TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Ar. Sanan Verma

CONTENT

 HEIRARCHY AS PER URDPFI GUIDELINES

 SCOPE AND TYPES OF PLANS
 INTER RELATION BETWEEN VARIOUS PLANS
 TYPES OF PLANS:
 MASTER PLAN
 PERSPECTIVE PLAN
 REGIONAL PLAN
 ZONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
 LOCAL AREA PLANS
 ANNUAL PLAN
 PROJECT RESEARCH PLAN
 LEVEL OF DETAIL OF VARIOUS USES IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLANS
 HIERARCHY AS PER URDPFI GUIDELINES

 There are number of plans available to direct the development in an urban or rural areas. The levels
at which they operate is different & similarly the nature and details provided in each type is
different.
SCOPE AND TYPES OF PLANS MASTER
PLAN

 The need and roles for the specific plan ZONAL

category, namely, PLAN
 Master plan,
SUB-
 Perspective Plan, ZONAL
 Regional Plan, PLAN
 Development Plan,
LOCAL
 Local Area Plan, AREA
 Special Purpose Plan PLAN
 Annual Plan,
SECTOR
PLAN
thereby resolving gaps in the planning system
is detailed in the following section.
NEIGHBORHOOD
PLAN
INTER‐RELATIONSHIP AMONG VARIOUS PLANS:
MASTER PLAN : A coordinated act of planning proposals, for the physical development
of a city, via the purposeful transformation of its socio-economic, natural and built environment,
taking into consideration the existing requirements and the future needs , with population as the
basic parameter.

Contents of the master plan Main functions of the plan :

 extent of planning area  to develop the town or city as a
combined unit and maintain a balance
 immediate surrounding area and its
b/w the spatial allocations for the
effects distribution of facilities
 broad delineation of the land use  formulation of policies for the
 major circulation pattern of the city development of the town/city, aiming
 major work centers at the decentralization of city centre
 presenting broad circulation links, for
 delineation of high and low population
inter-city & intra-city traffic and a
density zones
multi modal mass transport system
 zone and sub zone divisions  Preservation of the natural features
 development codes and norms of the city
 allocation o land for various use zones  division of the city in sub-divisions or

 policies and proposals for development zones.

MASTER PLAN
OF DELHI
PERSPECTIVE PLAN: . Perspective plan defines the vision and focuses on the
spatio‐economic development policies, strategies and programs towards the intended
development of the State.

 Developing a vision for region is essential for policy framework. The vision stipulates direction
of growth and identification of resource potential and innovations to be adopted for the thrust
areas of development. It integrates broad level plan with the regional or development plan. A
realistic vision helps policy formulation and preparation of Perspective plan.

Contents of the master plan Main functions of the plan :

 extent of planning area  to provide an overall framework for
 State Urbanisation Policy and State preparation of detailed plans.
Land Utilisation Policy. The scope of this  Therefore it serves as a guide for urban
plan covers the social, economic, local authorities and regional
environmental and spatial development development authorities in preparation of
goals, policies the regional and development plans.
 priorities relating to the activities that
have spatial and financial implications.
REGIONAL PLAN: For planned and sustainable development of the human
settlements, the regional planning approach needs to be promoted.

Administrative Regions, which can be District Regions or

Metropolitan Regions as per the recommendations of the
PLANNING REGIONS

73rd & 74th Constitutional Amendment Act

Investment Regions, which can be new investment

manufacturing zones, industrial and freight corridors, special
investment regions etc. They could be identified under National
Acts/ policies

Special regions, which are sensitive in terms of

environment/ socio economic or political aspects.
REGIONAL PLAN:

Contents of the Regional Plan Main functions of the plan :

 Regional plan is to be a  Regional plan focuses on balanced
comprehensive plan at an development and plan for hierarchy of
appropriate scale settlements, both urban and rural (in terms
(district/interdistrict, investment of its geographical area coverage),
region or special area) for the hierarchy of connectivity network, road, rail,
integration of urban nodes with the sea and airports and intermodal transport
semi‐urban and rural areas. hubs, focuses on land utilisation, resource
 The plan is based on understanding mobilisation, environmental protection and
of the characteristics of the region disaster risk management.
such as flow of people, goods,
knowledge and money.
REGIONAL PLAN
OF DELHI NCR:
ZONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS :

