7

How do I verify which zone my plot falls under in the PMC Development Plan 2027?

Accepted Answer

PMC publishes sector-wise DP maps on its official website (pmc.gov.in) under the Building Development section. For merged village areas, the operative DP may still be under preparation; confirm the current planning authority status with the PMC Town Planning Department before relying on any broker-supplied zone classification.   Use the 1acre Premium Pune City (PMC) Masterplan layer  to check your survey number's DP zone and reservation status before transacting.

Question 8

Is it safe to buy a plot in PMC limits given the ongoing DP revision?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the survey number shows a clean residential or commercial zone with no active DP reservation, a clear property card, and a valid NA (non-agricultural) status. Plots in the 9 merged villages where the DP was not published within the stipulated period carry additional uncertainty and require direct confirmation from the PMC Town Planning Department.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. On the 1acre map, you can load the PMC 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 .

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