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Delhi — Architect's Working References

City-specific regulatory references for architects practising in Delhi. Each topic page distils the working numbers, authority quirks, and on-site enforcement gates that shape design decisions.

Governing framework: Master Plan for Delhi 2021 (MPD 2021) + Unified Building Bye-laws 2016

Authority: Delhi Development Authority (with MCD for plan sanction)

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Setbacks

Building Setbacks in Delhi

Front, side, and rear setback rules — the no-build margins between a building and its plot boundaries. The single most common cause of plan-sanction rejection in Indian residential approvals.

Open reference FAR / FSI

FAR / FSI in Delhi

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) / Floor Space Index (FSI) — the maximum buildable floor area as a multiple of plot area. Sets the upper limit on building bulk; the lever every architect optimises.

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