17/10/2025
Types of Approvals in Real Estate
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👉Meanwhile, here is a list of some additional approvals:
✍️ Layout / Master Plan Sanction Approval of overall site plan (roads, open spaces, plots, amenities). Given by the planning authority/municipality. Ensures the project fits into city master plan & zoning regulations.
👉Building Plan Approval (Sanction Plans) - Sanction of detailed architectural drawings that ensures compliance with FSI, setbacks, height limits, zoning.
👉Work-Specific Construction Approvals like Lift Approval, Boiler/DG Set Approval, Labour Welfare & Safety Approvals, Explosives Dept NOC are also needed depending on the project.
✍️This post covers all major approvals
This post covers all major approvals and permissions in real estate. However, real estate is a state subject, and certain permissions may differ from state to state, district to district, and project to project. Real estate approval process is extremely nuanced and hyper local!