 The master plan divides the city into sub-divisions or zones

Criteria’s followed are :
• physical & historical growth • circulation pattern ( railways , major arteries etc. )
• character of land • municipal boundaries , election & census wards
• intensity of land – use

Contents of a zonal plan Functions of a zonal plan

 land use plan confirming to the master  A zonal development plan details out and
plan elaborates the policies of the master plan
 location and extent of land uses  Acts as a link between the master plan and
 more detailed circulation pattern the layout plans
 special objectives of the zone if any  Contains a land-use plan for the development
of the zone and show the approximate
 allocation of use zones into further use locations and extents of land-uses proposed
premises in the zone
 The schemes and layout plans indicating use
premises should confirm to the master plan
ZONAL DEVELOPMENT
PLANS OF DWARKA
IN DELHI:
LOCAL AREA PLAN:

 A local area plan (lap) sets out a strategy for the proper planning and sustainable
development of a specific area within a local authority and for a timescale as specified by
the authority.
Contents of a local area plan
 Land use zoning & density
 Public open space
 Private open space
 Car parking
 Provision of infrastructure
 Conservation of built heritage
 Conservation of natural environment
 Provision of traveller accommodation
 Community facilities
 Design & development standards.
LOCAL AREA PLAN:

Functions of a local area plan

 a local area plans gives plot level detail
 it is also used to check if the master plan is confirming with land.
 A sector plan consists of a group of neighborhoods where it is possible to provide higher order
facilities for larger population
 Contents of a sector plan
 it is a detailed site plan with broad identification of residential clusters
 Allocation of commercial areas and other facilities based on access requirement
 Formation of a boundary depending on circulation pattern and administrative setup
 Social and physical infrastructure to be allocated based on development control norms laid
down in master plan
 Traffic links to be identified between arterials and collector roads
 Functions of a sector plan
 Each sector plan has to identify the various neighborhoods with population ranging from 3500-
15000
 It is the lowest level plan for the implementation of the various levels of planning proposals
extensively detailed out
SPECIAL PURPOSE PLAN:

 Special Purpose Plan can be prepared for specific development sectors depending on its
economic and environmental importance. Depending on the urgency of the need and
priority of the sector requiring special treatment and covering special aerial extent, Special
Purpose Plans for specific subjects can be prepared. However, these plans are to be within
the framework of the Regional Plan, Development Plan or Local Area Plan in the jurisdiction
of the local authority.
 These plans may also emerge to serve the purpose of urban planning needs under
different Central and State Government grants, funding schemesiii (see endnote) /
programmes with an aim to:
• Encourage reforms and fast track planned development of cities, peri‐urban areas,
out‐growths, urban corridors, and others,
• Scale‐up delivery of civic amenities and provision of utilities with emphasis on universal
access to the urban poor,
• Special focus on urban renewal programme,
• Supplement to budget documents on ULBs,
• Sustainability, Environmental and heritage protection,
• Theme based development such as tourism, IT etc.
ANNUAL PLAN:

 An Annual Plan would contain the details of the new and ongoing projects that the local
authority intends to implement during each financial year for necessary financial resource
mobilisation and monitoring its performance.
 The annual plan is to be prepared by the local authority in each financial year to identify
the new projects, which the authority will undertake for implementation during the year,
taking into account the physical and fiscal performance of the preceding year, the
priorities, the policies and proposals contained in the approved Regional Plan,
Development Plan or Local Area Plan.
 The annual plan is intended to provide the resource requirement during the year and
sources of funds including those mobilised by the local authority, grants, aids and
project/scheme funds by the State and Central Governments.
 It is thus an important document for the resource mobilisation as on the basis of this, the
plan funds are to be allocated by the funding body. This plan, therefore, serves as an
important link with the budgetary process. Annual plans also provide a mechanism to
monitor progress of development plan and various projects.
LEVEL OF DETAIL OF VARIOUS USES IN DIFFERENT
TYPES OF PLANS: