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Which scenario best exemplifies the core purpose of implementing Transferable Development Rights (TDR)?
Which scenario best exemplifies the core purpose of implementing Transferable Development Rights (TDR)?
- Facilitating the shifting of development potential from an area with low development density to one that can support higher density. (correct)
- Enabling the construction of green buildings exceeding 5000 square meters without standard approvals.
- Allowing a developer to construct a building exceeding height restrictions in a low-density zone.
- Granting permission to industrial units between 2000 to 10000 square meters to operate without environmental clearances.
A developer is planning a new construction project. What document primarily assures them, before starting, that the property is free of any financial debt or legal claims?
A developer is planning a new construction project. What document primarily assures them, before starting, that the property is free of any financial debt or legal claims?
- Commencement Certificate
- Encumbrance Certificate (correct)
- Title Clearance
- Occupancy Certificate
A construction project involves modifying the designated use of a building from residential to commercial. Besides development permission, what certification is essential before initiating these changes?
A construction project involves modifying the designated use of a building from residential to commercial. Besides development permission, what certification is essential before initiating these changes?
- Title Clearance
- Occupancy Certificate
- Commencement Certificate (correct)
- Encumbrance Certificate
Under the Town and Country Planning Act, what financial implication does a developer face if the development charges are not paid within 30 days of the notice date?
Under the Town and Country Planning Act, what financial implication does a developer face if the development charges are not paid within 30 days of the notice date?
What criterion is used to classify a building as a high-rise structure, according to building permission standards?
What criterion is used to classify a building as a high-rise structure, according to building permission standards?
What is the term for combining two adjacent plots of land into a single, larger plot for development purposes?
What is the term for combining two adjacent plots of land into a single, larger plot for development purposes?
An industrial unit is being established with a built-up area of 6,000 square meters. Under what conditions might this unit be exempt from certain building permissions?
An industrial unit is being established with a built-up area of 6,000 square meters. Under what conditions might this unit be exempt from certain building permissions?
What characteristic defines a city as a metropolis in terms of its population?
What characteristic defines a city as a metropolis in terms of its population?
What is a likely consequence of allowing excessive building concentration in a specific area?
What is a likely consequence of allowing excessive building concentration in a specific area?
A plot has a front measurement of 15 meters and a depth of 20 meters. If the permissible plan coverage is 50%, what is the maximum area that can be built upon?
A plot has a front measurement of 15 meters and a depth of 20 meters. If the permissible plan coverage is 50%, what is the maximum area that can be built upon?
Flashcards
What is TDR?
What is TDR?
Rights that can be transferred from areas where development is restricted to areas where it is encouraged.
What is an Encumbrance Certificate?
What is an Encumbrance Certificate?
A document indicating the property is free from any monetary or legal liabilities.
What is a Commencement Certificate?
What is a Commencement Certificate?
Permission required before starting any construction activity.
What is Title Clearance?
What is Title Clearance?
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What is an Occupancy Certificate?
What is an Occupancy Certificate?
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What are Development Charges?
What are Development Charges?
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What is Amalgamation?
What is Amalgamation?
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What is a Metropolis?
What is a Metropolis?
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What is Permissible Plan Coverage?
What is Permissible Plan Coverage?
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What are High-Rise Buildings?
What are High-Rise Buildings?
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Study Notes
- A series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are presented related to building permissions for Assistant Town Planner exam preparation.
- The exam is expected to take place in April or March.
TDR
- TDR stands for Transferable Development Rights.
- TDR is related to the transfer of development rights.
- TDR is carried out for both reducing population density and boosting low population density.
- Rights in TDR are transferred from low to high population density areas.
Green Building
- Green buildings are exempted if their size exceeds 5000 square meters.
Building Permissions
- An encumbrance certificate confirms that a property is free from debt.
- Commencement certificates are required for development permission, change of user ID, and building planning.
- Land title verifies the title clearance
- Occupancy Certificate verifies ownership clearance
- Developers must secure a commencement certificate before starting construction.
- Development charges are mandated under the Town and Country Planning Act.
- An 18% interest is levied after 30 days from the notice date for development charge payments.
- Development permissions are exempt from development charges.
- High-rise buildings are those exceeding 15 meters in height.
- Amalgamation refers to the combination of two or more plots into one.
Industrial Units and Population
- Industrial units ranging from 2000 to 10000 square meters may be exempted.
- A metropolis is defined by a population exceeding 1 million (10 lacks).
- Unnecessary building concentration may result in issues for parking, traffic, and high population density.
- For a plot with a 15-meter front and 20-meter depth, the permissible plan coverage is 50%.
- Viewers are requested to provide an answer to the last question in the comment section.
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