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Hierarchy and Types of Plans in India

PUBLISHED BY SHUBHAM PUBLISHED ON :23/06/2015| LAST MODIFIED : 19/05/2016 248 VIEWS

Hierarchy and types of Plans

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. Hierarchy and Types of Plans are explained below

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

extent of planning area


immediate surrounding area and its effects
broad delineation of the land use
major circulation pattern of the city
major work centers
delineation of high and low population density zones
zone and sub zone divisions
development codes and norms
allocation o land for various use zones
policies and proposals for development

Main functions of the plan :


to develop the town or city as a combined unit and maintain a balance b/w the spatial allocations
for the distribution of facilities
formulation of policies for the development of the town/city, aiming at the decentralisation of
city centre
presenting broad circulation links, for inter-city & intra-city traffic and a multi modal mass
transport system
Preservation of the natural features of the city
division of the city in sub-divisions or zones.

Zonal development plans :

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

Criterias followed are :

1. physical & historical growth


2. character of land
3. intensity of land use
4. circulation pattern ( railways , major arteries etc. )
5. municipal boundaries , election & census wards

Contents of a zonal plan

land use plan confirming to the master plan


location and extent of land uses
more detailed circulation pattern
special objectives of the zone if any
allocation of use zones into further use premises

You might be interested in City Development Plan (CDP) and comparison with master
plan

Functions of a zonal plan

A zonal development plan details out and elaborates the policies of the master plan
Acts as a link between the master plan and the layout plans
Contains a land-use plan for the development of the zone and show the approximate locations
and extents of land-uses proposed in the zone
The schemes and layout plans indicating use premises should confirm to the master plan

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

1. Land use zoning & density


2. Public open space
3. Private open space
4. Car parking
5. Provision of infrastructure
6. Conservation of built heritage
7. Conservation of natural environment
8. Provision of traveller accommodation
9. Community facilities
10. Design & development standards.

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

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