Quick answer
For plots in the PMRDA region outside PMC and PCMC limits, building permission is granted by PMRDA under UDCPR. You need a clear title, NA/zone conformity, road access and architect drawings.
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Key takeaways
- Covers villages around Pune
- UDCPR rules apply
- Zone and road width matter
- Gram panchayat NOC may be needed
01Which areas fall under PMRDA
Plots in villages and growth areas around Pune that fall outside both PMC's and PCMC's municipal limits — parts of Haveli, Mulshi, Khed, and other talukas in the metropolitan region — come under the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) for building permission, and since 2020 these approvals are granted under the state-wide UDCPR rather than a separate local DCR, which at least standardised the rules across what used to be a patchwork of different norms village to village.
02Settling land status and zone before applying
Before applying, the land's status needs to be settled on two fronts: if it was originally agricultural, an NA (non-agricultural) conversion order is required, and separately the plot's zone under PMRDA's development plan — residential, no-development zone, agricultural, or green belt — needs to permit construction at all, since a lot of peri-urban land in this belt sits in restricted zones where even technically 'available' plots can't be built on. Road width abutting the plot is equally critical under UDCPR because it directly caps the permissible FSI and setback requirements, so a plot on a narrow unformed village lane will get a noticeably lower permissible built-up area than an identical plot on a wider access road.
03Why you may still need a gram panchayat NOC
Because PMRDA grants the building permission but doesn't itself run water supply, drainage, or local civic infrastructure in these areas, a gram panchayat NOC is often still needed for utility connections and sometimes for the application itself, which means coordinating between two different authorities — PMRDA for the technical building sanction and the gram panchayat for civic clearances — is a routine part of the process rather than an exception.
04How this applies to your project
Every plot is different — soil, access, approvals and budget change the right answer. PuneConstructions's engineers review your site and drawings and explain the options with costs, so you can decide with confidence.
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Frequently asked questions
My plot is in a village near Pune that's still agricultural land — what do I need before applying for building permission?
You first need an NA (non-agricultural) conversion order for the land, and separately need to confirm the plot's zone under PMRDA's development plan actually permits construction, since a lot of peri-urban land in this belt sits in restricted zones like no-development or green belt where building isn't allowed regardless of NA status.
Does PMRDA follow different FSI rules than PMC or PCMC?
No — since 2020, PMRDA grants permissions under the same state-wide UDCPR that PMC and PCMC use, so the underlying FSI, setback, and parking logic is consistent. What still varies is the specific zone and road width of your particular plot, which drives the actual numbers within that common rulebook.
Why would I need a gram panchayat NOC if PMRDA is granting my building permission?
Because PMRDA grants the technical building sanction but doesn't run local civic infrastructure like water supply or drainage in these village areas — that's the gram panchayat's responsibility — so a gram panchayat NOC is often still needed for utility connections and sometimes as part of the permission application itself.
Does PuneConstructions help with this?
Yes. We offer free site visits, feasibility advice and a line-item BOQ across Pune, PCMC, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Bhor and nearby areas.
Where do you work?
Pune city and old peths, PCMC, Chakan–Talegaon, Lonavala, Mulshi, Bhor, Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar and surrounding towns.