Thiruvananthapuram: With the corporation approved a variation in the Kovalam-Vizhinjam Regional Development Scheme (Master Plan), a large-scale development project in the fields in this scheme can also benefit from special provisions.
Modeled in the part of the Kerala City Development Rules that deal with specific provisions for large-scale development projects approved by the government, the Board has approved the formation of a special committee on the height, coverage and other aspects of development projects in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones in all zones In the scheme area.
While the rules of the building say that these projects must have an area of ​​no less than one hectare, investment exceeds Rs 100 Crore, including land value and which will provide for work, for no less than 500 people according to project commissioning for the benefits of available space Higher floors, the corporation agreed variations for the development scheme of covalam-vizhin area with changes in conditions.
In accordance with variations approved by the Corporation, the Special Committee will sanction development projects if it covers 0.5 hectares of land, has an investment of Rs 50 Crore and provides employment directly to 200 people.
However, the government formed five member committees to recommend large-scale development projects, the corporation has been reduced the formation of three member committees that will include government secretaries, corporate secretaries and city head planners.
Variations for regional development schemes that have relaxed some conditions have left untouched altitude restrictions.
People in these areas always raise complaints about limiting the height of the building to nine meters.
The city planning department has examined the provisions to take altitude restrictions, but the corporation decides to continue its high provisions.
For development projects, high relaxation can be available based on the committee’s recommendations that depend on investment related conditions.
While coverage for buildings under public and semi-public use is limited to 40% and height below nine meters according to the old plan, height and coverage will be determined according to the applicable building rules, the original proposal has been debated.
The Kovalam Regional Development Scheme -Vizhinjam has previously varied in 2010.
This includes a total area of ​​1,907.50 hactre.
The scheme map was initially approved in 1978 as part of controlling development in and around the Kovalam and Vizhin area and to preserve the natural environment and regulate orderly development.
Various building lines mandated in advance for construction based on the nature of each road has also been released.
Variations will introduce a uniform building line for all construction according to the building rules.
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